Keep in mind that it is only a forty-minute flight to New York City. There are many interesting landmarks in Schenectady. Just a half mile from Union College, the Stockade is an historic district of narrow streets and 18th-century homes and churches. It is an important part of Schenectady's heritage and worth visiting. Another unique site is located on the eastern perimeter of the College.
Central Park is yet another attraction.
Consisting of 272 acres of wooded terrain, handsome rose gardens, lakes, playgrounds and recreational facilities, it is located in the center of the City. The Schenectady metropolitan area has one of the highest concentrations of Ph.D.'s in the nation. A dozen private and public colleges and universities draw students to the area. The presence of General Electric in Schenectady as well as other scientific and technological firms in nearby cities employ these talented graduates. Schenectady's downtown is in the midst of extensive revitalization.