Schenectady, New York Travel Information

Albany Known as Fort Orange when it was a seventeenth-century Dutch trading post, Albany is New York’s capital and its oldest city. While the theme here is business, politics are the lifeblood of the city, a... Albany, NY

Albany and the New York Capital Region The conventional, foursquare approach to Albany is by way of the public facade it presents—the massively beautiful and ornate State Capitol building, partly designed by H.H. Richardson, or the four mo... Albany, NY

Capital District - Adventures The Half Moon, under the command of Henry Hudson, sailed 150 miles up the river named after him in 1609. Sponsored by the Dutch East India Company, he was really looking for a short route to the riche... Albany, NY

Capital District - Overview The Half Moon, under the command of Henry Hudson, sailed 150 miles up the river named after him in 1609. Sponsored by the Dutch East India Company, he was really looking for a short route to the riche... Albany, NY

Capital District - Sightseeing, Festivals & Events The Half Moon, under the command of Henry Hudson, sailed 150 miles up the river named after him in 1609. Sponsored by the Dutch East India Company, he was really looking for a short route to the riche... Albany, NY

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Great Flats Nature Trail (Distance: 2.8 mi) Where woods meet wetland, habitats abound—so bring your binoculars and watch closely for birds, amphibians, and little animals as you circle this remarkable preserve.

Schenectady, NY - Hiking - length:2 mi

Lisha Kill Preserve (Distance: 3.6 mi) A merry stream, a forested ravine, and a fragrant wood of hemlock and white pine make this hidden preserve a Niskayuna neighborhood favorite.

Schenectady, NY - Hiking - length:2 mi

Mohawk-Hudson Bikeway: Rexford Aqueduct to Lock 7 (Distance: 3.6 mi) Walk a wide, paved path through lush forest and along wildflower fields to reach a fine view of the Mohawk River.

Schenectady, NY - Hiking - length:4.5 mi

Indian Kill Nature Preserve (Distance: 4.8 mi) A rushing stream, two waterfalls, a quiet wetland, dry uplands and higher bluffs—this little preserve packs a whole lot of nature into a scant hundred acres. You will recognize the native hardwoods th...

Schenectady, NY - Hiking - length:1.7 mi

Plotter Kill Preserve (Distance: 6.4 mi) This hike follows one of the easiest routes in the 632- acre preserve, which will bring you to both the Upper and Lower Falls from several viewpoints at the top and bottom of the gorge. In addition to...

Schenectady, NY - Hiking - length:2.2 mi

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Schenectady Schenectady Municipal Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 6570 yards, par 72 1.6 miles from center of Schenectady, New York

Stadium Stadium Golf Club, Inc. Public, 18 holes 6316 yards, par 71 1.8 miles from center of Schenectady, New York

East Mohawk Golf Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6671 yards, par 71 1.9 miles from center of Schenectady, New York

Wee Mohawk Golf Club Private Equity, 9 holes 1050 yards, par 27 1.9 miles from center of Schenectady, New York

Whispering Pines Whispering Pines Executive Golf Course Public, 18 holes 2315 yards, par 55 3.3 miles from center of Schenectady, New York

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