Discover Historic “Hometown USA”
Glens Falls, New York

Glens Falls is a historic and charming city that combines a small-town atmosphere with visionary thinking. Tree-lined streets, Victorian homes and beautiful brick storefronts are home to thriving companies, lively restaurants, friendly taverns and popular shops. Real estate is booming and converted mill buildings from the 1800s are giving rise to upscale condominiums, apartments and office space.

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The City Park offers a green space in the center of downtown that plays host to cultural festivals and concerts throughout the year. The Chapman Historical Museum, the Hyde Collection, the Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra and acclaimed community theatre groups deliver music, history, drama and art to appreciative area residents and visitors, while the Glens Falls Civic Center hosts sporting events, concerts, ice skating shows, and other family activities. Lodging options abound and include historic hotels, bed and breakfasts, and nationally branded motels.

If outdoor recreation is more your style, the City’s location in the foothills of the Adirondacks provides easy access to four seasons of outdoor sports, from skiing and snowboarding to boating and swimming, to hiking and biking. The city’s large and popular Crandall Park offers numerous recreational opportunities, including an extensive cross-country trail system, and its picturesque fountains and gardens are a favorite spot for wedding ceremonies and portraits.

Thriving corporations are headquartered in and near Glens Falls including AngioDynamics, Boston Scientific, C.R. Bard, Finch Pruyn Paper Company, Genpak, and more. In addition, Glens Falls Hospital recently completed a $65 million expansion that brings medical services to the southern Adirondack region that are on par with larger metropolitan areas.

Visit Glens Falls, stroll the downtown streets, attend a workshop at Crandall Library, buy a coffee from a local café and relax on a bench in City Park. You’ll discover why Look Magazine dubbed this welcoming city Hometown USA in 1944, a title as true today as it was then.