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Schenectady — Things to Do & Explore | VGABOND

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NY · United States

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Jackson's Garden

Outdoors · Schenectady

garden

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Mrs. Perkin's Garden

Outdoors · Schenectady

garden

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Mohawk Harbor Marina

Outdoors · Schenectady

marina

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Mohawk Harbor Park

Outdoors · Schenectady

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Veterans Park

Outdoors · Schenectady

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Mt. Pleasant Fields

Outdoors · Schenectady

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Grout Park

Outdoors · Schenectady

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Front Street Park

Outdoors · Schenectady

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Gateway Plaza

Outdoors · Schenectady

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South Avenue Park

Outdoors · Schenectady

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Fairview Park

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Woodlawn Preserve

Outdoors · Schenectady

nature reserve

Schenectady

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