Our area has a rich heritage and this site highlights some of the wonderful opportunities for tourism and recreation in Fulton, Montgomery, Saratoga and Schenectady counties. Filled with history, architectural treasures, geological wonders and natural beauty, this area offers many interesting attractions for both tourists and residents.I'd like to share with you some of these special places, and I encourage you to discover -- or rediscover -- many of the resources in our own backyard. Along the way, be sure to stop in and support our many fine local restaurants, shops and other attractions!From this page, you can access a booklet and brochure on historic sites and recreational areas. These are in pdf format. Or you can click on the request link or call my office for printed copies.These guides offer only a sampling of the many attractions in the District. Please be sure to call ahead for hours and directions, as some places have limited hours or are by appointment only. For additional information about these or other sites, or about the many festivals and special events scheduled for this summer, you may wish to contact the local chambers of commerce. Their phone numbers and web links are included at the bottom of this page.Cordially,Hugh T. FarleySenator-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PLEASE CLICK HERE TO OPEN SENATOR FARLEY'S BOOKLET ON HISTORIC SITES AND MUSEUMS IN THE 44TH DISTRICTPLEASE CLICK HERE TO OPEN SENATOR FARLEY'S BROCHURE ON OUTDOOR RECREATION IN THE 44TH DISTRICTFor more information on some of the sites mentioned in these guides and other fun places, please click on to any of the links below that interest you. Please note that not all places in the guide have websites. Listed below are only those places that have websites.FULTON COUNTY Johnson Hall State Historic SiteFulton County Court HouseCaroga Historical MuseumGreater Johnstown School District MuseumNorthville and Northampton Historical Society MuseumGlove Theatre and MuseumPeck's Park Historical SocietyThe Wildlife Sports and Educational MuseumMONTGOMERY COUNTYFort JohnsonPalatine ChurchNellis TavernFort Klock Historic RestorationMontgomery County Department of History and ArchivesNational Kateri Tekakwitha Shring and Mohawk Caughnawaga Indian MuseumKanatsiohareke Mohawk Community Canajoharie Library and Art GalleryErie CanalSchoharie Crossing State Historic SiteLittle Red School House MuseumMargaret Reaney Memorial Library and MuseumNoteworthy Indian MuseumFort Plain Museum and Historical ParkThe Professional Wrestling Hall of FameWalter Elwood MuseumSARATOGA COUNTYSaratoga Nationa Historic ParkGrant CottageNational Bottle MuseumBrookside MuseumCanfield CasinoCharlton Historical Society MuseumWilton Heritage MuseumTown of Day MuseumNellie Tyrell MuseumCopeland Covered BridgeNew York State Military MuseumSaratoga Automobile MuseumNational Museum of Dance and Hall of FameChildren's Museum at SaratogaNational Museum of Racing and Hall of FameSCHENECTADY COUNTYEdison ExploratoriumEfner History Research LibraryStockade NeighborhoodMabee Farm Historic SiteProctor's TheatreGE Realty PlotUnion CollegeNott Memorial (and Mandeville Gallery)Schenectady Heritage Area Visitors CenterSchenectady County Historical SocietyFlint HouseEmpire State Aerosciences Museum Suits-Bueche Planetarium
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While my guides and this website highlight several museums, historic sites and public recreational areas, there are many more attractions, resources and activities in our community, including golf courses, swimming sites, local parks and natural areas, horse riding, campgrounds, farmers’ markets, fairs, festivals, scenic country roads, rodeos, horse racing, auto and moto-cross races, and even skydiving and indoor rock climbing. For more information on attractions and special events, I encourage you to contact the following Chambers of Commerce.Fulton County Chamber: 725-0641 or (800) 676-3858, http://www.fultoncountyny.org/Montgomery County Chamber: 853-1800 or (800) 743-7337, http://www.montgomerycountyny.com/Saratoga County Chamber: 584-3255 or (800) 526-8970, http://www.saratoga.org/Schenectady County Chamber: 372-5656 or (800) 962-8007, http://www.schenectadychamber.org/I LOVE NY TRAVEL GUIDE: (800) CALL-NYS or http://www.iloveny.com/home.aspx
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