Saratoga Springs Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Saratoga County, New York, United States
About Saratoga Springs
Saratoga is most known for its great horse racing track (oldest in the country) and harness racing track. Victorian visitors came to take the waters at springs. The spring waters are located at different pavilions around the city and surrounds. They vary tremendously in flavor from a light mineral water to frosty and hard. This city of 28,000 people (2020) is a major tourist destination during its summer horse racing season. Yaddo, the famous writers retreat is located near the "flat track" on Union avenue. If you call ahead, you may be able to tour.
Top Attractions in Saratoga Springs
Explore the best things to see and do in Saratoga Springs:
- ★Adirondack Balloon Flights
- ★Caffè Lena
- ★Flurry Festival
- ★Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery
- ★Grant Cottage State Historic Site
- ★National Museum of Dance
- ★National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame
- ★New York State Military Museum
Where to Eat in Saratoga Springs
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴43 Phila Bistro
- 🍴Bruno's Restaurant
- 🍴Char Koon
- 🍴Chez Sophie Bistro
- 🍴Compton's
- 🍴D'Andreas Pizza
Where to Stay in Saratoga Springs
- 🏨Batcheller Mansion Inn
- 🏨Best Western Plus Saratoga Springs
- 🏨Comfort Inn & Suites
- 🏨Courtyard Saratoga Springs
- 🏨Gideon Putnam Hotel & Conference Center
- 🏨Hampton Inn & Suites
Saratoga Springs Travel Guide Sections
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