Location: South Glens Falls
Top Things to do in South Glens Falls
- 1. The Great Escape and Splashwater Kingdom
- 2. The Hyde Collection Art Museum and Historic Home
- 3. Moreau Lake State Park
- 4. Cooper's Cave
- 5. Old Fort House Museum
- 6. Feeder Canal Trail
- 7. King Smiley Billiards
- 8. Six Flags Great Escape Indoor Water Park
- 9. Charles Wood Theater
- 10. Timeless Art Gallery and Gifts
What to do and see in South Glens Falls, United States: The Best Places and Tips
South Glens Falls is a village in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The population was 3,368 at the 2000 census. The village is in the northern part of the Town of Moreau, south of the City of Glens Falls.
Restaurants in South Glens Falls
1. The Great Escape and Splashwater Kingdom
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 1 reviews
Opening weekend, May 13 & 14! The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom has over 135 rides, shows & attractions, including a full outdoor water park. Featuring thrilling rides like Comet and the all-new Extreme Supernova as well as two children's areas - there is something for everyone!
Reviewed By Hokiechip - Roanoke, VA
We've visited Great Escape for the first time and were really disappointed. We are roller coaster enthusiasts and found that two of their five coasters were closed both days. The only thing that "salvaged" the trip was the ride crew on the Comet, who seemed to really enjoy their job and allowed us numerous repeat rides due to the low crowd. BTW, the Comet should not be missed - despite being 90 years old, the Comet delivers plenty of airtime without being very rough.
Our first day, we arrived late afternoon and found the park very difficult to navigate due to the combination of fog machines and lack of lighting. Perhaps that works great for the Halloween theme, but we became really frustrated on trying to find specific places.
Overall, I would have to rate this park this park very low - perhaps at the bottom in the theme parks that we have visited. Because of it's past history as Storyland, it does have lost of things for the little ones to do. If we were in the neighborhood, we would stop in try and ride the coasters we missed, but would not make a special trip to visit.
2. The Hyde Collection Art Museum and Historic Home
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 163 reviews
Reviewed By RachaelLeigh - Glens Falls, New York
This collection is beyond any small towns desires for beautiful art and culture. What a treasure located in hometown, USA. I love visiting with friends and family when they visit and also just to stop by for special exhibits when flying solo. Renoir, Picasso, Ruebens just to name a few...along with gorgeous architecture and lovely history.
3. Moreau Lake State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By 190laurienm - Gansevoort, New York
state park isn great for families or individuals for swimming, just going for a walk. group picnic,camping and kayakking. My grandsons love swimming here.Since this is a state park you do not have to pay entry fee if you are 65+ during the week
4. Cooper's Cave
Overall Ratings
3 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By ReddyBro
The portion dedicated to Coopers Cave is short with bits of info about James Fenimore Cooper's interaction with Glens Falls and the book he wrote Last of the Mohicans.
If you walk in the opposite direction after having visited the Cooper Cave section you can stay on an asphalt path along the canal that has many benches and nice vistas
across the canal. It's about 2 miles round trip from the South Glens Falls Historical Park. There are also other trails along the Feeder Trail but this section is nice for slow pace..young children or seniors. Some reviews are mistakenly referencing Coopers Cave Ale Company that is a bar not near this history site.
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5. Old Fort House Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
The Old Fort House Museum is located on Lower Broadway in Fort Edward, NY. It features a five building complex of local artifacts. The museum is open seasonally from June through October and year round by appointment for school and motor coach tours. Our gift shop is also open year round during office hours with a large selection of books on local history.
Reviewed By NYCampers - Scotia, New York
Visited the Old Fort Museum and was welcomed into the home with an informative tour. Our tour guide was warm and knowledgeable. She provided anecdotes and stories about the rooms and artifacts to give visitors the background to understand the historical significance while at the same time bringing the house to life. A must see if you are a history buff or doing genealogy research.
6. Feeder Canal Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By apples0ranges - Saratoga Springs, New York
I have utilized this trail usually by bicycle multiple times over the years; the trail is quite flat most of the way except to the very end in HF by the Five Combines which is the original canal lock system (and is quite pretty) and further north in Queensbury along Glen Lake and Lake George. It is a non-motorized trail thus a lot safer than biking along a road and it is well maintained. We like it because it follows the old canal and has lots of shade and sometimes mallards swimming in the canal. Many people also walk the trail with their dog. I've biked by myself and have never had a problem. There are even 2 ice cream shops I can think of to stop at which is nice for those with kids. The trail is a positive thing for those who have easy access to it and it provides availability of a free and healthy outdoor activity to those who are visiting.
7. King Smiley Billiards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
King Smiley Billiards is the area's premier pool hall. We feature eight 9-foot, well maintained tables. We also have a private space available with a 7-foot "bar" table and darts for your get-together. Couples, singles and parties of up to 20 people will find KSB a comfortable place for nighttime fun. It's the perfect place for pool-hall junkies to get their fix or a group of friends to unwind and have a few drinks. With it's retro-inspired vibe, KSB offers a modern option for those seeking a hotspot that hearkens back to an era when good times ruled. That era is back at King Smiley Billiards.
Reviewed By DVCMama - Jacksonville, Florida
This is a fairly new place in Ft. Edward. I've been there with my husband several times and it's a nice place to go. We are both very competitive and not only do they have pool tables, they have air hockey and foosball tables. They serve alcohol at very reasonable prices (moscato!), but I have not had their food as of yet. This place seems like a more upscale billiard place than you would typically find, I think, It has a more modern look, great background music and is always very clean. It's definitely a fun night out, especially if you're a bit competitive!
8. Six Flags Great Escape Indoor Water Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By Jim M - Queensbury, New York
When visiting the Glens Falls/Queensbury area make sure you put Six Flags on you want list. It's a great place to entertain the family at the water park, have something to eat at Johnny Rockets and stay overnight at the parks Hotel. You will not be disappointed.
9. Charles Wood Theater
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By wmccoske - Glens Falls, New York
The only place to catch a play in Glens Falls, and they do a good job of it. Seating is nice, not a bad spot in the house, and the variety keeps it interesting. Downtown, so catching dinner before or afterwards is easy, and there's plenty of parking in the evening as well..
10. Timeless Art Gallery and Gifts
Overall Ratings
2 based on 1 reviews
A unique gallery and gift shop featuring local products created here in upstate New York. Some of our products include heirloom quality woolen baby items, food product, paintings, pottery, body products, honey, maple products, jewelry, and photographs. Quality gifts and keepsakes. Located in the active Amtrak stop for Lake George and at the foot of a 18 mile bike path to Lake George. Bicycle rentals available with reservations.
Reviewed By ArthurSouthCarolina - South Carolina
You've got to be kidding. Even K-Mart has better merchandise than this rip off joint. Must be rejects from China because it certainly doesn't have decent merchandise for a fair price. Overpriced junk. Even American Pickers would find this place to be an insult.
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