The town of montour is in the south part of the county and is north of elmira, new york. Montour falls, ny news local news for montour falls, new. Montour falls, new york news newspapers books scholar jstor january 2008 learn. We are not able to allow visitors at the falls home per the department of health. Jan 29, 2012 raging waterfalls in montour falls, ny after record flooding.
Stick around for the fireworks display cascading over the 156foot shequaga falls, located in the center of montour falls historic district, the glorious t. The gorge path winds over and under waterfalls and through the spray of cavern cascade. Montour falls white pages phone books in new york ny. Watkins glen state park new york state office of parks. Aunt sarahs falls and shequaga falls in montour falls are easily seen from the road, and theres a small park nearby with paved walkway and benches. Montour, schuyler waterfalls of new york state dig the falls. All three of the waterfalls i photographed were north of aunt sarahs falls. Best trails near montour falls, new york alltrails. Montour is a town in schuyler county, new york, united states.
Ausable chasm in the primeval adirondack forest has been a goto summer destination since 1870. Creating an area for the kids or even you to relax, read a book or even take a nap. Your guide to montour falls events, attractions, waterfalls, and community. Niagara falls and new york waterfalls new york tourism. Aunt sarahs falls montour falls, schuyler dig the falls.
Schuyler history books online schuyler county historical. Aunt sarahs falls viewing area, 307 n catherine st, montour falls, ny 14865, usa. Main street, montour fallsthe opening scene of aurora. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. Jul 25, 2016 montour falls is located in northern appalachiapart of a region within the state of new york not far from the pennsylvania border, also known as the southern tier. Montour falls memorial library montour falls memorial.
The falls home is dedicated to providing professional and dedicated care with dignity to senior citizen in central ny. The montour falls village hall and montour falls memorial library. You can park on genesee st in montour and walk down the paved walkway in the park to get closer to the falls. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and.
At the base of the falls is a sign labeled shequaga, a transliteration of its seneca name. Activities include juggling act, local celebrity pie throwing contest, doughnut eating contest, puppet show, magic show and a community bonfire. Roughly 40feet tall, many explorers stop here along their way to the waterfalls of watkins glen state park. Surrounded by hills rising 1,000 feet, it is the focal point for seven natural glens which radiate from its borders, with more than a score of beautiful waterfalls, all located in this valley of tumbling waters. On a typical day, montour falls in upstate new york is idyllic. Schuyler hospitals main campus on over50 acre facilities overlooking breathtaking seneca lake is located in montour falls, new york. Watkins glen state park is the most famous of the finger lakes state parks, with a reputation for leaving visitors spellbound. The finger lakes town looks perfect for a day trip or a weekend away with hiking and otherwise lowstress activity. A politician who gained a national reputation, david b. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in montour falls, new york on tripadvisor. Jul 8, 2017 main street, montour falls the opening scene of aurora teagarden movies stay safe and healthy.
Its an easy walk, located on the outskirts of the village of montour falls. The festival showcases over forty craft and food vendors, and of course the montour falls main street merchants. Shequagua falls montour, schuyler dig the falls nys waterfalls. Finger lakes, niagara falls, toronto and islands from new york city. The 10 best montour falls waterfalls with photos tripadvisor. Montour falls is well known citation needed for the natural attraction of a 165foot waterfall located on the west side of the village. From the village of watkins glen, head south on route 14 toward the village of montour falls. View 20 photos for 4369 drew rd, montour falls, ny 14865 a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,280 sq. Montour falls chequaga falls shequaga falls located in schuyler county image courtesy of the montour falls fire department. Shequagua falls montour, schuyler dig the falls nys. Double check directions prior to the start of your journey. The trail is primarily used for walking and nature trips and is best used from may until october. Book your hotel in montour falls and pay later with expedia. Explore the best trails in montour falls, new york on traillink.
Montour, schuyler dig the falls home nys waterfalls. There is a roadside park on the opposite side of the road with a sign indicating that this is aunt sarahs falls. Home the falls home assisted living community new york. Village of montour falls schuyler county, ny official. Schuyler hospital is a 25bed critical access hospital, with a 120bed skilled nursing facility attached. The aunt sarahs falls room is a 1st floor king bedroom with a full bathroom and a great view of the falls. Enjoy a family friendly, daylong celebration of the harvest in the finger lakes with the falls harvest festival on main street, montour falls on saturday, october 5, 2019 from 127pm. In and around montour falls, ny restaurants movie times real estate jobs classifieds gas prices museums historical markers coffee spots parks montour falls tool kit. Montour falls is located in northern appalachiapart of a region within the state of new york not far from the pennsylvania border, also known as the southern tier. The collection of the library contains 11,010 volumes. Watkins glen, new york photo via pete rainbow waterfall is the vertical white line. A population of 1,711 was reported by the us census of 2010. Within two miles, the glens stream descends 400 feet past 200foot cliffs, generating 19 waterfalls along its course. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory.
Aunt sarahs falls is a roadside waterfall, directly off of ny14 just as you are entering the village of montour falls coming from watkins glen. Please see our covid19 resources page for more information. Just a short hike inside the park will bring you to the hidden waterfall, located in montour falls. Shequaga falls shequaga is located in the town of montour falls and. My wife and i visit the finger lakes every year and have been for years, but this is the first time to ever stop and visit the falls. Cook mansion is an 1873 nationally historic 5800 square foot mansion bordering the shequaga falls in montour falls, ny. Village of montour falls 408 main street po box 812 montour falls ny 14865 telephone 6075357367 fax 6075357076 website. Title montour falls, new york contributor names dixon, royden, photographer. Deckertown falls is one of the lesserknown waterfalls in the area, but definitely a gem.
Aunt sarah\s falls viewing area, 307 n catherine st, montour falls, ny 14865, usa. Aunt sarahs falls is a scenic drives adventure located in or near montour falls, ny. Montour falls is a village located in schuyler county, new york, united states. Shequaga falls shequaga is located in the town of montour falls and is definitely a must if you are passing through this beautiful town. The falls motel is a family owned motel nestled against a wooded hillside in the picturesque village of montour falls just one block north of chequaga falls on a quiet residential street within walking distance to the village. Montour falls chequaga falls shequaga falls nys dept. The 10 best things to do in montour falls updated 2020. Check our page and website to discover programs, books and. As youre driving south on ny14 from watkins glen toward montour falls, these three waterfalls will be on your right. Identified as a site of geologic interest by the nys geological highway map nys museum, nys geological survey. Restaurants movie times real estate jobs classifieds gas prices museums historical markers coffee spots parks. Census of 1890 reports the population of the village of montour falls to be 1,751, 120 years later, becoming 1,711 in 2010. The official website for village of montour falls, ny in schuyler county.
Shequaga falls montour falls 2020 all you need to know. The town is one of two towns in the county named after catherine montour the town of montour is in the south part of the county and is north of elmira, new york. Hours in an effort to follow guidelines set in place by state and federal governments, the montour falls library is temporarily closed due to the covid19 pandemic. Get directions uses geolocator for closest known address. For nearly 100 years, schuyler hospital has been a healthcare security blanket for the entire. With more than 21 montour falls trails covering 461 miles, youre bound to find a perfect trail like the pine creek rail trail or auburnfleming trail. Montour falls, ny news local news for montour falls, new york. Shop for 96 deals across a selection of hotels, starting at usd 40 per night. The northern new york waterfalls website is a comprehensive guide to all named waterfalls, many unnamed waterfalls, and several power dams in the northern new york counties of jefferson, lewis, oswego, st. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Jul 8, 2017 main street, montour fallsthe opening scene of aurora teagarden movies stay safe and healthy. The comprehensive plan for the village of montour falls and town of montour. Raging waterfalls in montour falls, ny after record flooding with.
Montour falls is known for its waterfalls and lake views. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The library serves a population of 1,711 residents. Montour falls has lots of places to visit including eagle cliff falls, montour falls memorial library, and old havana courthouse theatre. Check the website regularly and visit us on facebook for updates on our effort to continue providing programs and. Aug 14, 2018 on a typical day, montour falls in upstate new york is idyllic. Village of montour falls schuyler county, ny official website. Shequaga waterfalls in montour falls, ny 61211 youtube. The 5 best montour falls waterfalls with photos tripadvisor. For more information on new york state waterfalls, please visit our new york waterfall map. The town is one of two towns in the county named after catherine montour. Other sights in the area include montour falls memorial library. A waterfall at the end of west main street gives the village its name. Shequaga waterfalls in montour falls, ny 61211 diane mundrick.
Sep 09, 2019 for more information on new york state waterfalls, please visit our new york waterfall map. Browse photos, see new properties, get open house info, and research neighborhoods on trulia. From the top of the adirondack northway to the precipitous drop that creates niagara falls, hiking waterfalls in new york state provides all of the information readers need to find their way to waterfalls hidden in the crevices of the catskill mountains, high on the faces of the high peaks, flowing through magnificent gorges into the finger lakes, or deep in the backcountry of the southern tier. Census of 1890 reports the population of the village of montour falls to be. In an effort to follow guidelines set in place by state and federal governments, the montour falls library is temporarily closed due to the covid19 pandemic. Breakfast, wifi, and parking are free at this motel. This library is affiliated with montour falls memorial library. Montour falls memorial library is a public library.
Dont edit lured by the smell of sawdust, i found my self knocking on a door, which opened to this wood shop wonderland, also. He operated the bethesda sanitarium in montour falls for 40 years. Genesee st, montour falls, ny, 14865, united states of america. There is work being done as you head out of montour falls toward watkins. As the southern gateway to the finger lakes region montour falls is noted for its natural as well as its historical beauty. New york state waterfalls, please visit our new york waterfall map. I have been to watkins glen before but this book gave me so much more information than i had the first time. Top 10 hotels in montour falls, new york cancel free on. Surrounded by hills rising 1,000 feet, it is the focal point for seven natural glens which radiate from its borders, with more than a score of beautiful waterfalls, all located in. Waterfalls tourism information for watkins glen and. We were told to check out havanna falls, a local park and it featured another set of beautiful falls.