Description
In the heart of New York’s historic and picturesque Mohawk Valley, the Welcome Center (formerly the Lock E-13 Living History Rest Area) showcases three major transportation arteries that helped build the Empire State and helped the U.S. expand west – the Erie Canal, the New York State Thruway, and the New York Central Railroad's water level route to Chicago.
The Welcome Center offers new interactive kiosks promoting the state’s tourism industry, Taste NY local food and beverages offerings, restrooms, and more. In addition, the expanded Welcome Center’s grounds now feature a “Path Through History,” showcasing the rich heritage of New York State's historical past, a Walk of Fame highlighting influential individuals from the Mohawk Valley, an ADA compliant playground, covered porch overlooking the scenic Erie Canal, two electric vehicle charging stations, and pet comfort areas.
The Welcome Center is operated by the Montgomery County Chapter of NYSARC.
Products Offered
Taste NY partners with over 1,800 New York State farmers and producers. Products offered in our Markets are rotated on a regular basis and subject to change. Below are examples of products that have been offered at this location, but please contact the Market operator for most current offerings.
| Producer | Processing City | Products |
|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Beverages | Scotia | sodas |
| The Ardent Homsteader | Arden | caramel sauce |
| Barrel + Brine | Buffalo | kombucha |
| Black Cat | Sharon Springs | balsamic products |
| Bruce Cost Ginger Ale | Brooklyn | flavored ginger ale |
| Caliva Cookie Co. | Malta | biscotti |
| Capital City Coffee Roasters | Gloversville | locally roasted coffee |
| Chica Celita's | Utica | salsa |
| Chip N' Dipped Chocolatier | Huntington | chocolate bars |
| Crazy Mike's Beef Jerky Company | Altamont | beef jerky |
| Dygert Farms Creamery | Palatine Bridge | cheese curds, milk, lemonade, eggnog (seasonal) |
| Frasiers Sugar Shack | Saint Johnsville | maple syrup, maple products, jam |
| Hal's New York | Maspeth | potato chips |
| Harney & Sons Fine Tea | Millerton | iced teas, juices, tea tins |
| Horton House Scone Company | Amenia | cookies and oatbites |
| Javamelts | East Setauket | flavored sugar |
| Martha's Dandee Creme | Queensbury | ice cream sandwiches |
| Morrisons Pastry Corporation | Queens | yogurt muffins |
| Nat's Nuts | Fairport | gourmet roasted nuts |
| Perry's Ice Cream | Akron | ice cream bars and sandwiches |
| Pixie's Preserves | Waterford | jelly and jam |
| Poor Devil Pepper Co. | Hudson | fermented hot sauce |
| Rulison Honey Farms | Amsterdam | honey |
| Sail Away Coffee Co. | Long Island | nitro cold brew, iced teas |
| Saranac® F.X. Matt Brewing Co. | Utica | sodas |
| Saratoga Chocolate Co. | Saratoga Springs | chocolate bark and bars |
| Saratoga Garlic | Saratoga Springs | flavored aioli |
| Saratoga® Spring Water | Saratoga Springs | Spring Water |
| Stone Apple Sweets | Broadalbin | cookies |
| The Hampton Grocer | Montauk | granola |
| Toonie Moonie Organics | Oneonta | flavored marshmallow crème |
| Whalen's Horseradish Prodcuts | Galway | horseradish products |
| Y-Not Dog Cookies | Mayfield | dog cookies |
| Yo Pitts! Foods | New York City | mustard, pretzel snack packs |
Store Hours
Hours of Operation: 9am-5pm (Daily)
Connect With Us
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