Insider tipsThough racing season is over, the rich history and natural beauty of the area make fall a perfect time to visit. |
TripAdvisor's editorial team reviewed our attractions database and selected the best local attractions to highlight in this itinerary. Some are popular, some are off the beaten path, but all are worth a visit.
Signature attraction |
|  | Saratoga Race Course: This famed 350-acre racetrack features thoroughbred horseracing during its six-week season from late July through early September. Though one of the sport's premier events, the races often take second place to people-watching. Address: 267 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, New York Phone: 518-584-6200 |  |
Ultimate relaxation |
|  | Saratoga Spa State Park: This National Historic Landmark offers diverse cultural, aesthetic and recreational activities in such venues as the Lincoln mineral baths, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Spa Little Theater, National Museum of Dance and the historic Gideon Putnam Hotel. Address: 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, New York Phone: 518-584-2535 Parking fee |  |
|  | Lincoln Mineral Baths: Fling your cares away in the buoyant mineral waters of this state-run bathhouse, where mud baths, facials, aromatic cream massages and other available options will leave you feeling like a new person. Address: Saratoga Springs, New York Phone: 518-583-2880 |  |
Nature's wonders |
|  | Petrified Sea Gardens: Both a natural and historic national landmark, this scenic park has close to an acre of 500-million-year-old fossil formations, called Stromatolites, discovered in the 1920s. Address: Petrified Sea Gardens Road, Saratoga Springs, New York Phone: 518-691-0150 Admission fee |  |
Kid stuff |
|  | The Children's Museum at Saratoga: This two-story fun and educational museum teaches children about science, history, community living and the arts through hands-on activities in a mock schoolhouse, fire department and bank and through challenges such as encapsulating themselves in a giant soap bubble. Address: 69 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, New York Phone: 518-584-5540 Admission fee |  |
That's entertainment |
|  | Saratoga Performing Arts Center: Summertime cultural and entertainment venue features performances in a sheltered amphitheatre or "under the stars." The Center is the summer home of the New York City Ballet and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Address: Route 50, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs, New York Phone: 518-584-9330 |  |
Nearby places worth a visit |
|  | Saratoga National Historical Park: Site of the historic 1777 Battles of Saratoga, which represented the first significant victory for the rebels in the American Revolution. Today, the 3,200-acre park is a popular tourism and recreation site and a wildlife conservation area. Address: 648 Route 32, Stillwater, New York Phone: 518-664-9821 Admission fee |  |
Restaurants |
|  | Olde Bryan Inn: Housed in a historic building this restaurant serves hearty American dishes. Try the sirloin, salmon or old-fashioned turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Address: 123 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, New York Phone: (518) 587-2990 Rumor has it that a number of ghosts reside at the inn! |  |
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