A lovely little town about 25 miles northwest of Saratoga Springs is worth an afternoon’s drive. Northville sits on the banks of The Great Sacandaga Lake. There are numerous ways to get there, but the drive around The Great Sacandaga is very scenic. Bring your camera. If you take that route, you will most certainly use it.
Besides being a quaint town for a stroll, Northville offers some unique shopping experiences. The Northville 5 & 10 is the oldest operating 5 & 10 in the country! The 5 &10 provides an eclectic shopping experience. There is something for everyone in the store. The 5 &10 has fresh homemade fudge, gifts, clothing, an old-fashioned candy counter, and many items for everyday use. You probably don't need it if you can't find it in the Northville 5&10. There is also a specialty gift shop a short walk up the street, The Adirondack Store specializes in Adirondack décor and offers everything Adirondack. Many of the items here are created by local artists. Northville also has The Flower Barn Gift Shop, a charming clothing boutique, and numerous shops to peruse while in town.
There are several galleries in Northville. The William Coffey Gallery is a place to go if you like Adirondack Furniture. They also often have paintings by local artists displayed in a beautiful space.
Northville is the home to The Sacandaga Valley Arts Network. This organization, comprised of local artists and those interested in the arts, is very active and organizes many events in the area. They have a gallery space on Main Street that is well worth a visit when in town. Here you can see the work of local artists on a rotating basis. Saturdays during the summer, The Sacandaga Valley Arts Network (SVAN) offers The Northville Waterfront Park Concerts just off Main St. Here you can hear a different group each Saturday. It is a relaxing and pleasant way to end a Saturday. Remember to bring a lawn chair if you plan on attending! You can find the summer music schedule at svanarts.org. Another unique event sponsored by Sacandaga Valley Arts Network is Art Trails. This year on August 17 and 18 many local artists will open their studios and galleries to the public. Stop by Sacandaga Valley Arts Network, on Main Street and pick up a map. You can spend the day visiting artists and seeing all types of beautiful creations.
Your visit to Northville will not leave you hungry. There are quite a few wonderful places to satisfy your culinary desires. You might want to start your day with breakfast at Four Corners Diner in Edinburg on your way to Northville, or at Klippel’s Kozy Korner Café in town. Both are local favorites. There are a couple of lunch options, Village Pizza or The Local are both good choices. The Local is also a great option for dinner as is The Timeless Tavern. The J&F Farm Store is also an option to please your palate. This unique store offers fresh produce on one side of the store and breakfast and lunch on the other side.
Everything is fresh and most of what they offer is grown locally. To satisfy your sweet tooth, there is The Village Scoop ice cream shop. If after a few hours of enjoying Northville, you feel the need for a pick-me-up. You can stop at ADK Blend for a smoothie. They also offer some very good baked items!
There is plenty to do and see in Northville. Just a walk around town, you will see lovely old homes. Many of the buildings in town have historical signs describing the history of the building. It is fascinating to see the many different businesses that the old buildings housed throughout their history.
For more information on many (if not all!!) of these businesses, search for them on SimplySaratoga.com or simply type in…. Northville.
