West Glens Falls, New York
West Glens Falls is a community of 10,050 people in Warren County, New York.
Why visit West Glens Falls
Townapedia lists 51 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 54 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include West Mountain, Great Escape, Chapman Historical Museum and 18th Separate Company Armory.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 6°F.
Weather in West Glens Falls
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West Glens Falls
West Glens Falls is a census-designated place (CDP) and hamlet in Warren County, New York, United States. The population was 9,473 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article West Glens Falls, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
West Mountain
Ski area · 2.1 mi
Ski area in New York, United States
59 West Mountain Road, Queensbury
Great Escape
Monument and historic site · 3.2 mi
Amusement and water park operated by Enchanted Parks
Museums and landmarks51
Chapman Historical Museum
Museum · 2.4 mi
Chapman Museum
348 Glen Street, Glens Falls
Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00; Su 12:00-16:00
18th Separate Company Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic armory building in Glens Falls, New York state, USA
A. S. Rugge House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic home at Glens Falls, Warren County, New York
Addison B. Colvin House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Glens Falls, New York
Argent Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Apartment building in Glens Falls, New York
Bemis Eye Sanitarium Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Hospital in New York, United States
Cunningham House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Glens Falls, New York, United States
Dr. Charles A. Foster House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 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 · 3.5 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 · 3.3 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Ephraim B. Potter House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
F. W. Wait House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Glens Falls, New York, United States
39 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
Glens Falls Recreation Center
Sports field and stadium · 2.0 mi
50 Glen Street, Glens Falls
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes54
Ambrosia Diner
Diner · American · 1.8 mi
518 Aviation Road, Queensbury
Mo-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Kelly’s Roots Café & Marketplace
Cafe · American, Smoothie, Cafe · 1.5 mi
13 1/2 Luzerne Road, Queensbury
Mo-Fr 08:00-15:00
The Tavern
Restaurant · Grill, Breakfast · 1.7 mi
340 Aviation Road, Queensbury
Tu-Su 06:00-22:00; Mo 11:00-22:00
42 more on the map.
Where to stay12
Sleep Inn & Suites Queensbury - Lake George
Motel and hotel · 2.4 mi
906 United States Route 9, Queensbury
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queensbury - Lake George Area
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
216 Corinth Road, Queensbury
Churches and places of worship14
First Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 2.4 mi
81 Mohican Street, Glens Falls
Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.7 mi
448 Aviation Road, Queensbury
Redeemer Reformed Presbyterian Church in America
Church · Presbyterian · 1.1 mi
548 Luzerne Road, Queensbury
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries26
Healthcare9
Price Chopper House Calls Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.1 mi
100 Broad Street, Glens Falls
Hudson Headwaters Health Network Administrative Offices
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
9 Carey Road, Queensbury
WellNow Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.4 mi
920 United States Route 9, Queensbury
Map of West Glens Falls
213 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, 5 miles away.
- Glens Falls 3 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Saratoga Springs 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- East Glenville 33 mi south, about 53 min by car
- Amsterdam 35 mi southwest, about 57 min by car
- Niskayuna 36 mi south, about 58 min by car
- Schenectady 37 mi south, about 59 min by car
- Cohoes 37 mi south, about 59 min by car
- Gloversville 37 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Troy 39 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Rotterdam 39 mi south, about 1 h 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
- Chapman Historical Museum Glens Falls NY, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ChamplainCanal-1845, Planmeister, Public domain
- 134 Maple Street, 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
- 444 Glen Street, Glens Falls NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joubert and White Building Aug 09, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Glens Falls NY City Hall Aug 09, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Peyser and Morrison Shirt Company Building, Glens Falls NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 45 William Street, Glens Falls NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 453 Glen Street, Glens Falls NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bemis Sanitarium, 1890, Image from page 45 of "The literary digest" (1890), Public domain
- 126 Warren Street, Glens Falls NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dr. James Ferguson Office Glens Falls NY, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Glens Falls Cemetery Chapel, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 146 Warren Street, Glens Falls NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William McEchron House Aug 09, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 175 Ridge Street, Glens Falls NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 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
- GlensFalls Feeder-canal summer-months, Jillbrown11407, CC0
- Martin L.C. Wilmarth House 528 Glen Street Glens Falls, NY, Elizagrl, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Beautiful Entry Foyer, Elizagrl, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Built by Ephraim B. Potter, Elizagrl, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stunning Interior, Elizagrl, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 15 Sherman Avenue, Glens Falls NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 380 Glen Street, Glens Falls NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Former Glens Falls High School in 2015, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Presbyterian Church, Glens Falls NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sherman Square Apartments 2015, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington at Half-Way Brook (Glens Falls), August, 1783. (3990850274), New York Public Library, No restrictions
- First Presbyterian Church Glens Falls NY, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sherman House in 2015, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
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