Glens Falls & Queensbury


North: Lake George |  South: South Glens Falls, Wilton |  Glens Falls Topographic Map

Glens Falls Downtown, looking south towards South Glens Falls & Coopers Cave
.Glens Falls Downtown, on Glen Street or US 9
Glens Falls is an old paper and wood mill city located on the Upper Falls of the Hudson River, just past the I-87 bridges over the Hudson River. Queensbury is the town surrounding Glens Falls. Though technically not in the Adirondack Park, it is the gateway city to the park and mountains and is the largest one in north country next to Plattsburgh. Though it has seen better days and has experienced many gut wrenching old plant closings, it is still a well maintained place unlike some notorious downstate horror stories. The downtown district got the usual old urban area makeover and is reasonably pleasant, since those older buildings were well built with style. The shopping area off of Exit 19, NY 254 and US 9, is the last major mall chain store area before the Adirondacks and Exit 18 is the best place to get basic gas and fast food at reasonable prices. So if you need some gas-food-lodging-supplies before the Adirondack Mountains or Canada, stop here. In downtown Glens Falls, by the god awful rotary above, is the Glens Falls Civic Center, a major venue for sports, music and other events in this part of the country.
Coopers Cave Bridge, US 9 over the Hudson River
Coopers Cave Bridge, US 9 over the Hudson River

Cooper's Cave Bridge is where US 9 crosses the Hudson River between City of Glens Falls and Village of South Glens Falls. There is an actual cave under the bridge open to the public. This cave was an inspiration to the original American novelist James Fennimore Cooper in the 1820's as he penned his classic novel, "Last of the Mohicans". This would have been where Hawkeye and Uncas hid under the falls to escape the pursuing Indians, as depicted in the great movie of the same name. Of course, settlement and industrialization changed the character of this gorge, like a dam, but later pollution control efforts as well as civic pride resurrected this spot for you to enjoy for free.

Useful Links
      City of Glens Falls
      Village of South Glens Falls


Participating Establishments
Warren County 12801 Zip Code 518 Area Code

Americas Best Inn & Suites of Queensbury & Glens Falls, NY


24 Big Boom Road, Right by Exit 18 Northbound Off Ramp
complimentary breakfast, free local calls Housekeeping units, right next to highway and businesses, great for Civic Center events Phone: 518-793-8891 Reservation: 800-237-8466 Email 		Americas Best Inn & Suites
Graylyn Motel of South Glens Falls

Graylyn Motel of South Glens Falls


3 Miles North of Exit 17 on US 9
complimentary breakfast, free local calls, pool housekeeping units
Great for Civic Center events or Saratoga Nightlife and Horse Racing
Phone: 518-792-1690 Reservation: 800-237-8466 Email