I live here. I like it here--well, sometimes the flatlanders (downstate tourists) can be a bit pushy and rude-and traffic can be nasty when there’s something special going on, like the motorcycle rally, the firemans’ convention or the Elvis Festival…but overall, it’s a fun place to live and visit. It’s generally quiet here from late October to late April. If you want to take full advantage of all the attactions without the hassle of the crowds, pre-Memorial Day to early June are your best bets. I work, at present, at the race track/casino in Saratoga Springs, so I guess I can’t knock the tourists too much—-they help pay for my paycheck!