TRAVEL GUIDE

Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce

28 Clinton St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 | 518-584-3255 email: [email protected] | website: ilovesaratoga.us

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® I LOVE is a registered trademark and service mark of the 518-584-3255 | ilovesaratoga.us New York State Department of Economic Development; used with permission. All Kinds of Fun, All the Time In summer we become the center of the horse racing world, and we’ve been known for 200 years as a health and wellness destination. But there’s really so much to do and see when vacationing here any time of the year. That’s what draws visitors to us from far and wide. We’re a one-of-a-kind treasure. We’re home to the country’s oldest and most Horse Racing beautiful Thoroughbred race track. Get up early and watch the horses train. Have breakfast at the track. Like You’ve Experience the sights and sounds of the very best this grand sport has to offer. You can also watch a Never Seen It polo match, or take in an evening of harness racing. This is horse country in all its glory.

Showtime!

The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) offers a world-class line-up of stars in music and entertainment. It’s also a spectacular place itself, nestled within the 2,400-acre Saratoga Spa . SPAC is also summer home to the New York City Ballet and Philadelphia Orchestra, and hosts the renowned Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival.

There are also theater, dance and music performances at Skidmore College, folk music at the iconic Caffè Lena, jazz and club performances, and live music at many area venues. The Great Outdoors

From the scenic Hudson and Mohawk Rivers and Great Sacandaga Lake to the Southern Adirondack Mountains, 2,400 acre and beautiful Moreau State Park, you’ll find so many things to do outside. Swim in at Brown’s Beach. Kayak on lakes, rivers and streams. Take advantage of excellent birding opportunities, nature trails, and preserves. Have We Got History

Saratoga helped shape American history in a big way. You’ll experience this when you walk around Saratoga National Historical Park, site of one of the 10 most important battles in world history.

We’re also home to ten museums, including the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, the National Museum of Dance, the National Bottle Museum, the New York State Military Museum, Saratoga Automobile Museum and several local history museums.

A storied past comes alive everywhere you go. You can experience this in the more than 1,000 beautiful buildings on the National Historic Register, the many great old Victorian homes, and the mineral springs that have served the needs of visitors for centuries. Whether you’re planning a romantic weekend Great Places for two, a winter adventure or a summer vacation, you’ll find us so very accommodating. to Stay, and So Choose from lovely country inns, historic bed and breakfasts, full-service resorts, or your Many Dining favorite chain hotel. When it comes to dining, our restaurants have it all, from gourmet elegant Options to easy and casual.

Fun and Games

If it’s sports you’re interested in, we’ve got plenty to keep you happy. There are 14 golf courses in the area, including courses that win national awards for excellence.

Feeling lucky? You might also enjoy a night at the casino, where you’ll also find great harness racing.

In July, bring the whole family to the marvelous Saratoga County Fair.

HISTORIC SITES • National Museum of MINERAL BATHS GOLF Plan Your Vacation! & NATIONAL PARKS Racing and Hall of Fame • The Crystal Spa • Airway Meadows • Saratoga National 191 Union Ave., 120 South Broadway 262 Brownville Rd., Historical Park Saratoga Springs Saratoga Springs Gansevoort, (518) 792-4144 FOR TOURS & ITINERARIES VISIT: (518) 584-0400 Rt. 4 and 32, Stillwater (518) 584-2556 • The Ballston Spa ilovesaratoga.us (518) 664-9821 • The New York State • Roosevelt Baths & Spa Country Club • Saratoga Monument Military Museum Spa State Park, Rt. 67, Ballston Spa Burgoyne Street, Victory 61 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs (518) 885-1603 Saratoga Springs (518) 664-9821 (seasonal) (518) 226-4790 • Bend of the River Golf Club FAMILY FUN (518) 581-5100 • General Philip Schuyler House • Medbery Spa 5 Park Ave., Hadley Rt. 4, Schuylerville • Saratoga Automobile 48 Front St., Ballston Spa (518) 696-3415 Museum, Spa State Park (518) 664-9821 (seasonal) (518) 885-7727 • Brookhaven Golf Club Saratoga Springs • Saratoga National Cemetery Greenfield Center (518) 587-1935 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville PERFORMING ARTS (518) 893-7458 • Saratoga Arts Center (518) 581-9128 • The Saratoga • Eagle Crest Golf Club 320 Broadway, • Ulysses S. Grant Cottage Performing Arts Center – Ballston Lake Saratoga Springs (seasonal) Spa State Park, Saratoga (518) 877-7082 (518) 584-4132 1000 Mt McGregor Rd Springs, (518) 587-3330 • Exit 17 Range and Mini Golf • Saratoga Harness Hall of Fame Wilton, (518) 584-4353 • Caffè Lena South Glens Falls Jefferson St., Saratoga Springs 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs (518) 745-8415 WET YOUR WHISTLE (518) 587-4210 MUSEUMS & (518) 583-0022 • Fairways of Halfmoon • Saratoga Springs CULTURAL CENTERS • Opera Saratoga Halfmoon, (518) 664-1578 Visitors Center • Brookside: Saratoga County Spa State Park, 297 Broadway, • Galway Golf Club Historical Society Saratoga Springs Saratoga Springs 5767 Jockey St., 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa (518) 584-6018 (518) 587-3241 Galway, (518) 882-6395 (518) 885-4000 • Round Lake Auditorium • Stillwater Blockhouse • Mill Creek Miniature Golf • Children’s Museum 2 Wesley Ave., Round Lake Stillwater, (518) 664-6148 1 Trieble Ave., Milton at Saratoga (518) 899-3257 (518) 885-7888 69 Caroline St., Saratoga • Tang Teaching Museum roundlakeauditorium.org and Art Gallery • Northway 8 Golf Springs, (518) 584-5540 • Home Made Theater Skidmore College, (Driving Range) • Saratoga Springs Spa State Park FOR THE AVID GOLFER North Broadway, Clifton Park, (518) 371-3141 History Museum Saratoga Springs Saratoga Springs • Pioneer Hills Golf Course The Canfield Casino (518) 587-4427 (518) 580-8080 3230 Galway Rd., Ballston Spa in Congress Park, • Zankel Music Center • Waterford (518) 885-7000 Saratoga Springs at Skidmore College Historical Museum • Saratoga Lake Golf Club (518) 584-6920 North Broadway, 2 Museum Lane, Waterford 35 Grace Moore Rd., Stillwater • National Bottle Museum Saratoga Springs (518) 238-0809 (518) 581-6616 76 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa (518) 580-5321 (518) 885-7589 • Yaddo Rose Gardens 312 Union Ave., • National Museum of Dance Saratoga Springs 99 South Broadway, Saratoga (518) 584-0746 Springs, (518) 584-2225 #ilovesaratoga • Saratoga Mini Golf • Saratoga Spa State Park • Moreau Lake State Park VISITOR INFORMATION Rt. 50 Saratoga Springs Saratoga Springs South Glens Falls • Saratoga County (518) 581-0852 (518) 584-2535 (518) 793-0511 Chamber of Commerce • Saratoga National Golf Club • Bog Meadow Nature Trail • Peebles Island State Park 28 Clinton St., 458 Union Ave. Rt. 29, Saratoga Springs Waterford, (518) 237-8643 Saratoga Springs Saratoga Springs, (518) 587-5554 • Sacandaga Outdoor Center 800-526-8970 or (518) 583-4653 Hadley, (518) 696-7238 (518) 584-3255 • Saratoga Spa Golf ICE SKATING • Saratoga Spa State Park • Information Booth 60 Roosevelt Dr., • Clifton Park Arena Saratoga Springs (July and August) Spa Park, (518) 584-2006 16 Clifton Common Blvd, (518) 584-2535 Broadway at Congress Park (518) 584-4471 • Van Patten Golf Course Clifton Park, (518) 383-5440 • Stark’s Knob (Seasonal) Main St., Clifton Park • Saratoga Spa State Park Rte. 4, Schuylerville • Saratoga National (518) 877-5400 Saratoga Springs (518) 695-4159 Historical Park Rt. 4 and 32, Stillwater, (518) 584-2535 • Vischer Ferry Nature (518) 664-9821 HORSE RACING & POLO • Saratoga Springs Ice Rinks and Historic Preserve • Saratoga Casino Hotel Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs Clifton Park • Schuyler’s Canal Park Nelson Ave, Saratoga Springs (518) 583-3462 (518) 371-6667 Fort Hardy Schuylerville, (518) 695-4159 (518) 584-2110 • Wilton Wildlife • Stillwater Blockhouse • Saratoga Polo SWIMMING POOLS Preserve and Park Wilton (Seasonal) 2 Bloomfield Road, • Saratoga Spa State Park From New York City: 192 miles, approximately 3 hours. (518) 450-0321 Rt. 4, Stillwater Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Saratoga Springs From Boston: 197 miles, approximately 3 hours. (518) 584-8108 (518) 664-664-6148 (518) 584-2535 • Woods Hollow From Buffalo: 287 miles, approximately 4 1/2 hours. Nature Preserve • Saratoga Springs • Saratoga Race Course • Southern Saratoga From Montréal: 188 miles, approximately 3 hours. (seasonal, Tours Available) Milton, (518) 885-9220 Visitors Center County YMCA 297 Broadway From Albany Airport: 27 miles, approximately 1/2 hour. Union Ave. • Yaddo Rose Gardens Wall St., Clifton Park Saratoga Springs From Albany-Rensselaer Train Station: 36 miles, Saratoga Springs 312 Union Ave., (518) 371-2139 (518) 587-3241 (518) 584-6200 Saratoga Springs approximately 45 minutes. • YMCA of Saratoga (518) 584-0746 • Waterford Harbor 2 West Ave., Saratoga Springs Visitor Center CROSS COUNTRY SKIING 518-584-3255 | ilovesaratoga.us (518) 583-9622 Tugboat Alley, Waterford & SNOWSHOEING SCENIC BYWAYS (518) 233-9123 • Tree Haven Trails OUTDOOR • Lakes to Locks Passage 1227 West Galway Rd., RECREATION & PARKS US Rt. 4, County Rt. 45, Galway, Waterford to Rouses Point • Bog Meadow Nature Trail MORE INFORMATION: (518) 882-9455 (518) 597-9660 Rt. 29, Saratoga Springs • National Snowshoe Trails (518) 587-5554 • Erie Canal National Heritage Saratoga County Chamber Saratoga Springs Visitor Center Corinth Corridor Area: • Congress Park of Commerce 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs NY Whitehall-Buffalo-Waterford • Saratoga National Saratoga Springs Main Office: 28 Clinton Street, Open yearround (518) 237-7000 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 saratogaspringsvisitorcenter.com Historical Park (518) 587-3550 Rt. 4 and 32, Stillwater ilovesaratoga.us | 518-584-3255 518-587-3241 • Fort Hardy Park (518) 664-9821 Schuylerville (May – Oct) Information Booth (seasonal): Interested in having a meeting (518) 695-4159 Located on Broadway in front or convention in Saratoga? • Hadley Mountain (Fire Tower) of Congress Park Contact the: Saratoga Convention Open late June-Labor Day and Tourism Bureau Hadley Hill Road, Hadley Photo Credits: Samantha Decker, Adam Coglianese/NYRA, www.stockstudiosphotography.com, Mark Bolles, Tom Killips, Elizabeth Macy, Saratoga Photography Associates, New York State Discoversaratoga.org | 518-584-1531 Parks and Recreation, Saratoga National Golf Club: Bill Murphy, Saratoga County Fair, Brookside Museum, Saratoga Casino Hotel, Saratoga Polo.