Rotterdam, New York
Rotterdam is a community of 22,695 people in Schenectady County, New York.
Why visit Rotterdam
Townapedia lists 61 museums and landmarks, 33 parks and trails, 149 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Scene One Entertainment Movieland, Bridge 10, Erie Canal, Proctor's Theatre and Schenectady Armory.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 59 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Rotterdam
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About Rotterdam
Rotterdam is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Rotterdam in Schenectady County, New York, United States. It is a suburb of Schenectady. The population was 22,968 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Rotterdam (CDP), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
Bridge 10, Erie Canal
Bridge · 4.1 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Union College
School · 3.0 mi
Private liberal arts college in Schenectady, New York, U.S.
Union Graduate College
School · 2.7 mi
University in Schenectady, New York, USA (1905-2016)
Museums and landmarks61
Proctor's Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Theater and movie theater in Schenectady, New York, United States
432 State Street, Schenectady
Schenectady Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Armory in Schenectady, New York
125 Washington Avenue, Schenectady
Schenectady City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Rathaus in New York, United States of America
105 Jay Street, Schenectady
Abraham Glen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house
Central Fire Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic fire station located at Schenectady in Schenectady County, New York, USA
Charles Parker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Dellemont-Wemple Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Building in New York, United States
Elston Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
US hotel in New York State
Foster Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic building in Schenectady, New York, United States
Franklin School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Schenectady, New York, United States
Fuller's Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic commercial building in New York, United States
General Electric Realty Plot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Human settlement in Schenectady, New York, United States of America
49 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds33
21 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes149
Caribe Spanish Restaurant and Sports Bar
Restaurant · Spanish, Dominican, Puerto Rican, Jamaican · 1.2 mi
2236 Broadway, Schenectady
Tu-Sa 11:00-22:00, Su 11:00-19:00
Ferrari's Ristorante
Restaurant · Italian · 1.1 mi
1254 Congress Street, Schenectady
Mo-Th 11:30-21:00;Fr 11:00-22:00;Sa 16:00-22:00
Mi bandera Peruvian Restaurant
Restaurant · Peruvian, Latin American · 0.6 mi
1600 Altamont Avenue, Schenectady
Mo-Th 09:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-24:00; Su 09:00-22:00
Paesan's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 0.9 mi
2513 Guilderland Avenue, Schenectady
Mo-Th, Su 10:00-20:30; Fr, Sa 10:00-21:30
Simone's Kitchen
Restaurant · Greek, Mediterranean · 2.6 mi
430 Franklin Street, Schenectady
Tu-Fr 11:00-19:30, Sa-Su 11:00-18:30
Take Two Cafe
Restaurant · American, Coffee Shop · 2.5 mi
433 State Street, Schenectady
Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00, Sa-Su 09:00-15:00
Tara Kitchen
Restaurant · Moroccan, Mediterranean · 2.6 mi
431 Liberty Street, Schenectady
Mo off; Tu-Fr 11:30-14:30,17:00-20:00; Sa-Su 17:00-20:00
Ambition Coffee & Eatery, Inc
Cafe · American, Brunch · 2.5 mi
154 Jay Street, Schenectady
Mo-Fr 08:00-15:00; Sa 09:00-15:00; Su 09:00-14:00
The Pretty Paw Lounge
Cafe · 1.3 mi
Cat Cafe
370 Mariaville Road, Rotterdam
Sa,Su 11:00-17:00; We-Fr 11:00-19:00
137 more on the map.
History
Rotterdam was part of the Dutch colony on the eastern seaboard, and is named after Rotterdam, Netherlands, and as such antedates English settlement.
From the History section of Rotterdam (CDP), New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
Scottish Chalet Motor Lodge
Motel and hotel · 2.6 mi
1616 State Street, Schenectady
The Schenectady Inn and Suites
Motel and hotel · 2.6 mi
167 Nott Terrace, Schenectady
Vintage Chic Inn - Boutique Hotel
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
234 Union Street, Schenectady
Churches and places of worship67
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 2.2 mi
1720 Albany Street, Schenectady
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.2 mi
1260 Pleasant Street, Schenectady
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.7 mi
210 Princetown Road, Schenectady
Saint Madeleine Sophie Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.7 mi
3500 Carman Road, Schenectady
Saint Paul The Apostle Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.6 mi
2733 Albany Street, Schenectady
Shopping23
ViaPort Rotterdam
Shopping center · 2.5 mi
93 West Campbell Road, Schenectady
Bellevue Builders Supply
Hardware store · 1.9 mi
500 Duanesburg Road, Schenectady
Gas and EV charging29
Schools, colleges and libraries60
Mont Pleasant Branch Schenectady County Public Library
Library · 1.4 mi
1032 Crane Street, Schenectady
Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Library · 2.3 mi
946 State Street, Schenectady
Destine Preparatory Charter School
School · 2.6 mi
530 Franklin St-3Rd Fl, Schenectady
Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School
School · 2.0 mi
918 Stanley St, Schenectady
Healthcare6
Map of Rotterdam
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 16°F | 2.6 in | 15.6 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 18°F | 2.3 in | 13.7 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 26°F | 3.1 in | 12.0 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 37°F | 3.1 in | 1.6 in |
| May | 71°F | 48°F | 3.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 57°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 53°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 41°F | 3.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 3.0 in | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 23°F | 3.3 in | 13.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Albany Ap Hcn 72518 (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Schenectady County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-13: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Schenectady County Airport (SCH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Niskayuna 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- East Glenville 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Roessleville 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Albany 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Latham 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Loudonville 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Cohoes 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Amsterdam 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Gloversville 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Pittsfield 42 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Schenectady, NY, city hall, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Schenectady Armory, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gifford Grange Hall, Guilderland, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charles Parker House, Mdr192, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vale in Fall, Unknown author, Public domain
- Scotia, NY, post office, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Houses on Union Street, Schenectady, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Irving Langmuir House 2008, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stephen Pangburn House, LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lawrence the Indian statue, Schenectady, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NottMemorialPano, UpstateNYer , color correction and perspective/barrel adjustments by User:Jaakobou, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Foster Building, Schenectady, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Abraham Glen House, Scotia, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Schenectady, NY, post office, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Catholic School Mikie, SassoMikie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NY 159 eb at NY 7, July 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- I-890 wb at exit 9, Aug 2022, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Building 37, General Electric Research Laboratory, Schenectady, New York - 20220615, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GE Schenectady, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NY 7 wb approaching NY 337, July 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- NY 337 sb past Campbell Road, July 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Coquitos - a Christmas miracle!, jennifer gergen, CC BY 2.0
- SchenectadyCountyOfficeBldg, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Puzzles Bakery & Cafe Schenectady, NY helping autism (37762236712), Henry Bellagnome from Troy, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- ISS022-E-99429 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS034-E-22422 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-110643 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- NY 337 sb at NY 159, July 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- ProctorsSchenectady, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Amtrak Lake Shore Limited train in Schenectady, NY, Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- Vedder Family Cemetery in 2022, jleedev, CC0
- Vedder Family Cemetery plaque, jleedev, CC0
- Orion Schenectady, New York (37026438784), Henry Bellagnome from Troy, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sprinkleista Schenectady, NY cupcakes, ice cream, more (37722807562), Henry Bellagnome from Troy, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Orion Schenectady, New York (37065362813), Henry Bellagnome from Troy, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Re-Collector vintage in Schenectady, NY (37742049392), Henry Bellagnome from Troy, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Orion Schenectady, New York (37065358863), Henry Bellagnome from Troy, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Orion Schenectady, New York (37687400236), Henry Bellagnome from Troy, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sprinkleista Schenectady, NY cupcakes, ice cream, more (37754567151), Henry Bellagnome from Troy, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Orion Schenectady, New York (37065354973), Henry Bellagnome from Troy, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
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