2015 Montgomery County Travel Guide

Montgomery County
Made of something Stronger
Your Guide to:
Agri-Attractions
History
Events
and More
Montgomery County
Made of something Stronger
Attractions4
History6
Agri-tourism9
Events12
Lodging14
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Saratoga
Springs
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History, adventure and allure await you in
Montgomery County, a valley carved by
a mighty river, built by amazing people
and “Made of Something Stronger.”
Rochester
Cooperstown
88 Albany
Buffalo
The Mohawk River reminds visitors
of the county’s critical role in Native
American, Colonial and Erie Canal
history at every turn. Step into the
past at several historic destinations
like Fort Klock and the beautiful
Palatine Church or walk the same
grounds as saints at the Shrine of Our Lady of
Martyrs and a site honoring Kateri Tekakwitha, the
first Native American to be canonized by the
Catholic Church.
Montgomery County’s agricultural tradition remains
strong with family farms and food retailers. Stop
in to the Liberty Fresh Market, specializing in local
products, or tour the Sand Flats Orchard.
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Explore our great outdoors on the Erie
Canalway Trail or at Wintergreen Park and
Gorge. While you’re out, enjoy Montgomery
County’s fantastic family events like the 174-yearold Fonda Fair, Canal Days or the Riverlink Park
Concert Series.
Make a visit to Montgomery County, where the
history, attractions and events are “Made of
Something Stronger.”
Mileage from Major Cities
Albany.....................33
Binghamton..........135
Boston...................200
Buffalo...................260
Cooperstown..........54
Hartford.................135
Montreal................215
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Syracuse
Montreal
New York...............186
Philadelphia..........260
Rochester..............195
Saratoga Springs....30
Syracuse................114
Trenton..................225
Boston
Buffalo
Hartford
New York City
Trenton
Philadelphia
MONTGOMERY
C O U N T Y NY
Made of Something Stronger
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Discover Our
Abundant Attractions
Once a key military and economic feature, the Mohawk River running through the
entire county now supports a number of recreational opportunities.
Spend time exploring history along the Erie Canal or soak in some of the unique
nature and geography along its tributaries. Race over to our legendary speedway
or slow down with a round of golf on courses designed by renowned architects.
Whether discovering the past or enjoying a modern attraction, you’ll find that
Montgomery County’s past and present are “Made of Something Stronger.”
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ATTRACTIONS
Amsterdam Mohawks Baseball
65 Crescent Ave., Amsterdam
(518) 791-7546
www.amsterdammohawks.com
Hilltop Paintball Sports
Complex
565 River Rd., Fort Plain
(518) 993-4200
www.hilltoppaintball.com
Sharp Shooters Billiards
35 East Main St., Amsterdam
(518) 627-4634
www.sharpshootersbilliards.com
Landis Arboretum
174 Lape Rd., Esperance
(518) 875-6935
www.landisarboretum.org
St. Johnsville Campsite and Municipal
Marina
South Bridge St., St. Johnsville
(518) 568-2221 www.stjohnsville.com/vilmarina.htm
Canajoharie Golf & Country Club
154 Country Club Rd., Canajoharie
(518) 673-8183
www.canajohariegolf.com
Mosher Marsh Preserve
262 Manny’s Corners Rd., Amsterdam
(518) 436-6346
www.mohawkhudson.org
Thomas H. Burbine Memorial Forest &
Nature Trail
Corbin Hill Rd., Charleston
(518) 853-3814
Charleston State Forest
State Route 30A (south of Fultonville)
www.dec.ny.gov/lands/35832.html
Rolling Hills Country Club
2258 State Route 5, Fort Johnson
(518) 829-7817
www.golfrollinghills.cc
Twister Valley Sports Complex
7721 State Route 5S, Fort Plain
(518) 568-7349
www.twistervalley.com
Rural Grove State Forest
Route 162 and Logtown Rd., Rural Grove
www.dec.ny.gov/lands/35832.html
Wintergreen Park and Gorge
Wintergreen Park Rd., Canajoharie
(518) 673-5508
Arthur Carter Amsterdam Municipal
Golf Course
158 Van Dyke Ave., Amsterdam
(518) 842-9731
www.amsterdammuni.com
Fonda Speedway
12 South Bridge St., Fonda
(518) 952-4966
www.fondaspeedway.com
Glen Ridge Motorsports Park
213 Mary’s Ln., Fultonville
(518) 848-0608
www.glenridgemotorsportspark.net
Schoharie River Center
2025 Burtonsville Rd., Burtonsville
(518) 875-6230
www.schoharierivercenter.org
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Experience Our
Fascinating History
From historic forts to sacred spaces, Montgomery County’s past is
“Made of Something Stronger.” Our roots run deep in early American
and pre-Colonial history.
The Mohawk people built the foundation for what would become a
pivotal part of the French & Indian and Revolutionary wars as well as the
Industrial Revolution pioneered by Dutch immigrants.
Our museums and historic sites proudly preserve artifacts from all eras
and offer visitors an extraordinary view of America’s past.
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HISTORY
1747 Nellis Tavern
7355 State Route 5, St. Johnsville
(315) 866-2619
www.palatinesettlementsociety.org
Allen’s 19th Century General Store
580 Dillenbeck Rd., Palatine Bridge
(518) 894-7136
www.deniseeallen.com
Ames Museum
611 Latimer Hill Rd., Ames (518) 673-3310
Amsterdam Free Library
28 Church St., Amsterdam
(518) 842-1080
www.amsterdamlibrary.com
Charleston Historical Society
Polin Rd. (west of State Route 30A),
Charleston (518) 922-5867
www.townofcharleston.org/history
Creative Connections Art Center
303 East Main St., Amsterdam
(518) 841-4369
www.facebook.com/creativeconnectionsarts
Erie Canal Lock 33
Dump Road, St. Johnsville
www.eriecanal.org/Lock33.html
Fort Hunter Free Library
167 Fort Hunter Rd., Amsterdam
(518) 627-4142
www.fthlib.blogspot.com
Fort Klock Historic Restoration
7203 State Route 5, St. Johnsville
(518) 568-7779
www.fortklockrestoration.org
Fort Plain Free Library and Visitor
Center
19 Willett St., Fort Plain
(518) 993-4646
www.ftplib.blogspot.com
Fort Plain Museum
389 Canal St. (State Route 5S), Fort Plain
(518) 993-2527
www.fortplainmuseum.com
Frothingham Free Library
28 West Main St., Fonda
(518) 853-3016
www.fonlib.blogspot.com
GFWC Century Club
130 Guy Park Ave., Amsterdam
(518) 842-2031
www.centuryclubofamsterdam.org
Isaac Paris House
Fort Plain
www.mvls.info/ispy/fortplain/ftp_site06.html
Kanatsiohareke Mohawk
Community
4934 State Route 5, Fonda
(518) 673-4197
www.mohawkcommunity.com
Little Red Schoolhouse
Cemetery St., Fonda
(518) 853-4226
www.mvls.info/ispy/fonda/fon_site02.html
Margaret Reaney Memorial Library
and Museum
19 Kingsbury Ave., St. Johnsville
(518) 568-7822
www.stjohnsville.com/ReanLib.htm
Mohawk Valley Path Through History
www.mohawkvalleyhistory.com
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Experience Our
Fascinating History
Montgomery County Department of
History and Archives
Old Courthouse in Fonda, 9 Park St.
(518) 853-8186
www.co.montgomery.ny.us/sites/public/
government/historian/Historian_
Development/default.aspx
Professional Wrestling Hall of
Fame
30 East Main St., Amsterdam
(518) 842-0022
www.pwhf.org
National Shrine of Kateri Tekakwitha
3628 State Route 5, Fonda
(518) 853-3646
www.katerishrine.com
Schoharie Crossing State Historic
Site
129 Schoharie St., Fort Hunter
(518) 829-7516
www.nysparks.com/historic-sites/27/details.
aspx
Old Fort Johnson
State Route 5 & Route 67, Fort Johnson
(518) 843-0300
www.oldfortjohnson.org
Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs
136 Shrine Rd., Fultonville (Auriesville)
(518) 853-3033
www.martyrshrine.org
Old Grist Mill
1679 Mill Rd., St. Johnsville
(518) 568-2388
www.inbythemill.com/millhistory.htm
St. Johnsville Community House
16 Washington St., St. Johnsville
(518) 568-2141
www.stjohnsville.com/VillageIndex.htm
Palatine Church
Old Mill Rd. (off State Route 5), Nelliston
(518) 993-3539
www.angelfire.com/ny4/djw/
palatinechurch.html
Stone Arabia Churches
Route 10, Stone Arabia
(518) 993-2709
www.revolutionaryday.com/nyroute5/
stonearabia
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The Arkell Museum at Canajoharie
2 Erie Blvd., Canajoharie
(518) 673-2314
www.arkellmuseum.org
Town of Florida
Veterans Memorial Park
214 Fort Hunter Rd., Amsterdam
(518) 842-4987
www.townoffloridaveteransmemorialpark.org
Van Alstyne Homestead Society
of Canajoharie
42 Moyer St., Canajoharie
(315) 269-2198
www.facebook.com/VanAlstyneHomestead
Walter Elwood Museum of the
Mohawk Valley
100 Church St., Amsterdam
(518) 843-5151
www.walterelwoodmuseum.org
Windfall Dutch Barn
2009 Clinton Rd., Cherry Valley
(518) 993-2239
www.windfalldutchbarn.org
Get a Taste of
Our Agri-Attractions
Orchards and dairy farms dot the Montgomery County landscape,
home to quaint rural communities and an agricultural tradition
“Made of Something Stronger.”
Agricultural attractions cover everything from alpacas to organic
goods and great wine. Feeling agri-adventurous? Try the 50-farm
Harvest Tour for a true taste of Montgomery County.
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Get a Taste of
Our Agri-Attractions
Agri-Attractions
Abbey Farms
356 Robb Rd., Amsterdam
(518) 842-7255
Alpacas at Clear View Farm
899 Old Trail Rd., Fonda
(518) 853-3098
www.alpacasatclearviewfarm.com
Bellinger’s Apple Orchard
685 Argersinger Rd., Fultonville
(518) 922-8558
www.bellingersorchard.com
Brew Central
www.brewcentralny.com
Butterfat Farm
269 Brower Rd., Palatine Bridge
(518) 673-2497
www.visitsacandaga.com/Harvest_map.htm
Clancy Farms
265 Heiser Rd., Fort Plain
(518) 993-4806
www.visitsacandaga.com/Harvest_map.htm
CNY Fresh
www.cnyfresh.com
Conbeer’s Farm
1807 Hickory Hill Rd., Fonda
(518) 853-1454
www.conbeersfarm.com
Creek’s Edge Elk Farm
894 State Route 80, Fort Plain
(518) 993-4014
www.creeksedgeelkfarm.com
Damin Farm
8075 State Route 5, St. Johnsville
(518) 568-2643
www.visitsacandaga.com/Harvest_map.htm
Dygert Farms
243 Dygert Rd., Palatine Bridge
(518) 265-3312
www.facebook.com/dygertfarms
Emerald Valley Acres
238 Dillenbeck Rd., Fultonville
(518) 922-5127
www.facebook.com/pages/Emerald-Valley-Acres/140833642653534?fref=ts
Ewecastle
375 Langley Rd., Amsterdam
(518) 842-3556
Free Bird Farm
497 McKinley Rd., Palatine Bridge
(518) 673-8822
www.freebirdorganicfarm.com
Glen Glade Farms
161 Fancher Rd., Fultonville
(518) 922-7006
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Glenbrook Farm
142 Brooks Rd., Glen
(518) 922-5091
Haven of Hope Farm Stand and Bake
Shop
19 Cemetery St., Fonda
(518) 522-3342
Haylo Acres
502 Freybush Rd., Fort Plain
(518) 993-2778
Hickory Springs Farm
371 Swart Hill Rd., Amsterdam
(518) 843-3429
High Acres Elk Farm
684 Currytown Rd., Sprakers
(518) 922-5814
Highland Hills Farm
227 Green Rd. North, Charleston
(518) 495-7028
www.highlandhillsfarm.net
Hu-Hill Organic Farm
232 Lighthall Rd., Fort Plain
(518) 993-4337
Hummingbird Hills Winery
1442 Burtonsville Rd., Fultonville
(518) 875-6919
www.hummingbirdhillswinery.com
Karen’s Produce & Ice Cream
2311 State Route 5S, Amsterdam
(518) 829-7397
Liberty Fresh Market
4867 State Route 30, Amsterdam
(518) 212-6758
www.libertyfreshmarket.com
Merry Hill Farm
653 Shellstone Rd., Town of Florida
(518) 843-8867
www.alpacanation.com/merryhillfarm.asp
Mini Horse Farm
2013 Wagners Hollow Rd., Fort Plain
(518) 993-3431
Mohawk Valley Produce Auction
(Amish)
840 Fordsbush Rd. (off State Route 80),
Fort Plain
(315) 823-0875
Natural Bridge Farm
778 State Route 67 East, Amsterdam
(518) 843-1319
Nellis-Acres
449 Nellis Rd., Fort Plain
(518) 993-2978
Palatine Valley Dairy
State Route 5, Nelliston
(518) 993-3194
www.palatinecheese.com
Pavlus Orchards
272 Hickory Hill Rd., Fort Plain
(518) 993-2643
Pickle Hill Bulk Foods/Greenhouses
709 Pickle Hill Rd., Fort Plain
(518) 993-3586
Pine Farms
2337 State Route 5S, Glen
(518) 829-5075
Pretzel Farm
121 Brookmans Corner Rd., Fort Plain
(518) 993-2778
Rulison Honey Farms
237 Shellstone Rd., Amsterdam
(518) 843-1619
Sand Flats Orchard
371 Martin Rd., Fonda
(518) 853-4999
www.sandflatsorchard.com
Sanford Stud Farm
Corner of State Route 30 and Tessiero
Square, Amsterdam
(518) 848-3000
sanfordstudfarm.org
Schuylers Greenhouse
6485 State Route 30, Town of Florida
(518) 842-5519
www.facebook.com/schuylersgreenhouse
Starlight Acres
239 Groff Rd., Palatine Bridge
(518) 673-2669
Sunshine Gardens
980 State Route 67, Amsterdam
(518) 843-3434
The Pasture
660 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain
(518) 568-5322
Willow Place Farm
158 Smith Lane, Canajoharie
(518) 673-2218
Windy Willow Farm
121 Dutch Church Rd., Amsterdam
(518) 627-0476
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Be a Part of
Our Community
Among Montgomery County’s many great traditions is fun! Even our
community events are “Made of Something Stronger.”
Enjoy the classic Americana contained in a 174-year-old annual fair or
experience the excitement of motor sports. Take a step back in time
with events along the Erie Canal or take in a ballgame.
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Community EVENTS
Amsterdam Uptown Farm Market
4988 State Route 30, Amsterdam
St. Mary’s Healthcare parking lot
Wednesdays 3-6pm
mid-May to mid-October
Music on Mainstreet
NBT Bank Lawn, State Route 10, Canajoharie
(518) 596-4929
www.musiconmainstreetcanjo.com/events.html
Tuesdays, July and August
Fonda Fair
21 South Bridge St., Fonda
(518) 853-3313
www.fondafair.net
Late August/early September to Labor Day
Fort Plain Farmers’ Market
Willet St. , Fort Plain
(518) 993-4271
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays 10am3pm, mid-May to mid-October
Summer Music in the Park
Haslett Park, Fort Plain
Thursdays, July and August
Fort Klock Giant Craft Fair
7203 State Route 5, St. Johnsville
(518) 568-7779
Second weekend in September
Spring Fling
Main St., Amsterdam
Mid-May
SpringFest
St. Johnsville
Mid-May
Revolutionary War Conference
Fort Plain Museum
June
4th on the 3rd
Fort Plain
July 3
St. Johnsville Band Concert
St. Johnsville Marina
South Bridge St., St. Johnsville
(518) 568-2221
Mondays, July and August
Riverlink Park Concert Series
Parking at Riverfront Center, Amsterdam
(518) 866-4999
www.riverlinkconcerts.com
Saturdays, July and August
Amsterdam Downtown Farmers’ Market
Main St., Amsterdam
(518) 848-0983
Saturdays 10am-2pm
July through September
Amsterdam Saturday Farmers Market
100 Church St., Amsterdam
(518) 843-5151
Saturdays 10am-2pm
July through September
Kaleidoscope of the Arts
Fonda Fairgrounds
21 South Bridge St., Fonda
(518) 770-6265
www.fovapa.org
First Saturday in August
Kristy Pollack Memorial Light Display
Lyon St., Amsterdam
(518) 323-9937
Thanksgiving Day-January 1
Festival of Trees
130 Guy Park Ave., Amsterdam
(518) 842-2031
Late November/early December
Elves Night Out
Canajoharie
First Friday in December
Light Up the Sky with the Marching
Rams
154 Brookside Ave., Amsterdam
(518) 843-3052
Early December-December 23
Last Night
Fort Plain
December 31
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Kick Back
in Our Accommodations
Relax in the comfort of your favorite hotel or unwind in one of the many
charming beds-and-breakfast during your visit. Montgomery County
accommodations make a perfect last stop after a day of sightseeing.
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Accommodations
B&B
A White Rose Bed & Breakfast
105 Reid St., Fort Plain
(518) 993-1007
www.awhiterosebb.com
Rental
Flat Creek Cabin Adventures
321 Shafer Rd., Sprakers
(646) 659-3354
www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/
p3880108
Hotel/Motel
Fultonville Super Stop
128 Riverside Dr., Fultonville
(518) 853-4601
B&B
Halcyon Farm Bed & Breakfast
157 Lang Rd., Amsterdam
(518) 842-7718
www.halcyonfarm.com
B&B
Hazelnut Farm Bed & Breakfast
205 Paris Rd., Fort Plain
(518) 993-3346
www.hazelnutfarm.com
B&B
Inn by the Mill Bed & Breakfast
1679 Mill Rd., St. Johnsville
(866) 568-2388
www.inbythemill.com
B&B
The Inn at Palatine Bridge
142 W. Grand St., Palatine Bridge
(518) 673-2845
Hotel/Motel
Rodeway Inn
93 E. Grand St., Palatine Bridge
(518) 673-3233
www.rodewayinn.com
Hotel/Motel
TravelCenters of America
29 Riverside Dr., Fultonville
(518) 853-3411
www.ta-petro.com/location/ny/ta-fultonville
Hotel/Motel
Palatine Motel
203 W. Grand St., Palatine Bridge
(518) 673-1050 B&B
The Pineapple House Bed & Breakfast
63 Otsego St., Canajoharie
(518) 673-3923
www.pineapplehousebb.com
B&B
Stone Rose Bed and Breakfast
248 W. Corbin Hill Rd., Sloansville
(518) 922-7606
www.stonerosebandb.com
Hotel/Motel
Valley View Motor Inn
1351 State Route 5S, Amsterdam
(518) 842-4578
www.valleyviewmotorinn.com
Hotel/Motel
Super 8 5502 State Route 30, Amsterdam
(518) 843-5888
www.super8.com
B&B
Window Box Guest House
29 Front St., Canajoharie
(518) 673-3131
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MONTGOMERY
C O U N T Y NY
Made of Something Stronger
1166 Riverfront Center
Amsterdam, NY 12010
Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce
1166 Riverfront Center
Amsterdam, NY 12010
1.800.743.7337
(518)725-0641
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