Things to do in Saratoga Springs NY
While you’re at the Vintage Trailer Jam 2008, you might want to check out these sights and activities in the Saratoga Springs NY area. The first four attractions listed are on the grounds of the Saratoga Spa State Park where the Vintage Trailer Jam is being held.
Saratoga Automobile Museum. Housed in the restored Saratoga Bottling Plant. This museum houses automobiles of all vintages ranging from early Losiers and Thomas machines to elegant 1930s classic like the Pierce-Arrow, to modern sports and racing machines.
Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Summer home of the New York City Ballet, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Saratoga Jazz Festival.
Roosevelt Baths & Spa. Renovated in 2004, this Spa features mineral baths, steam room, and spa treatments (massage, facial, scrubs, body wraps, waxing, pedicures, hair styling). 518-226-4790
Saratoga Spa Golf Course. Set in a pine forest, surrounded by the natural and historic beauty of Saratoga Spa State Park. Nine holes of executive and 18 holes of championship golf, grass tee driving range, putting green, professional instruction, and full service golf shop with premium rental sets.
The Children’s Museum at Saratoga. 69 Caroline St, Saratoga Springs. 518-584-5540
National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame, Saratoga Springs NY. Honors over 300 of America’s best jockeys, trainers and racehorses. Permanent and special exhibits, tour of training track available by reservation.
Congress Park & Carousel, downtown Saratoga Springs NY. The colorful horses of this carousel have delighted riders in Saratoga County since 1910. Refurbished in 2002. Fifty cents per ride. Call 518-587-3550 x 555 or 471 for operating hours.
The Hyde Collection, 161 Warren St, Glens Falls NY. Paintings, watercolors, and drawings by masters such as Picasso, Rembrandt, Eakins, Homer and others, in historic Hyde House. 518-792-1761
Natural Stone Bridge & Caves Park, Pottersville NY. Self-guided exploration tours, guided adventure tours
Saratoga Gaming & Raceway. 1,300 video gaming machines, live harness racing on a 1/2 mile track.
Fort Ticonderoga, Ticonderoga NY. A National Historic Landmark built originally by the French in 1755, and whic hplayed a critical strategic role in both the Seven Years War and the War for Independence. Exhibits and educaitonal programs, daily historical talks and musket demonstrations. King’s Garden open in summer.
Moreau Lake State Park. Alternative camping spot in a natural wooded setting. 605 Saratoga Rd, Gansevoort NY 12831.
There’s lots more, including cruises, outlet shopping, and SplashWater Kingdom/Great Escape adventure park in Lake George, plus the Adirondack Museum in Blue Mtn Lake, caverns, historic parks, and even a luau! For more things to do:
Visit the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce or Saratoga Springs Visitor Center at 297 Broadway across from Congress Park.