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!
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.