There is a beautiful stone labyrinth in a quiet church square. Driving down a sleepy residential road I barely expected my destination to appear, but there was St. Stephen’s Church [1229 Baker Ave, Schenectady, NY 12309]. The courtyard is quite the hidden gem. A perfect rosebush, quirky stained glass window, […]
Schenectady County
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Always looking for a new place to explore, my radius has increased tenfold. It isn’t so often I discover a new space right in my backyard. Mohawk River State Park [The end of Whitmyer Rd, Niskayuna NY] is secreted away on a quiet back road in a residential area. I […]
I’m not so sure about eggplant. It has a strange color and texture. I’ve tried it in small portions, still never trusting it completely. I’ve certainly never ordered it as a main dish, until I visited Peter Pause Restaurant [535 Nott St, Schenectady, NY 12308]. Peter Pause was at the […]
I know my weaknesses. I don’t generally go for Italian food for that reason. When I see bread and pasta there is no stopping me. So I only have my affair with Italian once in a blue moon. Most recently it was with E.K. Cibo’s [1702 Chrisler Ave, Schenectady, NY […]
Looking for a gentle hike with amazing sights? Christman Sactuary in Schenectady County [3281 Schoharie Turnpike, Delanson, NY 12053] will expose a series of stunning waterfalls in under two miles. Follow the blue blazes and before you know it you’ll hear the sound of a babbling brook. Squeeze between the […]
If you are chasing waterfalls, Plotter Kill Preserve in Schenectady should be placed at the top of your list [Take 890 to Campbell Rd/2a. Turn right on Putnam Rd. Go 1.7 miles to State Route 159/Mariaville Rd. Turn right onto 159 and preserve parking lot will be on right.]! There […]
If you’ve ever been to Proctors Theater, you may have noticed a little bakery very close by. I always thought Villa Italia in Schenectady [226 Broadway Schenectady, NY 12308] would be packed on show nights, but I was on a mission for some dessert so I dared to go in. […]
In just a few weeks almost all of the snow is melted in the Capital Region and it looks as though spring is finally here. Two and a half short weeks ago I was hiking in freezing temperatures and a snowstorm! I enjoyed this lovely time at Featherstonhaugh State Forest […]
Oh yes, this place is the real deal. You want barbeque? Memphis King is the place to get it in the Capital Region. Located in Schenectady in a quieter part of the city, street parking is easily found [1902 Van Vranken Ave Schenectady, NY 12308], you will smell what’s cooking […]
I can’t rave about my experience at the Persian Bite in Schenectady enough, it was amazing! We parked in a free lot around the corner (for up to 2 hours) and popped into the little restaurant (96 Jay Street, Schenectady, NY 12305). We were the only ones there on a […]
Jacksons Garden at Union College is a beautiful little space to take a stroll (only 8 acres), possibly before dinner, a show at proctors, or some other activity in Schenectady. There are lots of great interesting plants and flowers to look at here; many of them are labeled in the garden […]
It’s been a rough couple of days in my apartment, between school, work, and both of us having a cold everything seemed to pile up! We’ve still managed to have some fun though, and also celebrate our 6-year anniversary. It was on a workday and with sunlight dwindling everything feels […]
I had a nice evening hike at Indian Kill preserve in Glenville the other day. It was a quiet evening, we ran in to only one other person along the way. We took the red trail all the way out and back so that we could see all three waterfalls. […]
Every summer I get a living social to go visit the Boat House in Schenectady. It’s still available if you want to go yourself! For just $15 you get two hours of kayaking on the Mohawk River. It’s a great area to paddle around. There are remnants of an old […]
Spumoni? I’d never heard of it. AOA has some interesting food articles, and if I’m in the neighborhood I’ll give it a try. I went to Civitello’s while I was in Schenectady and this was a pocket of the city I’d never been to before, Little Italy. A few bakeries, […]