Broadalbin, New York
Broadalbin is a village of 1,819 people in Fulton County, New York.
Why visit Broadalbin
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 12 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ozoner 29 Drive-in, Adirondack Animal Land and Hotel Broadalbin.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F; January lows average 7°F.
Weather in Broadalbin
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Broadalbin
Broadalbin is a village in Fulton County, New York, United States. The name derives from the Breadalbane Region in Scotland. The majority of the village lies in the town of Broadalbin, but a small part is located in the town of Mayfield.
From the Wikipedia article Broadalbin (village), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks3
Hotel Broadalbin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic hotel in Broadalbin, New York, US
59 West Main Street, Broadalbin
The Wildlife Sports and Educational Museum
Museum · 1.2 mi
3747 State Route 30, Amsterdam
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes12
Dairy Frost
Ice cream · 1.3 mi
3708 State Highway 30, Amsterdam
Mo,Fr-Su 12:00-21:00 "summer"; Tu-Th 15:00-21:00 "summer"; PH off
Lakeside Marina and Tavern
Restaurant · Burger, Pizza, Sandwich · 1.5 mi
306 Woods Hollow Road
Mo,We-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Pizza Supreme
Restaurant · Pizza
2 North Main Street, Broadalbin
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 13:00-20:00
Broadalbin Diner
Restaurant · Breakfast, Sandwich
Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00; Sa-Su 07:00-13:00
History
The village is near the site of the first settlement in the town, which took place c.1770.
The Hotel Broadalbin, built in 1854 as a glove store and expanded in 1881 when it was converted into a hotel, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011. It was recently renovated and continues to operate year-round as a hotel.
In 1879, the east side of North Main Street was devastated by fire. Although 16 businesses were destroyed, there was no loss of life.
From the History section of Broadalbin (village), New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship4
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.5 mi
North Main Street, Broadalbin
Shopping2
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School
School · 2.6 mi
1870 County Hwy 107, Amsterdam
Map of Broadalbin
31 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 7°F | 3.9 in |
| Feb | 27°F | 8°F | 3.5 in |
| Mar | 35°F | 16°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 48°F | 29°F | 4.3 in |
| May | 63°F | 42°F | 4.5 in |
| Jun | 72°F | 52°F | 4.9 in |
| Jul | 77°F | 56°F | 4.8 in |
| Aug | 73°F | 54°F | 4.1 in |
| Sep | 67°F | 46°F | 4.3 in |
| Oct | 53°F | 36°F | 4.9 in |
| Nov | 40°F | 25°F | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 30°F | 16°F | 4.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Gloversville 7Nw (Peck Lake) (12 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
Fulton County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-12-19: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-13: 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, 19 miles away.
- Gloversville 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Amsterdam 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- East Glenville 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Saratoga Springs 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Schenectady 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Rotterdam 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Niskayuna 23 mi southeast, about 37 min by car
- Altamont 26 mi south, about 41 min by car
- Cohoes 31 mi southeast, about 51 min by car
- Albany 34 mi southeast, about 54 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
- Main Street, Broadalbin, New York, Boston Public Library, Public domain
- Broadalbin Baptist Church, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 11 West Main Street, Broadalbin, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 36 West Main Street, Broadalbin, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- North Main Street east side north from Saratoga Avenue, Broadalbin, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Presbyterian Church, Broadalbin, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hotel Broadalbin, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hotel Broadalbin Jun 10, Doug Kerr from Albany, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Broadalbin Library, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- North Main Street east side south, from mid-block Broadalbin, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Broadalbin United Methodist Church, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Church of St. Joseph, Broadalbin, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 136 County Hwy 155, Broadbin, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wildlife Museum & Art Gallery, Mayfield, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
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