Saratoga, NY is a year-round destination offering music, culture, festivals, world-class thoroughbred racing, and incredible outdoor opportunities.  And that’s just the beginning of the experiences you will find a short drive from home.

Racing Excitement in Saratoga

Be a part of the excitement of the Saratoga Race Course! The race meet starts mid-July and continues through Labor Day. Guests can experience world-class horse racing Wednesday-Sunday at the most historic and scenic racing venue in the country. Buy your season pass today. If you want even more racing excitement, Saratoga Casino Hotel boasts one of the most beautiful half-mile tracks in the country. Enjoy live harness racing, a luxurious hotel, live entertainment, casino action, and great dining.

Saratoga Race Course

National Treasures

See the historic battlefield where an American victory marked the turning point of the Revolution at Saratoga National Historical Park. You can also visit General Philip Schuyler's country home. Ulysses S. Grant Cottage is a national historic landmark located just a few miles from Saratoga Springs. Tour the cottage where President Grant finished his personal memoirs only days before he died. Enjoy beautiful views and the grounds surrounding the cottage. If you’re craving more history, this itinerary has more ideas and attractions to visit.

Saratoga National Historical Park

Music and Dance

The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is home to the New York City Ballet, The Philadelphia Orchestra, The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival, Opera Saratoga, and concerts by Live Nation. SPAC’s outdoor amphitheater offers an unparalleled viewing experience. The venue is in the Saratoga Spa State Park and is surrounded by towering pines, hiking trails, geysers, and natural mineral springs. Saratoga is brimming with so many other great cultural sites that you won’t want to miss.

Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Outdoor Adventure

The summer season not only unlocks warmer weather and scenic beauty, but it also gives way to a variety of recreational opportunities. Kayaking, hiking, and cycling are just a few of the great activities to take advantage of in and around Saratoga. Saratoga Spa State Park is home to Saratoga’s natural mineral springs, miles of trails for walking and running, Roosevelt Mineral Baths and so much more! If enjoying the great outdoors while relaxing sounds appealing, try a boat cruise on Saratoga Lake.

Saratoga Spa State Park

Our famed mineral springs, beautiful horse farms, cultural attractions, and parks, combined with our equine history and heritage, and bustling downtown all combine to make Saratoga both unique and enjoyable. You’ll find gracious accommodations, one-of-a-kind boutiques, wonderful restaurants, and family fun.  Plan your visit today!