Schenectady Blog

THERE IS SOMETHING AWESOME HAPPENING IN SCHENECTADY COUNTY!

Pete Bednarek experiences Discover Schenectady Hotel Week

We sent Pete Bednarek on a staycation to the Comfort Inn and Suites with his family to experience Discover Schenectady Hotel Week! During the week Pete works full time at Scotia-Glenville High School as the principal, he is also part Owner of Wolf Hollow Brewing and a Board Member of Discover…

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Our Favorite Spots to Get Outside

Residents will tell you that there is no better place to enjoy the outdoors than Schenectady County. From hiking to biking, relaxing and more we've got parks galore in Schenectady! Mohawk Hudson Bike Path: With almost 20 miles of the path running through Schenectady, this is a great place to hop…

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Plan for the Future!

Our partners have been working hard to ensure the safety of guests and staff during the reopening process. We've put together a resource page with additional safety protocols our meeting and event spaces have put in place as they welcome you back! Here's what you can expect: THE GLEN SANDERS…

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Schenectady County Attractions Open for Business!

As of July 1, The Capital Region was cleared for Phase Four, which means some of our amazing Schenectady County attractions have begun to reopen! Our partners have been working hard to ensure everyone's safety and can't wait to welcome you back! We will continue to update the list as more…

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Summer Fun in Schenectady County!

Summer looks a little different this year, that's for sure. Even when you are avoiding crowds and confined spaces, there is still so much to do in Schenectady County! We've put together a list of things for all the fun to be had this Summer! NEW YORK CANAL STAYCATIONS From the Mohawk-Hudson…

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Fourth of July in Schenectady County

Looking for ways to fire up your Fourth of July in Schenectady County? We've put together a list of things to do, to keep you entertained! Also, be sure to check out our recent Summer Fun in Schenectady County blog post! THE MCKRELLS Enjoy some live music from the comfort of your own home! Freedom…

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SchenectadEATS at True Juice Cafe

HEALTHY, FRESH AND DELICIOUS! In our final installment of our SchenectadEATS series, we took a visit to newly opened True Juice Cafe on lower State Street to check owner David Kosineski's new space and try a flight his healthy, cold-pressed juice offerings. Head on down to 251 State Street, STE…

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SchenctadEATS at the Whistling Kettle

BEAUTIFUL AND DELICIOUS TREATS Get to know one of the newest additions to Downtown Schenectady with Kevin, one of the co-owners of the Whistling Kettle Schenectady. In this video, we learn a bit about the work that went into the renovation of their awesome new space on Jay Street and sample some…

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Black-Owned Businesses in Schenectady County

Discover Schenectady supports our Black-Owned Businesses in Schenectady County. Here's a list for you to support them too. Do you know of a business that's not on the list? Let us know, so we can update the list! Arts & Culture The Hamilton Hill Arts Center -- Promoting the knowledge, preservation…

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Memorial Day

Memorial Day is just around the corner! Although we may be celebrating a little bit differently this year, we've rounded up some ways for you to make the most of it! Everyone knows Memorial Day means BBQ! Our partners have got you covered with some great packages to enjoy the holiday: KATIE…

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