About Altamont, NY
Altamont is a village in Albany County of New York. It is located in the Guilderland town at the foot of the Helderberg Mountains. Altamont means "high mountain." Major attractions include Maple Avenue Park, Orsini Park and the Altamont Free Library. It is a popular Summer destination and also hosts local events like Altamont Fair, Apple Festival, Old Songs Festival of Traditional Music & Dance and Capital District Scottish Games. Among the biggest companies in Altamont are Altamont Country Values, and Elegant Touch of Altamont Inc. The biggest schools here are Altamont Elementary School and Cobb Memorial School. One of the best places to visit when you are in Altamont is the Benjamin M. Crupe Bozenkill Park.