Watervliet, New York
Watervliet is a city of 10,287 people in Albany County, New York, founded in 1896.
Why visit Watervliet
Townapedia lists 127 museums and landmarks, 42 parks and trails, 132 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 19 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy Waterfront Farmers Market (Summer), Cannon Building and Hart-Cluett Mansion.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Watervliet
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Watervliet
Watervliet is a city in northeastern Albany County, New York, United States. The population was 10,375 as of the 2020 census. Watervliet is north of Albany, the capital of the state, and is bordered on the north, west, and south by the town of Colonie. The city is also known as "the Arsenal City".
From the Wikipedia article Watervliet, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do19
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Museums and landmarks127
Cannon Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Hotel in Troy, New York, USA
Hart-Cluett Mansion
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house
57 2nd Street, Troy
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Monument and historic site · Episcopal · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Episcopal church in Troy, New York, USA
58 3rd Street, Troy
Troy Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Library in Troy, New York, United States
100 2nd Street, Troy
Mo-Th 09:00-18:00; Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
W. & L. E. Gurley Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in New York, United States
514 Fulton Street
Albany Rural Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Cemetery in Menands, New York, United States; located outside of the city of Albany
Alfred H. Renshaw House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in Colonie, New York
Bacon-Stickney House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic home located at Colonie in Albany County, New York
Bryan's Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic commercial building in New York, United States
Burden Ironworks Office Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic commercial building in New York, United States
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Central Troy Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic district in Troy, New York, United States
Chapel + Cultural Center at Rensselaer
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Church in Troy, New York, United States
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Parks, trails and playgrounds42
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Restaurants and cafes132
Big Apple Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza, Wings, Sandwich, Italian · 1.4 mi
Formerly Pizza Bella.
108 14th Street, Troy
Mo-Su 10:00-02:30
Bacchus Woodfired
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
33 2nd Street, Troy
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr 11:30-24:00; Sa 17:00-24:00; Su 16:00-21:00
Bard and Baker: Board Game Café
Cafe · Coffee, Pastry · 1.1 mi
501 Broadway, Troy
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-00:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Bootlegger's on Broadway
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
200 Broadway, Troy
Mo-Fr 15:30-18:00+; Sa 11:00-18:00+; Su 12:00-18:00+
Burrito Burrito
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
Located at NoFun in Troy. Vegan dining options
275 River Street, Troy
Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00
De Fazio's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 mi
266 4th Street, Troy
Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00
Little Pecks
Cafe · Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Coffee · 0.9 mi
Little Pecks is a neighborhood all-day café with a passion for tasty bites and quality beans. We're also the perfect place to meet up...
211 Broadway, Troy
Mo 08:00-16:00; Tu-Su 08:00-20:30
River St. Poke Bar
Restaurant · Poke, Sushi · 0.7 mi
184 River Street, Troy
Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
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History
The explorer Henry Hudson arrived in the area of Watervliet around 1609. The area was first settled by Europeans in 1643 as part of the Rensselaerswyck patroonship, under the direction of Kiliaen van Rensselaer. In 1710, Derrick van der Heyden operated a ferry from the Bleeker Farm (near 16th Street) across the Hudson River to Troy. Troops during the Revolutionary War used this ferry in 1777 on their way to Bemis Heights and Stillwater for the Battle of Saratoga. In 1786, a second ferry was started at Ferry Street (today 14th Street) over to Troy. The town of Watervliet was founded in 1788 and included all of present-day Albany County except what was in the city of Albany at the time. Because so many towns had been created from the town of Watervliet, it is regarded as the "mother of towns" in the county. In 1816, as the first post office was erected, corner of River and Ferry streets (Broadway and 14th Street), it took the name Watervliet.
In the mid-1700s, the area of Watervliet was also known as Bought, or Boght, named after the Dutch word "bocht," meaning "bend" or "corner." This is reflected in contemporary Revolutionary War pension service records.
From the History section of Watervliet, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship34
Albany Sarang Fellowship Korean Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.6 mi
410 23rd Street, Watervliet
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.7 mi
610 25th Street, Watervliet
Saint Peter Armenian Apostolic Church
Church · Armenian Apostolic · 0.8 mi
100 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet
Jermain Memorial Eucumenical Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.8 mi
601 5th Avenue, Watervliet
Shopping23
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries56
Healthcare5
Map of Watervliet
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 17°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 18°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 26°F | 2.9 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.9 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 3.8 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 4.2 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 33°F | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 25°F | 3.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Troy L&D Hcn (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
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
Albany International Airport (ALB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Troy 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Latham 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Loudonville 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Cohoes 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Roessleville 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Albany 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Niskayuna 11 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Schenectady 12 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Rotterdam 13 mi west, about 22 min by car
- East Glenville 15 mi northwest, about 24 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
- WatervlietNY, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Watervliet, New York veterans (35036784000), Henry Bellagnome from Troy, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Watervliet Arsenal plaques (35036784950), Henry Bellagnome from Troy, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Watervliet Arsenal plaques (35384627266), Henry Bellagnome from Troy, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Congress Street Bridge, Troy NY, from Watervliet - panoramio, ronmcc, CC BY 3.0
- Troy seen from Watervliet, NY (35257531102) (cropped), Henry Bellagnome from Troy, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Picnic time at Hudson Shores Park; Watervliet, NY (35036905080), Henry Bellagnome from Troy, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- View of Troy, NY from Watervliet across the Hudson (35036891710), Henry Bellagnome from Troy, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- RensCoHistSoc, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cannon Building, Troy, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Paul's Episcopal Church, Troy, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- TroyPublicLibrary, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gurley Building Wade, This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade . To see his entire portfolio, click here . @ thatmattwade This image is protected by copyright ! If you would like to use it, please read..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- NewtonvilleMethodistChurch, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Haskell School (Troy, New York), Peter Flass, CC BY 4.0
- TroyPostOffice2, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William Dickey House, Cohoes, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Goodrich School 1, Collin Manley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Troy Public School 10 (formerly), UtsukushiHikariNY, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RiverStreetTroyNY, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Newtonville Post Office NY, Doug Kerr ( Dougtone ), CC BY-SA 2.0
- Troy NY Fall, BenFrantzDale, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oakwood Chapel Pano, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Troy Gas Light Company, Gasholder House, Jefferson Street & Fifth Avenue, Troy (Rensselaer County, New York), Not specified on LOC website, Public domain
- Fall leaves in St. Agnes cemetery (Menands, NY) - panoramio, ronmcc, CC BY 3.0
- EmmaWillardSchool, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kate Mullany House oblique view, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Congress Bridge 20091022, Jag9889, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 787NorthEnd, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BridgeExpansionJoint, This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade . To see his entire portfolio, click here . @ thatmattwade This image is protected by copyright ! If you would like to use it, please read..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- TroyFromCongressStBridgeSmall, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- TroyWaterfrontPano, This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade . To see his entire portfolio, click here . @ thatmattwade This image is protected by copyright ! If you would like to use it, please read..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Troy rocks Prospect Park, Zotdragon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- United Waste Manufacturing Company Building (view to South), Kathryn M. Conway, CC BY-SA 4.0
- United Waste Manufacturing Company Building (view toward West), Kathryn M. Conway, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fire 1854 Restored, See source, Public domain
- Fire 1854, See source, Public domain
- CongressStreetBridge, This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade . To see his entire portfolio, click here . @ thatmattwade This image is protected by copyright ! If you would like to use it, please read..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Neemes Foundry, Alyshkalia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- French House, Russel Sage College, Troy, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
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