The scenic beauty of Montgomery County is without comparison. The county is bisected by the Mohawk River and the remains of the Erie Canal. It offers a number of outdoor activities, from stock car racing at Fonda Speedway, to quieter pursuits at any one of seven recreation areas for hiking, bicycling, fishing, boating or just relaxing. The new Riverlink Park is a $5 million+ facility in Amsterdam connecting the office/retail establishments at Riverfront Center with the river. The park offers dining, a performance space, boat dock, promenade and other amenities in a landscaped environment.

Golfers can enjoy one of three 18-hole courses, including one designed by Robert Trent Jones. There are no less than 18 sites of historic and cultural interest, including a martyr's shrine, and sites related to the Mohawk Indians, and of course the Revolutionary War.

Agriculture is a main industry in Montgomery County, as evidenced by a landscape dotted with dairy farms and produce stands. It's not uncommon to see a horse drawn wagon making its way along a country road - indicative of the Amish population which has settled in our area. Buy their farm-fresh produce, a homemade quilt or baked goods.

Our architecture ranges from farmhouses to more stately Victorians, to Revolutionary-era homes to mill buildings that are remnants of the Industrial Revolution.

Shopping malls and retail centers can be found in the town of Amsterdam and in the downtown areas of our villages. Quaint stores offer personal service and one-of-a-kind items. Dine out at one of our many restaurants, or take in a movie at our theaters!

Our tourism slogan is "Montgomery County Loves Company," which you'll find true by the hospitality you'll receive, especially at our 10 hotel/motels and four bed and breakfasts.

Other cultural resources are less than an hour's drive away, including the horse racing excitement and concerts offered at Saratoga Springs or sporting events, performances and museums in Albany, the state capitol.