Saratoga Springs; Health, History, Horses

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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Saratoga Springs

Cultural Museums and Collections: Culture

National Museum of Dance

Distinctive Recreational Attractions: Recreation

Saratoga Spa State Park

Specialty Markets

Saratoga Farmer’s Market

Historic Museums and Attractions: History & Heritage

New York State Military Museum

Historic Museums and Attractions: History & Heritage

Grant Cottage State Historic Site

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Driving: 41 min/15.0 mi

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  • 1Saratoga 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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  • 2Saratoga 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
  • 3National 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
  • 4Saratoga 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
  • 5Winter 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
  • 6Saratoga 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
  • 7New 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
  • 8Grant 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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