Things to Do with Kids in Schenectady, NY

  • TripBuzz found 88 things to do with kids in or near Schenectady, New York, including 71 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Albany, Saratoga Springs, Troy and Clifton Park.
  • From Maple Ski Ridge to Boulevard Bowl, the Schenectady area offers 77 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, History Museums and Hiking Trails.
  • Primarily a city of industry, the city of Schenectady was once a booming agricultural trade area in its early days. Though the city has a thriving business landscape, visitors can enjoy many attractions, both indoor and outdoor, throughout the area. The most popular points of interest include the cities many museums and theatres, a historic district, as well as a unique shopping and dining experience.
  • TripBuzz found 88 things to do with kids in or near Schenectady, New York, including 71 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Albany, Saratoga Springs, Troy and Clifton Park.
  • From Maple Ski Ridge to Boulevard Bowl, the Schenectady area offers 77 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, History Museums and Hiking Trails.
  • Primarily a city of industry, the city of Schenectady was once a booming agricultural trade area in its early days. Though the city has a thriving business landscape, visitors can enjoy many attractions, both indoor and outdoor, throughout the area. The most popular points of interest include the cities many museums and theatres, a historic district, as well as a unique shopping and dining experience.
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15.4 Miles
67% 9 votes
Sports Teams (Professional) 80 Vandenburgh Avenue, Troy, NY 12180 MoreLess Info
The Tri-City Valleycats are a single A baseball team in the Houston Astros system. The team plays at a small stadium known as The Joe, which hosts a variety of promotions and special events, and serves an array of refreshments.
15.5 Miles
Dedicated to cultivating curiosity and discovery in the minds of our youth, the Childrens Museum of Science and Technology (The Jr. Museum) has been accomplishing that mission for over 50 years. Exhibits include nanotechnology, weather, power generation and much more.
15.5 Miles
100% 4 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 80 Vandenburg Avenue, Troy, NY 12180 MoreLess Info
Part of Hudson Valley Community College, The Joseph L Bruno Stadium is a minor league baseball stadium that is home to the Tri-City ValleyCats. It offers seating for 4,500 along with luxury suites, grass seating and picnic areas.
15.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Dog Park Parmenter Avenue, Troy, NY 12180 MoreLess Info
Kinloch Park Dog Park is a small fenced in leash free dog park that is a part of the neighborhood park, Kinloch Park. The park is suitable for 3-5 medium to large sized dogs at a time.
16.4 Miles
- 1 votes
Specialty Museums 366 W Main Street, Amsterdam, NY 12010 MoreLess Info
Commemorating the great 1900's educator, The Walter Elwood Museum has preserved and collected many natural history items and ethnographic items from every corner of the world. Some exhibits include 'The Influence of Factories on a Community,' a Victorian exhibit, and many natural history exhibits.
16.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Landmarks 158 Upper Van Dyke Avenue, Amsterdam, NY 12010 MoreLess Info
City of Amsterdam is surrounded by the town of Amsterdam and is developed on both sides of the Mohawk River. There are several historic buildings and sites in the city that are mostly from the 19th and 20th centuries.
16.5 Miles
60% 5 votes
Bowling 249 Wallins Corners Rd, Amsterdam, NY MoreLess Info
Imperial Lanes Bowling Center is a traditional-style bowling alley that also features cosmic bowling, complete with laser lights and music. They also feature a lounge with a full bar and food service.
18.1 Miles
84% 198 votes
Specialty Museums 110 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 MoreLess Info
There are 4 galleries at the Saratoga Automobile Museum, which exhibits automobiles dating back to 1929, a hall of fame which features racing drivers, as well as a gallery dedicated to George Frayne. In here there are also organized special events and programs, such as the Spring Auto Show.
18.1 Miles
29% 7 votes
Family Fun Center 4313 New York 30, Amsterdam, NY 12010 MoreLess Info
A family entertainment center, High Rollers Skate & Fun Center features a roller skating rink along with a go-kart track and batting cages. It also offers skating lessons, private event hosting and a snack bar with food and drinks.
18.2 Miles
94% 561 votes
National & State Parks 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 MoreLess Info
Besides the spa and the pool complex, at the Saratoga Spa State Park are also found 2 golf courses, picnic areas, and approximately 12 miles of trails, opened both in the warm and in the cold season.
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