Saratoga Springs; Health, History, Horses

Downtown Saratoga Springs – Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce

Nationally acclaimed museums, performing arts, fine dining, and horseracing are just a few of exciting experiences in and around Saratoga Springs. Natural mineral springs were the driving force for the growth for this promising small city. “Taking the waters,” long a European tradition attracted Presidents, political leaders, and celebrities of the 19th century. The Vanderbilts, Rockefellers, J.P Morgan and others added glamor to the city, building their ornate homes in the various architectural styles of their day. With the arrival of the social elite and the wealthy, horseracing was a natural development; it flourished until the name Saratoga became synonymous with racing.

Today, a trip to Saratoga encompasses bubbling springs, the Saratoga Spa State Park, eight historic districts, a vibrant downtown, flourishing cultural life, as well as racing season in the summer. Visit the City of Saratoga Springs and discover why Travel + Leisure magazine has listed it as one of the “Coolest Main Streets in America.”

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Start at Saratoga Springs

Go west on Lake Ave (RT-29) toward Broadway / Church St
0.02 mi – 00:00:06

Turn left on Broadway (US-9)
0.32 mi – 00:01:47

Turn right on Congress St
0.03 mi – 00:00:09

Arrive at Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, on the left

Depart Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center

Go back east on Congress St
0.03 mi – 00:00:10

Make sharp right on Broadway (US-9)
1.10 mi – 00:03:39

Turn right on Avenue of the Pines (Avenue of the Pnes)
0.16 mi – 00:00:27

Turn right
0.06 mi – 00:00:24

Turn left
0.14 mi – 00:01:09

Turn left and immediately turn left
0.05 mi – 00:00:32

Arrive at National Museum of Dance, on the right

Depart National Museum of Dance

Go back east
0.03 mi – 00:00:16

Turn right and immediately turn right
0.17 mi – 00:01:30

Turn right
0.06 mi – 00:00:29

Turn right on Avenue of the Pines (Avenue of the Pnes)
0.65 mi – 00:01:57

Turn left on Roosevelt Dr
0.09 mi – 00:00:18

Arrive at Saratoga Spa State Park, on the right

Depart Saratoga Spa State Park

Arrive at Winter Sports and Activities at the Saratoga Spa State Park

Depart Winter Sports and Activities at the Saratoga Spa State Park

Go back north on Roosevelt Dr
0.09 mi – 00:00:19

Turn right on Avenue of the Pines (Avenue of the Pnes)
0.82 mi – 00:02:12

Turn left on S Broadway (US-9 N)
1.28 mi – 00:05:03

Turn left on Division St
0.07 mi – 00:00:30

Arrive at Saratoga Farmer’s Market, on the left

Depart Saratoga Farmer’s Market

Go back east on Division St
00:00:00

Turn left on Woodlawn Ave
0.13 mi – 00:00:58

Turn right on Church St (RT-9N)
0.07 mi – 00:00:27

Continue on Lake Ave (RT-29)
0.17 mi – 00:00:50

Arrive at New York State Military Museum, on the left

Depart New York State Military Museum

Continue east on Lake Ave (RT-29)
0.07 mi – 00:00:18

Turn left on Circular St
0.34 mi – 00:01:08

Turn right on High Rock Ave
0.18 mi – 00:00:36

Turn right on Excelsior Ave
0.28 mi – 00:00:52

Turn left on Marion Ave
0.42 mi – 00:01:39

Continue on Maple Ave (US-9)
1.90 mi – 00:03:20

Continue on Saratoga Rd (US-9)
3.28 mi – 00:04:17

Bear left on Ernst Rd
0.75 mi – 00:01:48

Bear right on Parkhurst Rd
0.17 mi – 00:00:16

Bear left on Mt McGregor Rd
1.89 mi – 00:03:02

Bear left
0.14 mi – 00:00:41

Turn left
0.02 mi – 00:00:06

Finish at Grant Cottage State Historic Site, on the left

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Trip Plan Details

Activities: 0 hours

Driving: 41 min/15.0 mi

Duration: 1 day

In This Trip Plan

1Saratoga Springs
2Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center
3National Museum of Dance
4Saratoga Spa State Park
5Winter Sports and Activities at the Saratoga Spa State Park
6Saratoga Farmer’s Market
7New York State Military Museum
8Grant Cottage State Historic Site

1 Saratoga Springs
Community| Waypoint Community
Nationally acclaimed museums, performing arts, fine dining, and horseracing are just a few of exciting experiences in and around Saratoga Springs. Natural mineral springs were the driving force for the growth for this promising small city. “Taking the waters,” long a European tradition attracted Presidents, political leaders, and celebrities of the 19th century. The Vanderbilts,…
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2 Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center
History & Heritage
Nationally acclaimed museums, performing arts, fine dining, and horseracing are just a few of exciting experiences in and around Saratoga Springs. Natural mineral springs were the driving force for the growth for this promising small city. “Taking the waters,” long a European tradition attracted Presidents, political leaders, and celebrities of the 19th century. The Vanderbilts,…
Read more
3 National Museum of Dance
Cultural Museums and Collections| Culture
Nationally acclaimed museums, performing arts, fine dining, and horseracing are just a few of exciting experiences in and around Saratoga Springs. Natural mineral springs were the driving force for the growth for this promising small city. “Taking the waters,” long a European tradition attracted Presidents, political leaders, and celebrities of the 19th century. The Vanderbilts,…
Read more
4 Saratoga Spa State Park
Distinctive Recreational Attractions| Recreation
Nationally acclaimed museums, performing arts, fine dining, and horseracing are just a few of exciting experiences in and around Saratoga Springs. Natural mineral springs were the driving force for the growth for this promising small city. “Taking the waters,” long a European tradition attracted Presidents, political leaders, and celebrities of the 19th century. The Vanderbilts,…
Read more
5 Winter Sports and Activities at the Saratoga Spa State Park
Recreation| Winter Sports
Nationally acclaimed museums, performing arts, fine dining, and horseracing are just a few of exciting experiences in and around Saratoga Springs. Natural mineral springs were the driving force for the growth for this promising small city. “Taking the waters,” long a European tradition attracted Presidents, political leaders, and celebrities of the 19th century. The Vanderbilts,…
Read more
6 Saratoga Farmer’s Market
Specialty Markets
Nationally acclaimed museums, performing arts, fine dining, and horseracing are just a few of exciting experiences in and around Saratoga Springs. Natural mineral springs were the driving force for the growth for this promising small city. “Taking the waters,” long a European tradition attracted Presidents, political leaders, and celebrities of the 19th century. The Vanderbilts,…
Read more
7 New York State Military Museum
Historic Museums and Attractions| History & Heritage
Nationally acclaimed museums, performing arts, fine dining, and horseracing are just a few of exciting experiences in and around Saratoga Springs. Natural mineral springs were the driving force for the growth for this promising small city. “Taking the waters,” long a European tradition attracted Presidents, political leaders, and celebrities of the 19th century. The Vanderbilts,…
Read more
8 Grant Cottage State Historic Site
Historic Museums and Attractions| History & Heritage
Nationally acclaimed museums, performing arts, fine dining, and horseracing are just a few of exciting experiences in and around Saratoga Springs. Natural mineral springs were the driving force for the growth for this promising small city. “Taking the waters,” long a European tradition attracted Presidents, political leaders, and celebrities of the 19th century. The Vanderbilts,…
Read more

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