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Saratoga County | Warren County | Washington County A forested mountain wilderness area, in North East, New York, with many scenic gorges, waterfalls, and lakes. The Adirondacks rise to a high point of 5,344 ft (1,629 m) at Mt. Marcy and are geologically a southern extension of the Canadian Shield. Lake Placid and Lake George are important area resorts. The Adirondack Park, a state park encompassing the area (est. 1892), is the largest park in the U.S. outside Alaska, but less than half its land is state-owned preserve. -electric library. You will find an entire commercial district with Victorian architecture; a thoroughbred race course built in 1865; surrounding neighborhoods with Victorian, Gothic, Greek Revival, Colonial Revival, and Bungalow style homes; rural farmhouses and countryside settings within a five minute drive of downtown; a National Battlefield; the 2,100 acre Spa State Park with woods, manicured lawns, Georgian architecture, pavilions, mineral bathhouses, pools, golf courses, a resort hotel and a 5,100 seat semi-enclosed performing arts center. -why Saratoga. Welcome to our little corner of the world. Warren County is located in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains, an hour's drive north of Albany, New York, the state capital. Warren Co. is rich in historical color. From Fort William Henry in Lake George, which played a crucial part in America's fight for Independence, to Cooper's Cave, in the Glens Falls area, where James Fenimore Cooper based the novel "The Last of the Mohicans". In today's world, not only is Warren Co. a vacationing mecca with colorful scenery to view because of its many lakes and majestic mountains, it is also a treasure of information for the person looking to find his ancestrial roots. So, please come in and take the time to look for an informational and historic tour. -WR- The Feeder Canal towpath, which runs through the center of Hudson Falls, is a wonderful place for walking or bicycling, alone or with friends. Hunting and fishing are also common recreational activities in this area. Deer, wild turkeys, and pheasant are common, as are trout, bass, and more. Numerous scenic parks and waterways can be found throughout the area, perfect for picnics, boating, walking, or simply enjoying the scenery. -Washington County Tourism Office. |
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