Canajoharie's "Dummy Light"
Montgomery County
The Mohawk River and several locks go through its center – take a boat to Chicago or to the Atlantic from here, or just go fishing or waterskiing. There are x-c skiing, snowmobiling, hiking and horse trails and we have a County and several State Forests for recreation. There are 7 Erie Canal Locks, a variety of waterfalls on tributaries to the Mohawk and Schoharie Rivers, both of which bisect the county. The Bike Path connects Buffalo with Albany. There are several farmer’s markets, many dining & drinking opportunities + marinas and ample launch sites along the Mohawk. “The Noses” are a natural landmark of geographic significance. We have 2 Catholic Shrines, several orchards and “pick your own” berry places. Throughout the County are many farms including 3 large Amish communities. Montgomery County has one of the US’s highest percentages of Amish in its population. We boast 3 golf courses, I 90 (The NY Thruway), 2 choral groups, 3 Herkimer Diamond (quartzite) Mines, and the Ft. Plain/Canajoharie drama group. You’ll find a large variety of churches, a community college, and ample hunting and fishing.
The Mohawk River and several locks go through its center – take a boat to Chicago or to the Atlantic from here, or just go fishing or waterskiing. There are x-c skiing, snowmobiling, hiking and horse trails and we have a County and several State Forests for recreation. There are 7 Erie Canal Locks, a variety of waterfalls on tributaries to the Mohawk and Schoharie Rivers, both of which bisect the county. The Bike Path connects Buffalo with Albany. There are several farmer’s markets, many dining & drinking opportunities + marinas and ample launch sites along the Mohawk. “The Noses” are a natural landmark of geographic significance. We have 2 Catholic Shrines, several orchards and “pick your own” berry places. Throughout the County are many farms including 3 large Amish communities. Montgomery County has one of the US’s highest percentages of Amish in its population. We boast 3 golf courses, I 90 (The NY Thruway), 2 choral groups, 3 Herkimer Diamond (quartzite) Mines, and the Ft. Plain/Canajoharie drama group. You’ll find a large variety of churches, a community college, and ample hunting and fishing.
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Amsterdam –
Guy Park Manor – State-owned historical home Ft. Johnson – State Historical Park Walter Elwood Museum Shopping Golf Free summer music program Semi Pro football and baseball Hospital & extensive medical facilities Free summer music at Riverlink Park Noteworthy Indian Museum Mohawk Valley Chorus Enlighten Yoga & Community Center Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Bowling Riverfest Fencing club Semi-pro football and baseball teams Ice & roller skating Sanford Stud Farm Historic Site Golf at Amsterdam Municipal |
Ft. Hunter –
Queen Ann’s Parsonage – built in the 1600’s Schoharie Crossing State Historical Park Martyr’s Shrine Bhuddist Shrine Ft. Plain – Nellis Tavern Free summer music Ft. Klock Museum Palatine Church (occasional concerts & events) Windfall Dutch Barn (concerts, Renaissance Fair) Ft. Plain Museum Men’s basketball Yoga Center Wiles Park -“The 4th on the 3rd” Plain Food Co-op Mohawk Valley Collective Free Library |
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Canajoharie –
Arkell Art Gallery and Library Music on Mainstreet (free summer series featuring regional performers) VanAlstine House – very historical Bowling Boiling Pot 5K race The Boiling Pot - fantastic swimming Wintergreen Park and waterfall Men’s basketball Golf Canajoharie Country Club Art & Antique stores Full-Tan Sun Club – you can guess what this is El Rancho Drive-in Theater Open Mikes Upstate Chapel music venue Mohawk Valley Collective Marina Farmer’s Market Stone Arabia Churches Waterfront Park & Marina Public indoor swimming Wintergreen Park hiking and picnicing Public fitness center Kankatsiohareke Mohawk (Indian) Community w/gift shop Ames Museum Village Hall Street Fair Dance & Art classes |
Fultonville –
Glen Ridge Motor Sports – racing Charleston Historical Society Erie Crossing State Park Schoharie River Center in Burtonsville Acoustic Coffeehouse open mike on 1st Saturdays Auriesville Shrine Fonda Speedway (renowned dirt track) George Landis Arboretum (Esperance) Sprakers Rocky Top Concert Series Home to Amsterdam youth soccer Mohawk Valley Mineral Mining Root Historical Society St. Johnsville Crystal Grove Diamond Mine and Campground Dump Road historic lock Erie Canal Lock #16, 33 Fort Klock (c. 1750) Free summer music Marina & campground Margaret Reaney Library & Museum Nellis Tavern (1747) |
Fonda – Fultonville
The Old Montgomery County Court House – houses the most complete county records in the State
Fonda Fairground – oldest continuously operating Fair in the State
2 dirt speedways
Caughnawaga Indian Museum
Little Red Schoolhouse
Kateri Takakwitha & Our Lady of Martyrs Shrines
Burbine Forest Disc Golf
Montgomery County Fair
Kateri Shrine
Men’s basketball
Burbine Forest nature trail
Frisbee Golf
“Diamond” mine
Public indoor swimming
The Old Montgomery County Court House – houses the most complete county records in the State
Fonda Fairground – oldest continuously operating Fair in the State
2 dirt speedways
Caughnawaga Indian Museum
Little Red Schoolhouse
Kateri Takakwitha & Our Lady of Martyrs Shrines
Burbine Forest Disc Golf
Montgomery County Fair
Kateri Shrine
Men’s basketball
Burbine Forest nature trail
Frisbee Golf
“Diamond” mine
Public indoor swimming
Area Attractions (Montgomery County) roland@vinyardschoice.com 518-673-3212