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Dick and Peg's Northward Inn, Gloversville, NY

Fulton County Restaurants Serve a Tasty Variety of Foods

New York is synonymous with great restaurants, and Fulton County certainly delivers in the dining spectrum. No matter where you travel in Fulton County, you’ll find a variety of quality restaurants serving up everything from handmade pizza to filet mignon and seafood. Fulton County's Landmark Restaurants Dick & Peg’s Northward Inn in Gloversville has been a longtime favorite with the locals. Family-owned and operated for more than 35 years, Dick & Peg’s is a high-end... Read More »
Micropolis Gallery in Gloversville, NY

Visual Art Showcased in Gloversville, Fulton County Galleries

While the visual splendor of the southern Adirondack Park can be seen all over Fulton County, residents and visitors to the area need not look any further than a series of locally owned and supported art galleries for visual stimulation. Artistic Connections Indeed, opportunities to see visual art abound in Fulton County, the most prominent of which is the Fulton County Regional Chamber of Commerce & Industry Art Gallery. The free-admission gallery is located in the chamber’s offices... Read More »
Pine Brook Golf Club in Gloversville, NY

Fulton County Offers Excellent Golf Options

The club scene has a special meaning to golfers in Fulton County. There are a number of top golf venues in the area, including: Fox Run Golf Club Duffers can play from four tees ranging from 5,100 to 6,400 yards, plus golfers can additionally play famed courses such as Pebble Beach and St. Andrews without ever setting foot outside of county. Pebble Beach and St. Andrews – how is that possible? It's possible because Fox Run Golf Club in Johnstown has two indoor simulators that can showcase... Read More »
Crystal Grove Diamond Mine in Fulton County, NY

Crystal Diamond Mine Is a Fun Family Outing

Someone came up with a sparkling idea 40 years ago, and the interesting concept is still going strong today. Crystal Grove Diamond Mine & Campground is located just outside St. Johnsville in Oppenheim, at the foothills of the Adirondacks in Fulton County. Visitors to Crystal Grove can enter the mine and dig for quartz crystal diamonds, which are not found anywhere else in the world. The quartz stones are actually referred to as Herkimer diamonds, and the largest one found at Crystal Grove... Read More »

Snowmobile Aficionados Find Heaven in Fulton County

When winter weather drops in on New York‚ hundreds of Fulton County residents don’t break into depression. They break out their snowmobiles. Snowmobiling is one of the favorite cold-weather pastimes in the Adirondack region‚ and Fulton County has the conditions and infrastructure to keep participants happily trekking along. “It’s one of the major winter activities here‚” says Joe Sullivan of Powerhouse Motor Sports of Mayfield. The county has more than 150 miles of well-maintained trails. And... Read More »
Johnstown, NY Farmers Market

Gloversville Grows Farmers Market and Farm-to-Table Movement

There is plenty in store for Gloversville residents who want to support local farmers.   Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market opened in August 2009 in downtown Gloversville, across from the Glove Theatre. The grocery store features fresh items that are locally produced.   “Area farmers supply us with fruits and vegetables as well as items such as maple syrup, honey and dairy from four local creameries,” says Chris Curro, manager of Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market. “We... Read More »

Gloversville Overflows with History and Family Fun

Gloversville is not at a loss for venues, with the Glove Theatre providing the perfect location for live performances. Built in 1914 and saved from the wrecking ball in 1995, its history is in vaudeville and movies, which is demonstrated through displays in the Glove Theater Museum. Christmas and variety shows are the hallmark of the Glove Theater presentations, and something visitors won't want to miss.   The city's heritage lives on at The Glove Theatre Museum, where you can browse... Read More »

Gloversville Offers Great Golf Courses and More

Gloversville takes good care of its golfers, with multiple courses for enthusiasts to choose from. Holland Meadows in Gloversville is an 18-hole, par 59 course that features 13 par-3 holes and five par-4s. The longest hole measures 405 yards and the shortest is 100 yards, and women always tee off from the same set of tees as the men. There are four ponds and a stream that come into play on six of the holes at Holland Meadows. The signature is No. 16, a 100-yard par-3 that requires a shot... Read More »