A Great Place to Live, Work, and Play

Within minutes of closing your business at the end of the day, you can be skiing on lighted cross-country or downhill trails, boating on one of our many lakes or rivers, or simply watching the sun set between the mountain peaks in your own backyard. The Adirondack Park is the largest publicly protected area in the United States, greater in size than Yellowstone, Everglades, Glacier, and Grand Canyon national parks combined. It is a year-round playground with four distinct seasons, attracting thousands of visitors who enjoy every recreational pastime imaginable and high-quality service.

Downtown Glens Falls features a vibrant nightlife and music scene, two microbreweries, a civic center, and a great selection of dining options. There's also the Wood Theater for music, dance and theatrical performances, a cinema that offers dinner and a movie, and the Glens Falls Symphony, a professional orchestra featuring world-renowned guest artists. The Hyde Collection is one of several local museums that reflect the region's rich heritage. It houses one of the country's top private art collections in an outstanding example of American Renaissance architecture.

The business, shopping, and entertainment area that makes up the city center is surrounded by tree-lined residential streets featuring attractive, affordable homes. In 2006, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. released a report stating Glens Falls is one of the most popular destinations for people moving to or within New York State. The National Association of Realtors places the median home price at $164,200 in the Glens Falls MSA, which is moderate compared to most northeast U.S. metro areas.

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The creation of this Web site was assisted with a grant from Niagara Mohawk, A National Grid Company, through the NYS Public Service Commission approved Economic Development Plan.