Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation

Welcome to Downtown Schenectady, New York

Explore Downtown Schenectady! Browse through our many shops for unique gifts and services, or dine in our outstanding restaurants featuring cuisines from around the globe. Entertainment & culture abound in downtown, highlighted by hands-on museums and the best in stage & screen. We are also proud of our history, including the Stockade Historic District dating to 1661. Events? You bet! Come downtown all year long to enjoy festivals, concerts, dining promotions and more.

We invite you to visit soon. Once you do, you will understand why Downtown Schenectady is truly a destination to discover!

Getting Around

Find out how to get to Downtown Schenectady, where to park and where to go.

It's All Right Here

Explore what we have to offer – Dining, shopping, services, lodging, entertainment and more.

What's New

Keep up-to-date on all the latest developments and exciting news in Downtown Schenectady.

What's Happening

Mark your calendars for upcoming events in Downtown Schenectady that you will not want to miss.

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Key Facts About Downtown Schenectady

Flavorful Food

Whether you are on the go or out for a night on the town, Downtown Schenectady offers spectacular dining with cuisines from around the globe.

Vibrant Nightlife

See and be seen in Downtown Schenectady as you enjoy your favorite bands, a nightcap with friends or a late-night snack – after a show or just for fun.

Unique Shopping

You will find just what you are looking for in the shops of Downtown Schenectady – clothing, books, music, flowers, gifts and home furnishings.

Quality Services

Downtown Schenectady makes life easier with conveniences such as banking, health & beauty, automotive, churches, daycare, professional services and more.

Arts & Entertainment

There’s always something entertaining to do in Downtown Schenectady, home to Proctors, Schenectady Civic Players, miSci, Bow-Tie Cinemas and much more.

Historical Sites

Downtown Schenectady is rich with places to explore history – The Stockade District, Schenectady County Historical Society, Union College, City Hall – the list goes on.

Higher Education

Quality education lives in Downtown Schenectady with Union College, Clarkson University Capital Region Campus, and Schenectady County Community College.

Downtown Living

More and more people are calling Downtown Schenectady home as new housing construction and residential conversions continue at a rapid pace.

Innovative Office Space

Downtown Schenectady is home to some of the area’s most cutting edge and recently renovated office spaces, providing inspiration at work.

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