Albany International Airport 27 min
Congress Park (16 min) Landscaped grounds with statuary, fountains & picknicking plus a historic former casino building. Saratoga Lake (11 min) 6 sq. mi. lake offering boat cruises, kayaking, fishing, a beach & a park with picnic facilities. Roosevelt Baths & Spa (14 min) Hot spring Saratoga racetrack (15 min) Opened in 1863, this thoroughbred horse racing track has appeared in movies, songs & books. Batten Kill (23 min) Meandering, multi-state waterway known for its abundant fish species & quaint covered bridges. NEW YORK STATE MILITARY MUSEUM (16 min) Former 1889 armory displaying 10,000+ uniforms, weapons & art from the Civil War to the present. Saratoga National Historical Park (24 min) Multisite park commemorates a famed Revolutionary War victory with a battlefield tour & monument. National Museum of Dance & Hall of Fame (12 min) Museum in a former bathhouse space features photo, video, costume & dance exhibits plus art studios. Children's Museum at Saratoga (17 min) Designed for kids 7 & under, this hands-on museum features a series of themed play rooms & exhibits. National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame (15 min) Art, films & a Hall of Fame gallery depicting 300+ years of U.S. horse racing, plus a kids' exhibit. Saratoga Automobile Museum (14 min) Enthusiasts view artifacts tracing the state's motor history plus race cars & other historic autos. National Bottle Museum (11 min) The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College (20 min) Contemporary art plus music & science exhibits in a modern building of stone, steel & concrete. The Saratoga Winery (19 min) Winery tasting room serving homemade wine & local beer in rustic digs with live music & light eats. Saratoga Spa State Park (9 min) Landmark historic space with various art & culture exhibits as well as a pool complex & golf course. |