[1Old Pro]

You will probably just go around Schenectady, which is a good thing. The only thriving area in what is called The Capital District is Saratoga County, a Republican County. Saratoga Springs is now mini-Nantucket, overtaken by wealthy liberals. Saratoga Race Course is still a destination city for August Thoroughbred racing.

A few miles North is The Adirondack Park, Lake George, etc.

[farming pharmer]

You will probably just go around Schenectady, which is a good thing.

So I've heard. Thanks for the advice.

I'm just an upper midwestern boy and not well travelled. The 'forward reconnaissance' I've gotten about these areas (from asking just a few questions) is fantastic.