The owners are wonderful and the candles are amazing. Great prices and I especially love the…read morefireplace starters made from left over wax they work amazing. A great place to stop and shop.

From the owner: Scented Candles. Gift Ware…read more Jar Candles Votives Wax melts Candles

Great gift shop and a lovely experience in Schenectady. Love the new location. Convenient and…read moreperfect.

Unique selection of gifts for myself& friends. The owner is friendly&helpf-…read moreParking is a pain as Ussually in Schenectady but otherwise I get there as often as possible.

It was a wonderful service. I booked for last minute due to a flight delayed and didn't expect much…read morebut it turned out to be a best service ever. I am used to Thai message with essential oil. The service started with a typical Chinese style and I didn't like the message. I told them that I liked the Thai style: soft with essential oil. They changed it and I had a very relaxing message I would like. I also liked the relaxing music they had. Enjoyed the experience and would recommend it if you need an alone and relaxing time! The final hot stone touch was the bestso relaxing and felt all the tiredness was gone

From the owner: The Capital Regions Best Mind Body Spirit Center & Metaphysical Supply store. Yoga, Reiki,…read moreMassage, crystals candles and more!

A lot of fun and full of imagination! I love it here, only $15 per child; adults free. What an…read moreamazing place full of play and exciting adventures.

From the owner: Munchkinz Land – A Home Away From Home! Schenectady, NY…read more Welcome to Munchkinz Land — where kids laugh, play, and explore, and grown-ups actually relax. Our indoor playcenter is designed for comfort, creativity, and connection. Whether you're chasing giggles or just need a moment to sip and chill, we've got you covered. 👶 Safe, clean, cozy play spaces ☕ Fresh coffee & flavored lemonade 🍪 Locally baked goods 🧸 A homey vibe you and your little ones will love Slogan: "No kids, no worries. Coffee, flavored lemonade and baked goods." Come play, stay, and make your day easier at Munchkinz Land – your parenting happy place.

i friggin love this place. so many different awesome goodies. last time i went i got some sheep's…read moremilk soap that cured this mysterious rash i had on my chest. i also love the nonna's cookies, the ice cream, and the hair clips.

It was a very Electric City Christmas for many on my shopping list this year, and I have…read moreSchenectady Trading Co. to thank. A welcome addition to the Schenectady small business retail scene, it's very on-brand, and I'm here for it. I was able to get quite a few Schenectady-centric Christmas gifts here, and since I always try to support local makers and businesses first, this shop made it super easy - lots of one-stop-shopping potential. My haul included: - two ornaments for the Christmas trees of my Schenectady born-and-raised sisters who no longer live in the 518 - a cute little crocheted elf for my 5-month old niece made my a local granny - a rather stunning wooden bowl, handmade by a local engineer/former colleague of the owner who parkates in woodworking as a hobby - Electric City themed gifts for my boss, who's a Schenectady guy at heart, including a wooden/metal hybrid bottle opener with "ELECTRIC CITY" boldy branded on the front, a pint glass with a cool 70s-esque, retro font ("ELECTRIC CITY"), matching sticker (for the laptop!), and a coaster, but not just any old boring coaster. This one had an illustrated scene printed on glossy enamel depicting a Schenectady police officer playing basketball with a child. Not only did this fit my theme, but the I knew the coaster I chose (there were several different ones) would be significant because his father is a retired Schenectady cop. I guess the pictures on the coasters were part of a public art project, where Schenectady-themed scenes were drawn and then selected to appear on merchandise for the Greenmarket and other items, like these coasters sold here. This is a rough Cliffs Notes version of the project, but it was cool learning about it, knowing it was part of something bigger and community focused. It's the little touches like that which make gift giving feel so special, and I know I wouldn't have found any of those beautiful, thoughtful, local gifts without a shop like Schenectady Trading Co. It would have been even better if there was a small card with a write up about the art project, so I could have gifted the coaster with a bit more "purpose." I like it when I can include a write up about the artist or project or whatever interesting element might need further explaining to make the gift even more interesting. Aside from my local finds, there's plenty of other merchandise, and items that stuck out were a selection of Tough Traveler bags (hometown favorite!), "Electric City" and "Schenectady, Light Up the World!" apparel, a cool assortment of Schenectady inspired vinyl stickers, chocolates from Schenectady-based chocolate shop, Uncle Sam's, and quite a few other odds and ends. I'm thankful that shops like this exist, backed by business owners who have an appreciation for the city and realize there's a need for some Electric City gift giving magic. Wishing them lots of luck, and excited to see what type of programming the owner has in mind down the road (she hinted on wanting this to be more than a retail shop, with poetry nights and books clubs and other outlets for mental stimulation - bring it on!)

Adorable little shop, well not that little, two floors in a old farm style house. Lots of different…read morethings to look at and buy for all different occasions. Coffee bar inside with espresso and a delicious affogato. If your a chocolate or sweets lover, they have lots of different things, fudge, pop-able treats, and truffles. The ice cream is delicious, soft serve being my go to. The staff is highly friendly and greet everyone with an interest in what you're looking for.

Wow! This store made me feel like I was back in Manhattan. Excellently designed, and very unique…read morepieces for every aspect of your home; from small items to large. 2 floors of fabulous! Off the beaten path and very unassuming from the exterior (I think it's an old community church), but definitely worth the trip if you are looking for items with flair.

For context, I rate products and businesses on a simple scale: 5 stars means I love it, 4 stars…read moremeans I like it, 3 stars is okay, 2 stars means I didn't like it, and 1 star means I hated it or think it's unsafe. 5 stars earned here. Wits End in Clifton Park is a really neat, very expansive store. Every time I go in, I feel like I could walk around for an hour and still not see everything. They have all kinds of decorations, and if you are looking for unique Christmas ornaments or special decor pieces, this place is absolutely worth checking out. It is not just seasonal either, there are gifts and decorative items for all times of year. They even carry clothing. The prices are not cheap, but the store has an upscale aura and I personally do not mind paying more for items that feel unique and well chosen. It does not feel like a big box store, it feels more like a specialty shop where you find things you would not see everywhere else. I have heard people say the staff walk around and watch customers closely. Honestly, I can understand why. The layout has to be a security challenge, there are multiple rooms, different levels, and even an upstairs. I would imagine shoplifting could be an issue in a store set up like this. For me, the staff have always been friendly and helpful. I actually wonder how they keep track of where everything is in a place that big, that alone is impressive. Around Christmas time it gets very busy, which says a lot about how popular it is. I usually make it in about once a year during the holidays, but you could shop here anytime for unique gifts. The only thing that feels a little off putting to me is the number of signs about broken ornaments and being charged 50 percent if something is damaged. I do understand why they have them, a lot of people do not watch their kids closely and accidents happen, and adults break things too. Still, seeing the signs all over the place does change the feel a bit. That said, it definitely does not stop me from coming in. Overall, I really enjoy this store and always find something interesting when I visit.

I've been going here every year for probably 6 years for Christmas shopping. I purchase ornaments…read morefor my family. This is the first year that they not only removed the price strip on the ornament tag and replaced it with a higher sticker price, but they also now charge you for the BOX THE ORNAMENT CAME IN. I also noticed they jacked up the price of some of the more affordable jewelry. I like to support local but next year I just will not be able to support this business and will purchase online from somewhere else.

I've gone to Hayner's a few times and they have great soft serve ice cream. I went this afternoon…read moreand everything was great, as usual. I got a twist soft serve in a cup with cookie crunch and it was SO GOOD. Also, even though it was a bit busy, service was very quick and the employees were super sweet--a girl a few years younger than me made my ice cream and she was super respectful and professional. Definitely will return!

Ice cream was good. Service was great. The outdoor seating overlooking the field is what makes this…read moreplace!

Such a unique store that takes several times of walking around to really see everything they have!…read moreBeautiful mix of vintage and new and all fairly reasonably priced! Always find something new to fall in love with and staff are friendly and willing to help however is needed. Great to have them back open.

This quant little store is filled with nothing but one of a kind finds, perfect gifts for those who…read morehave everything.... but they don't, because they don't own something from this adorable shop. From paintings with moons, to lamps made out of old ice fishing rods.... you can't go wrong. It' is hard to narrow it down to just one item, so go ahead and shop til your heart is content. Any item you choose is unique and quite individual, catered to the inner artist in each of us. Unfortunately, we live in LA area, and are limited to how much we can shop or ship. I never visit Troy without stopping by to browse, and buy. The owner is super sweet and many of the paintings are done by her mom, all the more reason to stop by and support this local business.