Living in Saratoga Springs
Living in Saratoga Springs is not only about health, history and horses…. it’s truly a special place with an ambiance second to none. Our city has a rich and storied past with history that has local as well as national significance. Its energetic community, vibrant downtown and multitude of diverse attractions, offers residents and visitors many things to do!
- Legendary Saratoga Race Course, the jewel of thoroughbred racing, and oldest operating track in the country, runs for six weeks each summer
- Charming Downtown Saratoga Springs, named an All-American City, with unique shops, art boutiques, excellent restaurants and street festivals
- Picturesque Spa State Park with mineral waters, geysers, streams, pools, gardens, trails, picnic areas, golf course and the Hall of Springs
- Historic Congress Park featuring statues, fountains, ponds, carousel and the magnificent Canfield Casino, home to the Saratoga History Museum
- The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), summer home to the New York City Ballet, Philadelphia Orchestra and world-class special events
- Beautiful Saratoga National Historic Park and Battlefield , considered the turning point of the Revolutionary War
- Prestigious Skidmore College founded in 1903 with over 2500 enrolled students and Empire State College
- Saratoga Springs is also home to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, National Museum of Dance, along with Saratoga Polo, Saratoga Gaming & Raceway and Saratoga National Golf Club