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Yaddo Gardens


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 24 attractions in Saratoga Springs
Traveler Description: Formal rose and rock gardens are part of the magnificent Yaddo estate, a working artists' community.  Yaddo is a 400-acre estate originally owned by... more »
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Attraction type: Garden
Address: Union Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Tel: 518-584-0746

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4 of 5 stars
KDouglas   6 contributions
New York
Aug 28, 2008

While Saratoga offers a plethora of things to do, this is a great place to relax and enjoy the serene backdrop. While late spring or early summer might be the best time to go, any day is wonderful when the price is right: Free! Even if they charged, you would want to check this place out at least once. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Saratoga Springs, Ny
Mar 14, 2006
2
people found this review helpful

I have visited Yaddo every summer for years and each time am amazed by its melancholy ambience and sorrowful beauty. The dark shady woods and gothic mansion give an aura of solemn tranquility, which contrasts greatly with the bright bustle of Saratoga's racetracks, bars, and shops. In addition to Yaddo's dark beauty, the gardens display a fascinating blend of elements... more

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5 of 5 stars
sugarmagnolia8   20 contributions
NY
Oct 25, 2005
3
people found this review helpful

while the garden without the story may not seem spectacular to the other reviewer, for history buffs and artists of various types and those who just enjoy a good love story, the epic of Yaddo and its gardens is simply fascinating, enduring and even heartbreaking at times. When viewed through the lens of the past owners, as well as the... more

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2 of 5 stars
mrpaladin1234   23 contributions
Chicago, Illinois
Jul 27, 2005
1
person found this review helpful

Not nearly enough flora. Don't bother unless you have nothing else to do. At least it's free. more

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Yaddo Gardens Address

Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Tel: 518-584-0746