Out and About

No matter where you go in Montgomery County, the river is always there, the backdrop of all activities in the Mohawk Valley, the touchstone to which we always return.
When you visit, put the future in perspective by thinking about the past - about the history of this region so rich in people, ideas, and dreams. The past, after all, has made our present what it is, with its rich heritage of cultures, its broad commercial and industrial base, our extraordinary architectural legacy, and our deep attachment to the land.
In the early 19th century, even when leisure travel was a luxury, the Mohawk Valley was a favorite destination. And so it is today. Join us, whether you're near or far. Come visit. To see our America, learn about the past, visit our charming towns, and have the time of your life


One of several in the county, this country store in the charming town of Glen has crafts that reflect the talents and heritage of the area. You'll find lots to bring home including homemade jams, Mohawk Valley Amish handcrafts, pottery, soaps, and bulk spices. Make time to eat a hearty lunch.

Attractions
While you're out and about, visit country stores, Amish craftspeople, farm markets, and take in the local color. The following is not meant to be a complete list, just a start!

Amish crafts in Nelliston, Stone Arabia, and Palatine Bridge including quilts, handmade furniture, baked goods. Watch for hand-lettered signs.
Antiques at County Line Auctions, 124 Guy Park Avenue, 518-842-8785 and the Antique Mart, 16 East Main Street, Amsterdam, 518-842-7466.
Architectural gems include Amsterdam City Hall on Route 67, Starin Place in Fultonville, the Old Courthouse in Fonda, and a bounty of Colonial, Greek Revival and Victorian classics.
Dygerts Farm was started in 1723; dairy farm tours all year, 243 Dygert Road, Palatine Bridge. 518-993-4709, call ahead.
Farmers' Markets in Amsterdam, Canajoharie, Fort Plain.
Farmstands including Karen's and Pine Farms on Route 5S. Check the Harvest Tour map (800-743-7337) for other farm locations.
The Bunk Barn, Amish-made outdoor furniture, Route 30, Amsterdam, 518-842-0889.
Glen Country Store for local crafts, gifts, deli, 518-922-9022. Kanatsiohareke gift shop of traditional Native American crafts and goods on Route 5, Yost, 518-673-5573.

Monte Foster's, antiques and regional Americana, Route 5, Palatine Bridge, 518-673-3611.
Natural Bridge Farm, perennials, vegetables, and a eological wonder, 756 Route 67 E, Amsterdam, 518-843-0085.
Old Peddler's Wagon, Yankee candles and collectibles,175 Church St. Amsterdam, 518- 842-5000.
Palatine Cheese, A cheddar cheese plant with retail store, owned and operated by Earl & Carol Spencer. Local and Amish goods are sold. Rt. 5 Nelliston. Tours. 518-993-5559.
Picture Perfect, an elegant and eclectic range of folk art, fine art and art supplies on Erie Boulevard in Canajoharie, 518-673-3066.
Sunshine Gardens on Route 67 for herbs, unusual annuals, and charming atmosphere, 518-843-3434.
Windfall Dutch Barn, summer concerts and dances, Salt Springville. Call 607-264-3996


The rural homestead of the Lipe family was once the site of a revolutionary fort and a frontier outpost overlooking the Mohawk River. Now housing the Fort Plain Museum, the Greek Revival home contains exhibits that span the history of the Mohawk Valley, and the museum offers special programs including lectures, encampments, and workshops.

Did you know? The Mohawk Turnpike, now called Route 5, was the principal road from Albany to the west and was known in Colonial times as the King's Highway


The Victorian Room at the Walter Elwood Museum in Amsterdam reflects the changes that occurred inside the Victorian home, particularly in the kitchen, which benefited from a variety of new labor-saving tools, many made in the Mohawk Valley.	Originally built in 1747 as a tavern for travelers on the King's Road, the Nellis Tavern celebrates the simplicity of Colonial architecture in the Mohawk Valley. Home of New York's only Annual Rhubarb Festival on the first Sunday in June.