I've had many e-mails asking me for more information on Broadalbin, so here is important Village information and below are some of my favorite places:
Antique Stores:
Linda's Antiques
14 North Main Street
1-518-883-8306
Of course you knew I would put my store in! Stop by and browse through the glassware and china, ask about chair caning, check out the collectible porcelain dolls, or just pat the cat and dog!
Sacandaga Trading Post
15 West Main Street
1-518-883-3839
Check out their Antiques and Reproductions, especially the Beanie Babies and the Dolls. It's loads of fun to browse here.
Broadalbin Christian Bookstore
16 North Main Street
1-518-883-8306
We have the latest in Christian books, gifts, card, and music, as well as a large selection of Bibles and study helps.
Camps
Van Skiver's Cabins
Route 110
N. Broadalbin, NY 12025
1-518-883-8183 or 1-518-725-5202
Florist
Patti's Flower Shoppe and Greenhouses
3844 State Hwy 30
1-518-883-5311
Oh to just stand in the greenhouses in the middle of winter and pretend it is spring! Patti and crew have beautiful flower arrangements, great house plants, and tons of annuals and perenniels for your garden. All are grown to Patti's exacting standards and are truly beautiful.
Tanner Lumber and Supply
4 North Second Ave.
1-518-883-3012
If Jim and Co. don't have it, you probably don't need it! From lumber to paint, from tools to electrical and plumbing supplies, they have it all. Best of all, they speak Linda-ese, so if your whatsit has lost it's thingamajig they can figure out what you need and get just the right replacement for you.
Dairy Frost
Corner of Routes 29 and 30
Vails Mills
Open May through October
Mother Dear and I do love our soft ice cream and this is the best.
Broadalbin Pharmacy
6 North Main Street
1-518-883-3333
Mike and Catherine Julius and their staff are just plain great people! You'll love their Gift Department, with Fenton glass, Boyd's Bears, jewelry, and lots of other neat stuff.
Mountainview Custom Framing
18 North Main Street
1-518-883-8942
Bonnie does absolutely beautiful work. I've seen her do various framing jobs from a pocket card to a giant custom frame around a baseball uniform - no job is too small, big, or tough. Be sure and bring a biscuit for her dog, Gus.
Illustrated Properties/Better Homes and Gardens
Office: 1-518-661-5992
Toll Free: 1-800-836-2883
We recommend asking for Kristen A. Marotta,
or calling her at 1-518-883-4864.
Pizza Supreme
2 North Main Street
1-518-883-8306
Linda's Picks - The Sicilian Pizza, Tuna Sub, or Roast Beef Parmigian Sub. Too good!
Vandeline's
101 West Main Street
1-518-883-4746
Linda's Picks - The Country Chef Salad and the Gourmet Chocolate Cake. Give up the calories in one to indulge in the other!
Wing Shui II
24 North Main Street
1-518-883-8820
I thought I had died and gone to heaven when they moved in. Dik and his family serve wonderful food.
Linda's Picks - Sweet and Sour Chicken or Pineapple Chicken
