{"id":23381,"date":"2020-09-10T12:59:09","date_gmt":"2020-09-10T10:59:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.mindfultravelbysara.com\/?p=23381"},"modified":"2024-01-03T13:00:42","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T11:00:42","slug":"things-to-do-in-saratoga-springs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mindfultravelbysara.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-saratoga-springs\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Things to Do in Saratoga Springs, New York for the best trip ever! (2024)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking for the best things to do in Saratoga<\/strong> <\/span>Springs, NY? <\/span><\/strong><\/span>Here you have my Saratoga Travel Guide with the best travel tips to enjoy this fun and beautiful town.<\/p>

Saratoga is truly a hidden gem in New York state<\/strong>. I grew up within 2 hours of Saratoga Springs and it was one of my favorite day trips to take as a kid. It is the best weekend getaway!<\/p>

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One of the nice things about Saratoga is that it is also a perfect day trip and an easy drive from other major cities to visit in New England, including Boston<\/a> and New York City.<\/p>

And if you’re visiting Boston, make sure to check out the best Day Trips from Boston<\/a> including the top weekend getaways from Boston!<\/p>

Trust me, you’re missing out on a lot if you don’t at least plan to travel to Saratoga for at least 1 day. There are so many things to see and do in Saratoga Springs!<\/p>

Saratoga Springs Travel Guide<\/strong><\/h2>

Before you plan your trip to Saratoga Springs, there are a couple of important things that you should know.<\/p>

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Best Time to Visit Saratoga Springs<\/strong><\/h3>

Saratoga Springs weather is pretty good! On average, there are 180 sunny days per year there.<\/p>

Summer is the most popular time to visit Saratoga Springs<\/strong> because it’s the time of the town’s popular horse racing, which it is known for.<\/p>

I suggest you visit during this time even though it’s at its busiest you can guarantee that everything will be open and you’ll be able to visit the Saratoga Race Course. <\/em><\/p>

Do you want to visit but don’t care if you make it to the races? Consider going in the fall instead! <\/p>

There’s amazing fall foliage in this area of the Northeast that absolutely can’t be missed.<\/p>

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How to Get Around Saratoga<\/strong><\/h3>

In my personal experience, you’re going to need at least a car to be able to properly explore Saratoga Springs and its surrounding areas. <\/p>

You’ll at least need a car to get you downtown, then you can walk to most of the places you’ll want to visit.<\/p>

There are a lot of things to do in Saratoga Springs NY and not all of them are directly in the city center, so you will have to at least get a taxi or drive your own car to get there.<\/p>

Saratoga is not a big city at all so you can’t just hop on a bus or hail a taxi. If you want a taxi, you have to call and order one.<\/p>

Saratoga Travel Tips<\/strong><\/h3>

My best tip is to<\/strong> try to visit during the week<\/strong>! Even if you visit during the summer, as long as it’s during the week it most likely won’t be as busy.<\/p>

Weekends are when this area is at its busiest during the summer.<\/p>

Where to Stay in Saratoga Springs<\/strong><\/h2>

There is an abundance of great places to stay in Saratoga, so I don’t think there’s necessarily a bad place to book a stay!<\/p>

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The most affordable place to book a stay n Saratoga<\/strong> is at the Hampton Inn & Suites<\/a>. Most rooms will cost only $130 a night if you book a stay here and the rooms are pretty nice. This is a great family-friendly hotel as well.<\/p>

If you have a little more money to spend<\/strong>, consider staying at Saratoga Arms<\/a>! This is a hotel from 1870 that’s filled with antiques. Trust me, this is one of those cool, local places that you’ll definitely want to consider staying at. The average price for a night here costs $300.<\/p>

Other Saratoga Springs hotels you might consider<\/strong> are the Hilton Saratoga Springs<\/a> with an excellent location and free Wi-Fi; or the Saratoga Casino Hotel<\/a> with great location and free parking & Wi-Fi.<\/p>

> Check Rates for other Hotels in Saratoga Springs on Booking.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>

10 Top Things to Do in Saratoga Springs<\/strong><\/h2>
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There are so many cool things to do in Saratoga, and this is by no means a super-comprehensive list!<\/p>

However, these are the things that I most recommend you do and experience the next time you visit this town.<\/p>

1. Buy a book at the Northshire Bookstore<\/strong><\/h3>

The Northshire Bookstore is my favorite bookstore in all of New England. The original bookstore is located in Manchester, VT, and was built in 1976.<\/p>

They recently built another store in downtown Saratoga that is a smaller version of the VT store but is still just as worth visiting!<\/p>

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The entire upstairs is filled with just children’s books, so this is a very family-friendly bookstore. One of the unique kid-friendly activities in Saratoga Springs<\/strong>!<\/p>

If you’re lucky, there may even be an author event being held. Be sure to check the Northshire Bookstore website to stay up to date on events offered.<\/p>

Be sure to buy a book while you’re there and support local bookstores!<\/p>

2. Go to the Saratoga Race Course<\/strong><\/h3>

The Saratoga Race Course is what Saratoga Springs is most well-known for. It opened over 100 years ago in 1863.<\/p>

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But get this – it isn’t even the oldest racecourse in the country!<\/p>

This is the <\/em>place to be in the summer in the Saratoga area. Be sure to go and visit the races and perhaps even place some bets on which horses are going to win.<\/p>

3. Picnic in Congress Park<\/strong><\/h3>

If you want to find a nice park to just relax at, consider going to Congress Park. This bright and green park is a great place for couples, solo travelers, and families alike.<\/p>

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In this park, there’s lots of green space, so it’s a perfect place to sit and enjoy a lovely picnic.<\/p>

If you’re visiting here for a few days, keep an eye on the Congress Park schedule because there might be a fun event going on! I’ve been lucky enough to catch a few live music shows here myself.<\/p>

Did I mention there’s also a fun carousel? <\/em>Your kids will love it!<\/p>

Did you know that downtown Saratoga Springs is dog-friendly? You can bring your furry friend and enjoy shopping, Congress Park, patio dining and more!<\/strong><\/p>

On this map<\/a>, you can see all the pet-friendly spots to explore Saratoga with your dog.<\/strong><\/p>

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