Glasco is a hamlet in Ulster County, New York in the town of Saugerties east of U.S. Route 9W, north of Kingston, New York and is on the west bank of the Hudson River. The town was named after a glass company that was located several miles away. The glass was transported along the Glasco Turnpike to the Hudson River where it was then shipped from the port. Local businesses include Greco Bros Amusement Co Inc, Expert Tree Service and Polcastro Paving & Excavating. Ulster County is situated in the southeast part of New York State and much of the county is located in the Catskill Mountains. There is an endless variety of outstanding outdoor recreation from hiking, mountain biking, swimming in the summer, snowshoeing in the winter, picnicking and viewing breathtaking vistas of the Catskills at Minnewaska State Park Preserve. Other parks that afford the opportunity to enjoy the exquisite beauty of the area include Mohonk Preserve, Sundown State Park, VerNooykill State Forest, Witches Hole State Forest, Shawangunk Ridge State Forest and Sam's Point Preserve, featuring VerKeerderkill falls which is highest waterfall in the Shawangunk Mountains and is 180 feet tall. If you are planning a trip into New York City, hop on Interstate 87, part of New York State Thruway, which runs north and south in the county.