7 days in Schenectady, Spring City & Newark Itinerary

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

On the 4th (Wed), witness the site of a historic battle at Saratoga National Historical Park and then contemplate the long history of Ulysses S. Grant Cottage. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the world behind art at The Clark Art Institute.

To see more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Schenectady trip planner.

New York City to Schenectady is an approximately 3-hour car ride. Expect a daytime high around 68°F in May, and nighttime lows around 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Spring City.

Spring City is a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sat): revel in the low prices at Philadelphia Premium Outlets and then hike along Perkiomen Trail.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Spring City trip itinerary maker website.

Traveling by car from Schenectady to Spring City takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Schenectady in May since evenings lows in Spring City dip to 51°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to travel to Newark.

Newark is the most populous city in the U.S. Medieval Times has been added to your itinerary. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Silverball Pinball Museum and Jay & Silent Bob's Secret Stash. Change things up with these side-trips from Newark: Bronx Zoo (in Bronx), Duke Farms (in Hillsborough) and Colonial Park (in Somerset). Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Asbury Park Boardwalk.

For photos, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Newark holiday builder website.

You can drive from Spring City to Newark in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 73°F in May, and nighttime lows around 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) to allow time to drive back home.