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Things to do in Schenectady, New York (NY): The Best Fun Activities & Games
Schenectady /skəˈnɛktədi/ is a city in Schenectady County, New York, United States, of which it is the county seat. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 66,135. The name "Schenectady" is derived from a Mohawk word skahnéhtati meaning "beyond the pines". The city was founded on the south side of the Mohawk River by Dutch colonists in the 17th century, many from the Albany area. They were prohibited from the fur trade by the Albany monopoly, which kept its control after the English takeover in 1664. Residents of the new village developed farms on strip plots along the river. Connected to the west via the Mohawk River and Erie Canal, the city developed rapidly in the 19th century as part of the Mohawk Valley trade, manufacturing and transportation corridor. By 1824 more people worked in manufacturing than agriculture or trade, and the city had a cotton mill, processing cotton from the Deep South. Numerous mills in New York had such ties with the South. Through the 19th century, nationally influential companies and industries developed in Schenectady, including General Electric and American Locomotive Company (ALCO), which were powers into the mid-20th century. The city was part of emerging technologies, with GE collaborating in the production of nuclear-powered submarines and, in the 21st century, working on other forms of renewable energy.
Restaurants in Schenectady
1. The Mop & Bucket Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
The region's premiere improv comedy troupe, at the Underground at Proctors Friday Nights at 8 PM. We use you, the audience, as inspiration for our scenes and games, and often ask you to help us out on stage! At our headquarters, we teach classes and workshops.
2. Tru Escape
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 8 reviews
Tru-Escape presents unique and interactive live action adventure games. You will have to work as a team to solve puzzles, riddles, find clues and complete tasks if you hope to solve the room. Fun and excitement are the names of the game here. Escape games were born from the video game industry. We disconnect the controller and reconnect you with family and friends. Come enjoy premium Escape rooms. Live action entertainment. You have 60 minutes to solve puzzles and riddles in a themed room to solve a mystery. Too much fun!
3. Rivers Casino and Resort
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 278 reviews
Reviewed By lairdg434 - Nashua, United States
I have visited the Rivers Casino on a few occasions and have always been impressed with the cleanliness. I hate touching slot machines that are grimy and you see finger prints on the touch screen ones. The staff is on top of things here. Not the largest gaming place in the work but then again this is upstate New York. Perfect sized casino for the location, excellent attractions for comedy, not sre about other type of shows and the rest of the river walk area adjeacent to the area is very lively on the weekends during the summer. I had stayed at the Courtyard right there on a Saturday night and they had various bands/groups from the late 80's and early to mid 90's that were playing on the river walk.
4. Via Entertainment
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 16 reviews
**Restaurant is currently open for dining in or take out. The bowling alley, arcade, and events are postponed until the state deems it safe to reopen. Daily drink specials and $3 pints on the patio!!** When it comes to family fun, no one does it better than Via Entertainment. Our 30,000 sq ft facility is designed to be fun for everyone. We feature bowling lanes, a high tech arcade, comedy club, and restaurant with full bar. We even host birthday parties, live music and corporate events.
5. Movieland 6 Bow Tie Cinemas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
6. Sportsmans Bowl
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
