Glens Falls, New York
Glens Falls is a city of 14,609 people in Warren County, New York, founded in 1908.
Why visit Glens Falls
Townapedia lists 57 museums and landmarks, 24 parks and trails, 94 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bakers Falls, Great Escape, Chapman Historical Museum and The Hyde Collection.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 6°F.
Weather in Glens Falls
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Glens Falls
Glens Falls is a city in Warren County, New York, United States, and is the central city of the Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 14,830 at the 2020 census. The name was given by Colonel Johannes Glen, the falls referring to a large waterfall in the Hudson River at the southern end of the city.
From the Wikipedia article Glens Falls, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Great Escape
Monument and historic site · 3.6 mi
Amusement and water park operated by Enchanted Parks
Museums and landmarks57
Chapman Historical Museum
Museum
Chapman Museum
348 Glen Street, Glens Falls
Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00; Su 12:00-16:00
The Hyde Collection
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Art museum in Glens Falls, New York
161 Warren Street, Glens Falls
18th Separate Company Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic armory building in Glens Falls, New York state, USA
A. S. Rugge House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic home at Glens Falls, Warren County, New York
Addison B. Colvin House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in Glens Falls, New York
Argent Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Apartment building in Glens Falls, New York
Asa Stower House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic home located at Queensbury, Warren County, New York
Bemis Eye Sanitarium Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Hospital in New York, United States
Cunningham House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Glens Falls, New York, United States
Dr. Charles A. Foster House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Glens Falls, New York, listed on the NRHP in Warren County
Dr. James Ferguson Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Glens Falls, NY, listed on the NRHP in Warren County, New York
Enoch Rosekrans House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
45 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds24
Glens Falls Recreation Center
Sports field and stadium · 1.3 mi
50 Glen Street, Glens Falls
12 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes94
Rock Hill Bakehouse & Cafe
Cafe · Pizza, Italian, Sandwich, Indian, American, Breakfast, Pasta, Mediterranean, Salad, Wings, Middle Eastern, Coffee Shop, Tea · 0.5 mi
We are extremely selective about our ingredients, sourcing them locally when possible and fine-tuning our recipes. No additives. No...
18 Curran Lane, Glens Falls
Mo-Sa 09:00-19:00
Giovanni Fresco
Restaurant · Italian
47 Lawrence Street, Glens Falls
We-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-15:00
Kelly’s Roots Café & Marketplace
Cafe · American, Smoothie, Cafe · 1.1 mi
13 1/2 Luzerne Road, Queensbury
Mo-Fr 08:00-15:00
Mi Rancho Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi
23 Main Street
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
82 more on the map.
History
The area is originally called Chepontuc ("difficult place to get around") in the Iroquoian languages of the area's Indigenous inhabitants. It also referred to as the "Great Carrying Place." Later, European-American settlers named the area "The Corners" in English.
As a halfway point between Fort Edward and Fort William Henry, the falls was the site of several battles during the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. The then-hamlet was mostly destroyed by fire twice during the latter conflict, forcing the Quakers to abandon the settlement until the war ended in 1783. Fire also ravaged the village in 1864, 1884, and 1902.
In 1766, it was renamed Wing's Falls for Abraham Wing – the leader of the group of Quakers who established the permanent settlement – and for the falls on the Hudson River. Wing's claim to the name of the falls and the hamlet was transferred to Colonel Johannes Glen of Schenectady in 1788, either on collection of a debt, as a result of a game of cards, or in exchange for hosting a party for mutual friends, depending on which local legend is believed. Colonel Glen changed the name to "Glen's Falls," though it was often printed with varying spelling such as "Glenn's," "Glenville", or "Glens". The spelling "Glens Falls" came to be the common usage.
From the History section of Glens Falls, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
The Queensbury Hotel
Motel and hotel · National Register of Historic Places
88 Ridge Street, Glens Falls
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queensbury - Lake George Area
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
216 Corinth Road, Queensbury
Churches and places of worship24
First Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 0.5 mi
81 Mohican Street, Glens Falls
Saint Michael The Archangel Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.3 mi
80 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls
Abiding Life Christian Church
Church · 0.9 mi
6 Professional Way, South Glens Falls
Shopping18
Gas and EV charging18
Schools, colleges and libraries32
Healthcare10
Price Chopper House Calls Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
100 Broad Street, Glens Falls
Map of Glens Falls
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 6°F | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 6°F | 3.0 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 18°F | 3.5 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 30°F | 4.0 in |
| May | 71°F | 42°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 52°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 57°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 54°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 46°F | 4.1 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 35°F | 4.1 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 24°F | 3.9 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 14°F | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Glens Falls Farm (2 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
Warren 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)
- 2013-07-12: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-08-31: Hurricane Irene (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- South Glens Falls 1 mi southeast, about 2 min by car
- Glens Falls North 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- West Glens Falls 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Hudson Falls 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Fort Edward 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- East Glenville 34 mi southwest, about 55 min by car
- Cohoes 37 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Amsterdam 38 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Albany 45 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- North Adams 51 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 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
- Downtown Glens Falls New York roundabout, JBC3, Public domain
- Civil War monument in Glens Falls, NY detail2, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Civil War monument in Glens Falls, NY, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Civil War monument in Glens Falls, NY detail, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Civil War monument in Glens Falls, NY-2, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 55 Bay Street, Glens Falls NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Episcopal Church of the Messiah Glens Falls NY 02, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Christ Church United Methodist, Glens Falls NY, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- St Mary's Catholic Church Glens Falls NY 01, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Glens Falls NY City Hall Aug 09, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- St Mary's Catholic Church Glens Falls NY 02, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Episcopal Church of the Messiah Glens Falls NY, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- St Mary's Catholic Church Glens Falls NY 05, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- First Baptist Church of Glens Falls, New York, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Smith Flats Glens Falls, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 134 Maple Street, Glens Falls NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cool Insuring Arena (Glens Falls Civic Center) interior in 2024, Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- Chapman Historical Museum Glens Falls NY, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hyde collection, Danski14, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 348 Glen Street, Glens Falls NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 62 Warren Street, Glens Falls NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Argent Apartments, Glens Falls NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stephen T. Birdsall House, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fredella Avenue Historic District, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GlensFallsStateArmory, scanned by Dave Parker, Public domain
- U.S. Post Office Hudson Falls NY Jun 08, Jimmy Emerson from Dalton GA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hoopes House in 2015, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Society of Friends Hall, Glens Falls NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 195 Ridge Street, Glens Falls NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Martin L.C. Wilmarth House 528 Glen Street Glens Falls, NY, Elizagrl, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 428 Glen Street, Glens Falls NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ChamplainCanal-1845, Planmeister, Public domain
- First Presbyterian Church, Glens Falls NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 191 Ridge Street, Glens Falls NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hiram Krum House Glens Falls New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Russel M. Little House front view, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 142 Warren Street, Glens Falls NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 162 Warren Street, Glens Falls NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 15 Sherman Avenue, Glens Falls NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 444 Glen Street, Glens Falls NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
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