Sarah’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
The sleepy, historic Town of Salem, NY is located in Washington County, New York and is situated east of Saratoga Springs and southeast of Lake George on the Vermont border. Salem area, first discovered in 1761 is steeped in Revolutionary and Civil War History. A number of historic landmarks, handsome period homes, covered bridges, museums and cultural events make Salem a place that maintains a rural charm and preserves its historical traditions. Agriculture remains an important and vital part of the area’s economy.
Salem
The sleepy, historic Town of Salem, NY is located in Washington County, New York and is situated east of Saratoga Springs and southeast of Lake George on the Vermont border. Salem area, first discovered in 1761 is steeped in Revolutionary and Civil War History. A number of historic landmarks, handsome period homes, covered bridges, museums and cultural events make Salem a place that maintains a rural charm and preserves its historical traditions. Agriculture remains an important and vital part of the area’s economy.
Shushan is a hamlet in the town of Salem in Washington County, New York. The most notable attraction is the Shushan Covered Bridge, a covered bridge over the Batten Kill River. It is one of 29 surviving historic covered bridges in New York State, and one of 4 surviving in Washington County. It was built in 1858 by builder Milton Stevens. The Shushan bridge was closed to traffic in 1962, and was left abandoned for 10 years, then saved by local preservation efforts. Now it is operated as a seasonal museum.
Shushan
Shushan is a hamlet in the town of Salem in Washington County, New York. The most notable attraction is the Shushan Covered Bridge, a covered bridge over the Batten Kill River. It is one of 29 surviving historic covered bridges in New York State, and one of 4 surviving in Washington County. It was built in 1858 by builder Milton Stevens. The Shushan bridge was closed to traffic in 1962, and was left abandoned for 10 years, then saved by local preservation efforts. Now it is operated as a seasonal museum.
Food scene
Upstate New York family dairy farm & creamery. Delicious farm-fresh milk and homemade ice cream.
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Battenkill Valley Creamery LLC
691 County Rte 30Upstate New York family dairy farm & creamery. Delicious farm-fresh milk and homemade ice cream.
Family Owned & Operated Offering Nature's Finest Maple Products. Visitors welcome year-round.
Dry Brook Sugar House
432 Chambers RdFamily Owned & Operated Offering Nature's Finest Maple Products. Visitors welcome year-round.
Sightseeing
Founded by Anthony Cafritz in 2005, Salem Art Works supports emerging and established artists dedicated to creating new, progressive work, and promotes understanding and appreciation of contemporary art within the region.
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Salem Art Works
19 Cary Ln Founded by Anthony Cafritz in 2005, Salem Art Works supports emerging and established artists dedicated to creating new, progressive work, and promotes understanding and appreciation of contemporary art within the region.
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A car is required
A car is required to get around the area, and four-wheel drive is highly recommended during winter months (Dec-March).
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Planes / Trains/ Bus
You can get to Albany, NY or Burlington, VT by plane, train or bus. From there, it's about an hour drive to the farm.
If flying, the closest airports are Albany International in Albany, NY and Burlington Airport in Burlington, VT. It is about an hour drive to the farm from either place. Cars can be rented at the airport.
Amtrak trains are available to Albany/Rensselaer. The closest bus terminal is located in Albany, NY. A taxi can take you to the farm or you can schedule a pick-up with the local LYFT service in Salem (Crystal Burch - 518.926.9829).