Welcome to the official Montgomery County Tourism blog, where we talk about where to go and what to do on your next visit to our historic, exciting corner of New York state.
Empire State Development Announces “Raising The Bar” Restaurant Recovery Fund
Empire State Development Announces “Raising The Bar” Restaurant Recovery Fund Empire State Development is offering grants of up to $5,000 for restaurants adjusting to COVID-19 safety guidelines. The $3M+ Raising the Bar Restaurant Recovery Fund—supported by Diageo North America, Coastal Pacific Wine & Spirits (a division of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits), National Development Council…
History at Home Winter Series
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site (opens in a new tab) is excited to announce their 2021 Virtual “History at Home” Winter Lecture series. The site will offer free online programs from January to March covering a range of interesting history topics. Links for the programs can be found on Schoharie Crossings NYS Parks webpage, on…
Virtual Classes and Workshops
The Landis Arboretum aims to foster appreciation and understanding of trees and other plants and their importance in our environment. The educational curriculum is a major component of the Arboretum’s program. Events and workshops designed for elementary school classes as well as the general public focus on the flora and fauna of the Arboretum. Associated activities…
The City of Amsterdam Drive-Thru Trick or Treat Sponsored by MCT Federal Credit Union
The City of Amsterdam Drive-Thru Trick or Treat Sponsored by MCT Federal Credit Union The City of Amsterdam will be hosting a Drive Thru Trick-or-Treat Sponsored by MCT Federal Credit Union on Saturday, October 31 starting at 1pm. The event will be held in the north end of Veteran’s Park in the parking lot at…
Erie Canal Art the Topic for Presentation
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site will host Mary Alexander, Curator of Education and Public Engagement at the Arkell Museum at Canajoharie, for a program on Tuesday, October 13th. Tune in at 6:30pm for the presentation, “Perennial in Frame: Picturesque History with The Arkell Museum.” Explore some of the great paintings in the collection at the…
Fall Foliage Report: September 30 – October 6
I LOVE NY starts the “New York Fall Foliage Report” on September 11 and will continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November. Montgomery County has started its own annual report this year as well. Reporting station: Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site, Fort Hunter Percent of trees…
“Be a Tourist in Your Own Town” Village of Canajoharie and Burbine Forest make for an Enjoyable Day Trip
“Be a Tourist in Your Own Town” #ExploreMoreMontgomery Village of Canajoharie and Burbine Forest make for an Enjoyable Day Trip Stops: Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library 2 Erie Blvd, Canajoharie, NY 13317 Lee’s Shops At Wagner Square 24 Church St, Canajoharie, NY 13317 The Village Restaurant 59 Church St, Canajoharie, NY…
Halloween 2020 Drive-Thru Trick or Treat Sponsored by MCT Federal Credit Union
The City of Amsterdam and the Amsterdam Tourism, Marketing & Recreation Department presents Amsterdam’s Drive-Thru Trick or Treat Sponsored by MCT Federal Credit Union on Saturday, October 31st at 1PM.Treat bags will be given to the first 1,500 kids. Children must be present in the car to receive a bag and the event is open…
Fall Foliage Report: September 23-29
I LOVE NY starts the “New York Fall Foliage Report” on September 11 and will continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November. Montgomery County has started its own annual report this year as well. Reporting station: Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site, Fort Hunter Percent of trees…
The D&H Canal: 19th Century Engine of Prosperity program offered by Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
The D&H Canal: 19th Century Engine of Prosperity program offered by Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site! Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site will host Bill Merchant of the D&H Canal Museum on Thursday, September 24th at 6:30pm for a special online program. The D&H Canal: 19th Century Engine of Prosperity tells the basic history of the…