Saratoga Springs, NY

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Saratoga Springs featuring a city
Famous for therapeutic waters and summer horse racing events, this attractive New York city also charms with its cultural activities and outdoor pursuits.

Art, history, sport, nature and relaxation make Saratoga Springs a must-visit vacation destination. Enjoy its ancient mineral springs, historic battleground, art district and one of the country’s most important horse races.

The mineral waters of Saratoga Springs have been soothing travelers for more than 200 years. Spread across the city, each has a slightly different chemical composition. Fill your water bottle with the iron-rich water of the Old Red Spring. Go to Saratoga Spa State Park to bathe in the waters of Roosevelt Baths and Spa, built over an underground spring.

The park features many other recreational activities. Hurl your body down water slides at the Peerless Pool Complex, improve your swing on the 18-hole golf course and walk or cycle along the trails. During spring and fall, see migratory birds in the park’s wetlands. When the snow falls, ski across 12 miles (19 kilometers) of cross-country trails.

Saratoga Springs’ many cultural institutions add to its charm. Learn about the city’s past at the Saratoga History Museum. Tour the Saratoga Springs National Historic Park, where the 1777 Battle of Saratoga took place. Here, the Americans won a decisive victory against the British in the American Revolutionary War.

Stroll around Beekman Street Art District. This three-block area is a mix of art galleries, artists’ studios, trendy bistros and restaurants. Treat the kids to an afternoon of hands-on fun at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga. Catch a show at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center where the New York City Ballet and the Philadelphia Orchestra perform.

Every summer thousands of race fans descend on the Saratoga Race Course for horse racing season. Before the main races start, enjoy a breakfast buffet at the track and watch horses working out. Across from the race track, visit the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.

The varied outdoor and indoor attractions of Saratoga Springs make it a popular vacation spot for New Yorkers. The Big Apple is less than four hours away.

Where to stay in Saratoga Springs

Gideon Putnam Resort And Spa
Gideon Putnam Resort And Spa
4 out of 5
24 Gideon Putnam Rd, Saratoga Springs, NY
The price is $144 per night from Jun 5 to Jun 6
$144
per night
Jun 5 - Jun 6
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Saratoga Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Not too bad
"Overall we had a good stay. We could hear the family in the room next to us, which wasn't great. Also, certain aspects of the room we're dated and not well maintained (the toilet was rather old, the dresser was busted up, things like that). But the grounds are beautiful and the bed was ..."

Reviewed on May 30, 2023

Gideon Putnam Resort And Spa
Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
The price is $152 per night from Jun 25 to Jun 26
$152
per night
Jun 25 - Jun 26
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Saratoga Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"NIce fun place to stay"

Reviewed on May 23, 2023

Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs, an IHG Hotel
The Saratoga Hilton
The Saratoga Hilton
3 out of 5
534 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
The price is $175 per night from Jun 11 to Jun 12
$175
per night
Jun 11 - Jun 12
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Saratoga Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Nice location.
"Air conditioning was not very effective. But it’a otherwise a comfortable hotel in a great location."

Reviewed on May 30, 2023

The Saratoga Hilton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Botanicals Spa & Suites
Botanicals Spa & Suites
4 out of 5
130 Excelsior Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY
Stay at this 3.5-star spa condo in Saratoga Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Saratoga Performing Arts Center ...
Botanicals Spa & Suites
(New Listing  & Updates!) Fully Remodeled Lake Home at Gorgeous Saratoga Lake!
(New Listing & Updates!) Fully Remodeled Lake Home at Gorgeous Saratoga Lake!
Saratoga Springs, NY
Stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Saratoga Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Luther Forest Technology ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
Cousins Weekend
"Great place for some good old fashioned time together. Check in and check out we’re both very easy and simple. The house was everything we needed it to be! 3 seperate bedrooms all with comfortable mattresses, bedding and pillows! The kitchen was stocked with a great coffee maker and an electric hot ..."

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2023

(New Listing & Updates!) Fully Remodeled Lake Home at Gorgeous Saratoga Lake!
Waterfront home quiet lake community with in minutes to local activities
Waterfront home quiet lake community with in minutes to local activities
Saratoga Springs, NY
Stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Saratoga Springs. Enjoy a water park, breakfast, and WiFi. Our guests praise the WiFi and the family amenities ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (54 reviews)
"Property was exactly as promised, simple but clean and sheets were super comfy and bedrooms had blackout curtains, which I really appreciate. Amazing lakefront views and sunrises!"

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2023

Waterfront home quiet lake community with in minutes to local activities
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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