Why visit Altamont
Townapedia lists 26 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 7 places to eat and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Adam Hilton House, Altamont Historic District and Breitenbach Castle.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 12°F.
Weather in Altamont
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About Altamont
Altamont is a village in the town of Guilderland in Albany County, New York, United States. The village is in the western part of the town. The population was 1,675 at the 2020 census. The name means "high mountain."
From the Wikipedia article Altamont, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks26
Adam Hilton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Guilderland, New York
Altamont Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Altamont, New York
Apple Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic tavern in Guilderland, New York state, USA
Aumic House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Charles Parker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Coppola House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Delaware and Hudson Railroad Passenger Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Railway station in Altamont, the United States of America
Fine Arts and Flower Building, Altamont Fairground
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Building in New York, United States of America
Frederick Crouse House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Gardner House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Guilderland, New York, USA
Gifford Grange Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Building in New York, United States of America
Guilderland Cemetery Vault
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic cemetery in New York, United States
14 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
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Restaurants and cafes7
History
In colonial times, this area was part of the Manor of Rensselaerwyck, granted by the Dutch West India Company to Killian Van Rensselaer in 1630. The area was known as Hellerburgh in the early 18th century. In the early 19th century Knowersville was established in the rural part of Albany County, just below the Helderberg Mountains. This settlement eventually became known as Altamont.
Altamont was a summer vacation spot that was reached by train. The train station that once served this formerly busy whistlestop is now the location of the Altamont Free Library. The old hotel in the town center burned down nearly a century ago. A village fair has been held annually in the local fairgrounds since 1893. The fairground is also the site of other festivals.
The village incorporated in 1890. Hiram Griggs was Altamont's first mayor, and his house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010. Also on the National Register of Historic Places are the Delaware and Hudson Railroad Passenger Station, Fine Arts and Flower Building Altamont Fairground, Hayes House, and Lainhart Farm Complex and Dutch Barn.
From the History section of Altamont, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship3
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Saints Lucy and Bernadette Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.4 mi
109;115 Grand Street, Altamont
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Map of Altamont
61 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 12°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 13°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 20°F | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 33°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 70°F | 44°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 54°F | 5.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 59°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 56°F | 4.1 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 48°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 38°F | 4.5 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 28°F | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 19°F | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Delanson 2Ne (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Albany County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Schenectady County Airport (SCH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Rotterdam 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Schenectady 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Niskayuna 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Albany 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Roessleville 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- East Glenville 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Loudonville 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Latham 15 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Cohoes 17 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Watervliet 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Altamont, N.Y. LOC 99466396, Burleigh, L. R. (Lucien R.); Burleigh Litho; Burleigh, L. R., Public domain
- Gifford Grange Hall, Guilderland, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charles Parker House, Mdr192, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lainhart farmhouse (Small), GeneBuds, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jacob Crouse Inn, New York, TrudiJ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Farmhouse in complex, GG789H, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Centerpointe Community Church, Guilderland, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Delaware and Hudson Railroad Passenger Station Altamont NY Feb 11, Doug Kerr from Albany, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hayes House, Altamont, NY, TrudiJ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Schoolhouse No. 6 Guilderland NY Jul 11, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Altamont Historic District, Altamont, TrudiJ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appel Inn red buildings, Guilderland, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
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