Hidden Gems in Glens Falls You Might Not Know About
Glens Falls has no shortage of well-known restaurants like Morgan & Co., parks like Crandall Park, and museums like The Hyde Collection. But if you're looking to go beyond the obvious, you'll find the city is full of unique, under-the-radar spots - check out our roundup of Glens Falls hidden gems!
5 Indie Bookstores at The Shirt Factory
71 Lawrence Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801
The Shirt Factory is a destination all its own, filled with artists, artisans, and eclectic shops -but bibliophiles will be especially thrilled to find not just one, but *five* independent bookstores inside.
Beldame Books: Beldame Books has a strong focus on horror and comics, although they carry a wide selection and you might find romance, contemporary fiction, and other gems.
Ghost Books: As the name suggestions, Ghost Books specializes in horror, speculative fiction, and the supernatural.
Sweet Side Records: Sweet Side Records is part record store and part bookstore, with a music-focused selection with rock memoirs and other gems.
Black Walnut Books: Black Walnut Books showcases queer books and authors of color.
Little Black Walnut Books: A spinoff of Black Walnut Books, Little Black Walnut Books is just for kids!
Make sure you check out the rest of the unique shops throughout the three floors of The Shirt Factory!
Sagamore Street Park
Sagamore Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801
While Crandall Park gets most of the attention when it comes to Glens Falls parks, Sagamore Street Park is a quieter neighborhood gem.
You'll find a playground, tennis and basketball courts, a community garden, and easy access to the Warren County Bikeway.
East Field Recreation Center
175 Dix Avenue, Glens Falls NY 12801
East Field Recreation Center is a multi-use recreational facility that is used by local sports teams, but it also features a playground, basketball courts, and a walking path.
And did you know? There's also a pool, available to residents of Glens Falls.
The Bourbon Room
190 Glen Street (behind Downtown Social), Glens Falls, NY 12801
Tucked behind Downtown Social and accessible via a side entrance, The Bourbon Room exudes secret speakeasy vibes.
Inside, you'll discover a moody, upscale atmosphere with a to-die-for whiskey selection, seasonal cocktails, and elevated pub fare. They also host live jazz music.
Glens Falls Feeder Canal Trail
Access Points: Murray Street or Shermantown Road, Glens Falls, NY 2801
Additional Access Points in Queensbury & Hudson Falls
Everyone knows the Warren County Bikeway, but the Feeder Canal Trail is just as scenic and often less crowded.
This peaceful, flat trail follows the historic Feeder Canal and stretches from Feeder Canal Park/Overlook Park in Glens Falls to the Empire State Trail in Fort Edward.
Folklife Center at the Crandall Public Library
251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801
Inside Crandall Public Library is one of the most quietly fascinating places in the city - the Folklife Center.
Which archives of oral histories, vintage photographs, rare books, and rotating exhibits, it's a lesser-known cultural hub. Catch a free concert or storytelling night here!
New Way Lunch
21 South Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801
This unassuming hot dog restaurant has been a Glens Falls institution since 1919. New Way Lunch is known for their signature "dirt dogs," as hailed by Food Network star Rachael Ray.
Dirt dogs are grilled hot dogs on steamed buns topped with mustard, onions, and a secret meat sauce.
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