The best things to do in Schenectady
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VIA Aquarium
EntertainmentFamily aquarium housing many local & international species in 25,000 ft. of water tanks.
VIA Aquarium
EntertainmentSchenectady Municipal Golf Course
EntertainmentWell-maintained and nicely designed 18-hole golf course offering leagues, a bar and a restaurant.
Schenectady Municipal Golf Course
EntertainmentShaker Ridge Country Club
EntertainmentWhether you're sharpening your short game or chasing that pure tee shot, Shaker Ridge Country Club brings a classic 1929, par-71 layout in…
Shaker Ridge Country Club
EntertainmentPirate's Hideout
EntertainmentPirate-themed locale offering homemade ice cream and a newly renovated miniature golf course.
Pirate's Hideout
EntertainmentMill Road Acres Golf Course and Driving Range
EntertainmentFamily-run par-3 course with 4 par-4s plus a driving range and a restaurant.
Mill Road Acres Golf Course and Driving Range
EntertainmentBilly Beez Crossgates Mall
EntertainmentIndoor playground and recreation center for kids to run wild in, featuring slides, tunnels and a ballistics arena.
Billy Beez Crossgates Mall
EntertainmentScene One Cinemas Movieland 6
EntertainmentCasual, 6-screen venue showing a mix of Hollywood and indie films with food and drink service.
Scene One Cinemas Movieland 6
EntertainmentAlbany Country Club
EntertainmentPosh destination for golf with a sprawling course and views of the Helderbergs hills. Wedding ceremonies and receptions have been held…
Albany Country Club
EntertainmentSky Zone Clifton Park
EntertainmentChain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.
Sky Zone Clifton Park
EntertainmentWestern Turnpike Golf Course
EntertainmentGolf course offering a 27-hole championship layout, as well as a driving range.
Western Turnpike Golf Course
EntertainmentAll 4 Fun Entertainment
EntertainmentGo-karting venue and mini-golf facility with flowers and an ice-cream shop.
All 4 Fun Entertainment
EntertainmentCapital Hills at Albany
EntertainmentPublic course with standard facilities, including an eatery, plus a loop trail for off-season treks.
Capital Hills at Albany
EntertainmentThe Nest at Eagle Crest
EntertainmentMini-golf course with ice cream available.
The Nest at Eagle Crest
Entertainment5 Wits Albany
EntertainmentInteractive, live-action adventure site featuring 3-themed immersive experiences that require teamwork to complete puzzles and advance the…
5 Wits Albany
EntertainmentApex Entertainment Albany
EntertainmentAmusement center in Crossgates Mall with bowling, arcade games, and laser tag, plus an American restaurant.
Apex Entertainment Albany
EntertainmentCrossgates Mall
EntertainmentMall with department stores & brand-name retailers, plus a food court, trampoline park & multiplex.
Crossgates Mall
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