there's also a seasonal outdoor pool and a sundeck. upgraded rooms add whirlpool tubs. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. this unpretentious motel is a mile from the saratoga performing arts center in saratoga spa state park and 3 miles from saratoga race course. accessed via exterior entrances, the down-to-earth rooms offer free wi-fi and cable tv, as well as microwaves and minifridges. parking is complimentary Albany International Airport 25 min
Saratoga racetrack (5 min) Opened in 1863, this thoroughbred horse racing track has appeared in movies, songs & books. The Saratoga Winery (11 min) Winery tasting room serving homemade wine & local beer in rustic digs with live music & light eats. NEW YORK STATE MILITARY MUSEUM (7 min) Former 1889 armory displaying 10,000+ uniforms, weapons & art from the Civil War to the present. Saratoga Lake (9 min) 6 sq. mi. lake offering boat cruises, kayaking, fishing, a beach & a park with picnic facilities. Batten Kill (22 min) Meandering, multi-state waterway known for its abundant fish species & quaint covered bridges. Saratoga Spa State Park (4 min) Landmark historic space with various art & culture exhibits as well as a pool complex & golf course. Lincoln Baths (3 min) At the edge of the state park, this large, notable building features Federal-style architecture. Saratoga Automobile Museum (5 min) Enthusiasts view artifacts tracing the state's motor history plus race cars & other historic autos. Congress Park (7 min) Landscaped grounds with statuary, fountains & picknicking plus a historic former casino building. Roosevelt Baths & Spa (5 min) Hot spring Children's Museum at Saratoga (8 min) Designed for kids 7 & under, this hands-on museum features a series of themed play rooms & exhibits. Saratoga National Historical Park (33 min) Multisite park commemorates a famed Revolutionary War victory with a battlefield tour & monument. National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame (7 min) Art, films & a Hall of Fame gallery depicting 300+ years of U.S. horse racing, plus a kids' exhibit. National Museum of Dance & Hall of Fame (3 min) Museum in a former bathhouse space features photo, video, costume & dance exhibits plus art studios. The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College (12 min) Contemporary art plus music & science exhibits in a modern building of stone, steel & concrete. |