Where Is Queensbury, NY? And More Fun Facts

What do you know about Queensbury? Where is Queensbury, NY, anyway? Find out with this quick run down on fun facts and figures, historical significance, attractions, and shopping.

Facts & Figures:

• Queensbury is 13 minutes south of Lake George, 40 minutes west of the Vermont border, and 1 hour north of Albany.
• At approximately 65 square miles, it is the largest municipality in Warren County.
• At about 30,000 people, the Town of Queensbury contains the largest population in Warren County - even more than Glens Falls, which is a city!
• It's considered the gateway to the Adirondack region, just south of the Adirondack Park border, and easily accessed by the Northway.

Historical Significance:

Queensbury was first settled in 1762, and it is Warren County's oldest community.

Queensbury has a number of historic sites:

• Blind Rock: infamous French/ British boundary marker prior to the French & Indian War
• Old Military Road: used by thousands of soldiers during the French & Indian War and the Revolutionary War
• Halfway Brook: site of several fortifications during the French & Indian War, including Fort Amherst
• Colonel Williams Grave: site where Colonel Ephraim Williams, a patriot soldier who served in the French & Indian War, died during the Early Morning Scout skirmish that also took the life of Chief King Hendricks as part of the Battle of Lake George
• Old Quaker Burying Ground: burial ground for Queensbury's first Quaker settlers

Attractions:

Queensbury has many attractions, including:

• Six Flags Great Escape & Hurricane Harbor
• Adventure Family Fun Park
• The Fun Spot
• Golf Courses
• West Mountain Ski Area
• Sky Zone
• Glen Drive-In Theatre
• Adirondack Sports Complex: "The Dome"

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Shopping:

Shopping opportunities in Queensbury include:

• Aviation Mall
• Glenwood Manor & Antiques
• The Silo Country Store
• Hobby Lobby
• TJ Max
• Target
• The Furniture House
• Joann Fabric & Crafts
• Five Below
• And more!

The Lake George Outlets, which comprise four separate shopping centers, are technically in Lake George but are almost within the Queensbury lines.

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