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Rich Waller Selling Real Estate on Lake George, NY
Richard Waller, NYS Real Estate Associate Broker
Glen Falls Area Guide
If you’re looking for charming historical areas, comfortable, tree lined residential neighborhoods and good shopping, Glens Falls is for you! First settled by Abraham Wing and originally named Wing’s Falls, the name was changed to Glens Falls when Colonel Johannes Glen collected on a debt from Wing and won the right to give the town his name. Steeped in history, the surrounding landscape is dotted with historical markers commemorating important events in American history.
Nicknamed “Hometown, USA” Glens Falls 14,000+ residents will welcome you and show you around their city. Near the Catskills, surrounded by arts, music and educational resources, Glens Falls is a close knit community, welcoming newcomers the same way they welcome people who’ve lived there their entire lives.
Come visit and find out why so many of Glens Falls’ residents wouldn’t want to live anywhere else!
To learn more, visit: http://www.adirondackchamber.org/liveandwork/towns.cfm#glensfalls or http://visit.cityofglensfalls.com/
History
A halfway point between Fort Edward and Fort William Henry, the falls were the site of several battles during the Revolutionary and French Indian War. Originally called Chepontuc (Iroquois for ‘difficult place to get around’) it was renamed The Corners by settlers finally founding a town on Glen’s Falls. A post office was established in 18808 and it became incorporated in 1839, expanding the village to what would become the city limits when the city charter was granted by the state legislature in 1908.
To learn more, visit: http://www.glensfallsregion.com/about/history/
Attractions & Activities
Adirondack Theater Festival
A professional not-for-profit summer theatre, ATF strives to challenge and entertain while nourishing its audience through the development and production of new and contemporary musicals and plays, engaging the community as well offering workshops, discussions and educational programming.
To learn more, visit: http://www.atfestival.org/
Aimie’s Dinner and a Movie
Enjoy a leisurely dinner while watching the newest release at Aimie’s Dinner and a Movie. Order your favorite drink, favorite dish, sit back and enjoy the show! To learn more, visit: http://www.aimiesdinnerandmovie.com/
Chapman Historical Museum
Time travel the easy way with a trip to the Chapman Historical Museum, and see how life has changed for Glen Falls through the years. For more information, visit: http://www.chapmanmuseum.org/
Charles R. Wood Theater
Renovated from a vacant Woolworth Store, the Wood Theater is 30,000 square feet dedicated to the promotion of cultural and artistic endeavors. Come enjoy the theater and mingle! For more information, visit: http://www.woodtheater.org/
The Shirt Factory
A business community of artisans, craftspeople, healers and professionals, enjoy the shops, art studios and galleries that inhabit the area. To learn more, visit: http://shirtfactorygf.com/
Sunkiss Ballooning
Enjoy a flight that will give you the unique experience of sailing over farmlands, watching breathtaking views of Lake George, the Adirondacks and more. For more information, visit: http://www.sunkissballooning.com/
Upstate Model Railroaders
Learn all about model railroading with fun events and classes, train shows and the Glens Falls National Holiday Parade!
To learn more, visit: http://www.upstatemodelrailroaders.com/
World Awareness Children’s Museum
The Museum offers knowledge and appreciation of world cultures through exhibitions, interactive programming and the International Youth Art Exchange and educator led tours. For more information, visit: http://www.worldchildrensmuseum.org/
Hyde Collection Museum http://www.hydecollection.org/
Warren County Bikeway: http://www.traillink.com/trail/warren-county-bikeway.aspx
For more things to do, visit: http://76.12.17.2/thingstodo/
Parks & Recreation
Seven city parks with facilities from playgrounds, to tennis courts, picnic tables to a pond for fishing wait, all you have to do is pick your park!
For a complete listing of parks and their amenities, visit: http://www.glensfallsregion.com/guide/activities-outdoors.cfm
Adirondack Tubing Adventures
http://www.glensfallsregion.com/business/adirondack-tubing-adventures-5195/website/
West Mountain Ski Area
http://www.glensfallsregion.com/business/west-mountain-ski-area-2246/website/
YMCA Camp Chingachgook
http://www.glensfallsregion.com/business/camp-chingachgook-6254/website/
Events Calendar
From the Festival of Trees to The Nutcracker, Glens Falls celebrates throughout the year, so join us for the festivities!
For a more detailed list, visit: http://76.12.17.2/events/ and http://www.glensfallsregion.com/
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