Local Attractions

If you'd like to do some sightseeing while in Saratoga, here are some things to see and do. In addition to what's listed here, the Chamber of Commerce has pictures.

Horse Racing

The Saratoga Equine Sports Center (Harness Track) is open year round and has evening horse racing.

Concerts

The Saratoga Performing Arts Center attracts the NYC Ballet, Philadelphia Orchestra, Jazz Festival and popular entertainers.

Parks

The Saratoga State Park has mineral springs, nature trails, biking and cross-country skiing.

Congress Park, which is in downtown Saratoga, is known for its beautiful flowers, statues and ponds.

Yaddo is a famous writers' retreat, as well as home to many beautiful rose gardens.

Museums

The Museum of Dance is a one of a kind museum with lots of exhibits from the NYC Ballet.

The Racing Museum provides a history of Horse Racing in Saratoga.

Mineral Baths and Springs

Saratoga Springs gets its name from the natural Springs that can be found all over Saratoga. They are said to be healing.

The Lincoln Mineral Baths has mineral baths, massage, herbal wraps, wax treatment and more. Reservations required for all services.

Shopping

Saratoga has many unique shops located on Broadway.

Wilton Mall is located minutes from downtown Saratoga.

Golf

Saratoga's newest golf course is called the Saratoga National Golf Club.

Dining

The Old Bryan Inn (on the outskirts of downtown) is a historic restaurant with a variety of dishes such as sandwiches, seafood and pasta.

The Wheat Fields is a nice Italian restaurant located right downtown on Broadway.

The Parting Glass is an Irish Pub which has good burgers and sandwiches as well as good entertainment, located off Broadway.

PJ's Barbeque is a good place to get barbeque. It is located just outside Saratoga.

Nightlife

Cafe Lena is located on Phila Street off of Broadway in downtown Saratoga. This Jazz and Blues club (no alchohol) was the first place Don McLean ever played "American Pie".

The Wine Bar located on Broadway in downtown Saratoga features 50 wines by the glass, full bar, a selection of bottled beers, a separate cigar-friendly smoking lounge, award-winning cheeses, hand-rolled pizzettas, fresh fish, beef tenderloin, unique pasta dished and home-made desserts. Open Tues.-Sat. at 4 PM.