5 days in Schenectady & Huntsville Itinerary

A short drive from the state capital, Schenectady remains best known as General Electric's birthplace.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Mon): examine the collection at National Bottle Museum and then get a taste of local nightlife at Mountain Ridge Adventure. Here are some ideas for day two: Head underground at Howe Caverns and then examine the collection at National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

To find photos, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Schenectady trip planner.

New York City to Schenectady is an approximately 3-hour car ride. While traveling from New York City, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Schenectady, ranging from highs of 81°F to lows of 69°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Wed) to allow time for travel to Huntsville.

The three historical districts of Huntsville are tucked amid the lush greenery of nearly 60 parks within the city limits.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Thu): see the interesting displays at The Weeden House Museum and Garden, then learn about all things military at U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum, then get outside with Kids Space, and finally indulge in some culinary diversions at The Downtown Dish- Huntsville Food Tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in nature's colorful creations at Huntsville Botanical Garden and then engage your brain at U.S. Space and Rocket Center.

For where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Huntsville online attractions planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Schenectady to Huntsville. The time zone difference when traveling from Schenectady to Huntsville is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Schenectady in July, you will find days in Huntsville are somewhat warmer (88°F), and nights are about the same (71°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) so you can travel back home.