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Saratoga Springs Food Tours

Saratoga Springs Food Tours, Saratoga Springs

 webcardman Says:  These tours start at the Farmer's Market on Saturdays during the summer around noon. During the tour we got to taste yogurt, jam, cheese and peanut butter all made by local farmers at the market. Then the tour went to the Old Bryan Inn for a great steak bruschetta which was... 

Saratoga Spa State Park

Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs

 kazander Says:  Saratoga Spa State Park is unlike any other State Park I've been to. it's quite small, with many buildings, including the Gideon Putnum Spa resort, the Auto Museum, a grand looking resturant, and a few bathhouses. There are of course hiking and walking trails as well.My... 

Saratoga Auto Museum in Saratoga Spa State Park

Saratoga Auto Museum in Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs

 kazander Says:  The old bottling plant in Saratoga Spa State park has been turned into the Saratoga Automobile Museum. When we went they were holding a Shelby show, we just had to stop in. The museum is two floors with the exhibition on the first and the permanent collection on the second.... 

Yaddo Gardens

Yaddo Gardens, Saratoga Springs

 KGris525 Says:  Relaxing escape. My girlfriend and I had heard about the Rose gardens at Yaddo, an artist retreat. We went in the middle of the summer when the rest of Saratoga was packed because of the Horse Races. This was a great way to get away and relax after a busy day of shopping and... 

Visit Yaddo

Visit Yaddo, Saratoga Springs

 kooka3 Says:  Yaddo is an artist's colony; the mansion is closed to guests, but the gardens are open to the public. There are beautiful fountains, rose gardens, arbors, woods, etc, but please respect the privacy and quiet of the artists and don't go past the signs on the lawn! The... 

Crystal Spa

Crystal Spa, Saratoga Springs

 nyceagle1633 Says:  A very satisfying and relaxing event. Staff is very professional. Take a sauna, a mineral bath and other self improvement things. 

The Gardens at Yaddo

The Gardens at Yaddo, Saratoga Springs

 nyceagle1633 Says:  This is right past the Saratoga Race Track on Union Avenue. Beautiful gardens, statues and water fountains with fish overlooked by a huge huge stone mansion over 100 years aged. 

Go into town

Go into town, Saratoga Springs

 magdalena2007 Says:  The main town in Saratoga is really pretty. There are statues of horses on every corner and a lot cowboy shops and little boutiques. There are a ton of really good restaurants but the wait time is insane! For breakfast there was at least an hour wait and for dinner almost 2... 

Hotels  

Adelphi Hotel

 1 Review and 47 Opinions  A restored Victorian style hotel that was popular at the turn of the century. 

Hilton Garden Inn Saratoga Springs

 2 Reviews and 79 Opinions  We had booked a night at a spa in the nearby town of Ballston Spa, but we thought we would come up a... 

Restaurants  

Longfellows Restaurant: Cozy, cozy, cozy...

Longfellows Restaurant: Cozy, cozy, cozy..., Saratoga Springs

 wehrman Says:  Really nice...very comfortable, lovely inside and out. Located close to downtown Saratoga Springs in a beautiful setting. Highly recommend. Food is great, really nice wine list. All of 'em! 

Misses Londons: Award winning pastry in Saratoga

Misses Londons: Award winning pastry in Saratoga, Saratoga Springs

 Alazzo1 Says:  This is an award winning Pastry Shop. Stop by for lunch or just for the sweets you will fall in love with Miss London. It's all great. 

Mrs. London's: Awesome Bakery and more

Mrs. London's: Awesome Bakery and more, Saratoga Springs

 nyceagle1633 Says:  A little on the expensive side, but they make it worth it with carefully prepared pastries and sandwiches. 

Forno Bistro: Italian in Saratoga Springs

Forno Bistro: Italian in Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Springs

 nyceagle1633 Says:  Really Really good place to eat. The pies look good, the waitress and hostess were extremely friendly. Highly recommended. Pasta with spicy sausage and red sauce with garlic. 

Olde Bryan Inn: Since 1773

Olde Bryan Inn: Since 1773, Saratoga Springs

 nyceagle1633 Says:  Only had 1 beer here, but the place is pretty cool with an old colonial style charm. It was a residence until 1979 before it became a pub 

Nightlife  

Horseshoe Inn Bar & Grill: Fun under the tent

Horseshoe Inn Bar & Grill: Fun under the tent, Saratoga Springs

 magdalena2007 Says:  There is a tent with a bar right outside of the Inn with a live band that comes on several times through out the night. The band was great while we were there and the drinks were amazing! The crowed was nice, there were some older people, younger, and some kids even (not for... 

SPAC: Concerts, Ballet, Symphonies, Theater

SPAC: Concerts, Ballet, Symphonies, Theater, Saratoga Springs

 kooka3 Says:  Saratoga Performing Arts Center - SPAC - is a wonderful spot and draws people from hours around. It is the summer home of the New York City Ballet Company, but performances are NOT limited to ballet! They have orchestral and chamber music (I think the Philadelphia Orchestra... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

The Saratoga Brewing Company....

The Saratoga Brewing Company...., Saratoga Springs

 kazander Says:  no longer exists! We went looking for it only to find it had been replaced with another resturant. When we asked our bartender about it later on, he said they went under due to "bad food, bad beer, and bad service". Sheesh! Guess we didn't miss out on anything! 

Off The Beaten Path  

The Town of Ballston Spa

The Town of Ballston Spa, Saratoga Springs

 kazander Says:  Ballston Spa is just about 5 miles south of Saratoga Springs down Rt 50. It's a very cute little town with antique shops, an art gallery, a tea lounge and a really wonderful inn called the Medbery Inn and Spa. The town has been undergoing renovations, one building at a time.... 

Adirondack Art for a Cause

Adirondack Art for a Cause, Saratoga Springs

 kazander Says:  The Gateway Gallery is north of Saratoga Springs just up Rt 9N just in the Adirondack Mountain area. All the unique artwork inside, furniture, paintings, wood carvings, ect..., are donated by local artists and the proceeds go to the owner's charity foundation, McArthur Park.... 

Favorites  

Just the Facts - Saratoga, Facts, That Is!

Just the Facts - Saratoga, Facts, That Is!, Saratoga Springs

 wehrman Says:  Saratoga is one of the best walking cities anywhere. There's so much to see and do, it's safe, clean, and everything is easily accessible. It's perfect for meeting, conventions, weddings, reunions, you name it, there's something for everyone! Get the facts about Saratoga... 

take one of the architectural...

take one of the architectural..., Saratoga Springs

 Sweeney1112 Says:  take one of the architectural walking tours. There are self-guided brochures/maps available at the Visitor Center (unfortunately I don't think it's open from Dec-Mar) which is located downtown across Broadway from Congress Park. feeding the ducks at the ponds in Congress... 

 
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 tips, survival in the vast summer of Saratoga - basically the colors here change from one minute to the next. YOU will have beautiful fall days in saratoga where its picturesque landscaping will leave you breathtaking and wanting to come back for... 

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In and Around Saratoga Springs in the Snow

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 We had a wonderful time on our super cold, but super relaxing trip to Saratoga Springs and Ballston Spa. We outran a blizzard, but then ventured out in it for the sake of a great martini bar, went to... 

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Horse Race

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 Horse Racing is what Saratoga is all about! Everywhere you go there is either a real horse, a statue of a horse, Horse carousel; horses are everywhere. People line up before the gates open with... 

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A variety of activities

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 There are a ton of things to do in and around Saratoga, such as the famous Saratoga horse track, the natural mineral springs that give the town its name, Saratoga Performing Arts Center (where you can... 

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Horses, History, Health and Great Performances

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 I live just about 2 hours from Saratoga so attending the NYC Ballet during July and the Philadelphia Orchestra in August (which is also racing season) can be done as a day trip. Staying over can be a... 

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Sweeney1112's Continued Saratoga Springs Page

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 . . . spent one Sunday afternoon/night at Saratoga Springs (my first) in April, 2001 . . . stayed at Community Court Motel . . . mediocre, but relatively cheap . . . small room, excellent cable TV... 

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