Brittany & Jesse
Things To Do
The Saratoga Winery
Just outside of downtown lies the rustic, Adirondack influenced, Saratoga Winery. There is typically live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Wine, Craft Beer, and wood fired pizza is served. The winery offers tastings and uses grapes mostly from the Finger Lakes region to make a range of wines.
Saratoga Lake
6 sq. mi. lake offering boat cruises, kayaking, fishing, a beach & a park with picnic facilities. It is a short 5 miles away from downtown Saratoga.
Lake George
30 minutes north of Saratoga lies Lake George, a well-known summertime jewel of Upstate New York and part of the Adirondack mountain region. On the shore, the Fort William Henry Museum is a restored British fort, built in 1755. Nearby, Million Dollar Beach has picnic areas, a boat launch, and offers a beautiful lake tour aboard the steamboat, The Minnie-Ha-Ha. The Prospect Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway offers views of the lake and the Adirondack High Peaks.
Saratoga Race Course
The highlight of summer in Saratoga is the summer racing meet, featuring world class thoroughbred horse racing. Throngs of people from all over the world gather at the Race Track with one common interest -- to hear "And they're off!" Adrenaline pumps as the crowd goes wild with cheers of encouragement to their favorite picks of the season.
The Clubhouse at Saratoga Race Course
Each racing day of the summer meet, you can enjoy the popular buffet breakfast on The Porch of the Clubhouse at Saratoga Race Course, tours of the race course grounds, and historic stable areas from 7 to 9:30 am. This gives you the unique opportunity to dine trackside while you watch the horses work out, and receive a historical overview of the property's highlights, including unique architecture, landscapes, and traditions!
550 Waterfront
A new hot-spot restaurant and marina situated on Saratoga Lake, located 1 mile down the road from our wedding venue. Be sure to stop in for drinks and appetizers on the water before or after any of our planned events!
Live Jazz Brunch at Prime at Saratoga National Golf Club
Our wedding venue offers a Live Jazz Brunch on the patio every Sunday from 10 am- 2 pm. If you want to take in the scenery while the men finish their morning golf round, we recommend Prime for a memorable meal prior to the start of our wedding festivities later in the day!
Broadway
Broadway is often referred to as "downtown", as it is the main strip of the city. It houses a variety of popular historic buildings, art galleries, boutiques, bars and restaurants. It has recently been voted one of the 10 best main streets in America! In 1979 it was recognized as a historic district and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The north end of Broadway is more of a residential neighborhood with stunning Victorian homes. Please see the link below for Parking information.
Druthers Brewing Company
A popular brewpub located right on Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs. A hotspot for locals due to its outdoor beer garden, creative menu, and rotating craft beer taps. Druthers brews all of its hand crafted beers on site.
Hatsational
This shop on Broadway has a great selection of high-fashion fascinators, and horse racing hats for men and women. It is pricey, but fun to stop into nonetheless. After all, it doesn't matter if your horse loses as long as you look good!
Congress Park
A nice park situated on Broadway to sit and relax, or have a picnic. There's a few different monuments, mineral springs, and plenty of open green space. There's also a museum, a fountain, an enclosed carousel, and the historical Canfield Casino housed here. If you stop at the visitors center across the street, they'll give you a short brochure that describes the monuments and park history, and a little cup to taste the spring water. There are spigots throughout the park where you can sample the water. This quaint park can be explored within 20-30 minutes.
Spa State Park Hall of Springs Path
Saratoga Spa State Park, distinguished by its classical architecture and listed as a National Historic Landmark, is noted for its diverse cultural, aesthetic and recreational resources. In addition to the nationally-known Saratoga Performing Arts Center, the Hall of Springs, the Spa Little Theater, the National Museum of Dance, the Saratoga Automobile Museum, the Gideon Putnam Resort and Roosevelt Baths and Spa, the park offers a multitude of traditional recreation opportunities. The park contains the family friendly Pearless pool complex and historical Victoria pool, along with a 9-hole and an 18-hole golf course. The gentle terrain offers picnic areas, shady stream side trails, suitable for the nature-lover or the casual walker, as well as certified running courses used by joggers and local athletes.
Roosevelt Baths & Spa
Situated right in Saratoga Spa State Park where you can find the majority of the city’s springs, see what magical powers lie within the historic walls of Roosevelt Baths & Spa. Established in 1935, the Roosevelt Baths & Spa opened thanks to President Franklin Roosevelt’s visionary act to preserve the Saratoga Springs area. Authentic and historic, today the Roosevelt Baths & Spa offers a singular and transforming hydrotherapy spa experience. The mineral water is captured cold from underground springs, then mixed with warm fresh water to a neutral temperature for maximum benefits.
Caroline Street
Saratoga Springs serves up nightlife in a big way for a small city. Party-hearty visitors call this town ’Toga. It all starts with an old school, competitive happy hour. Once the sun goes down, Caroline Street is considered party central. Saratoga City Tavern: Five stories, each floor hosts a different themed bar room, with a club on the fourth. Gaffney's: A lively outdoor garden bar with live music and patio dining. "Saratoga's Place to be" on summer nights. Bailey's: An outdoor Adirondack Style patio bar and grille open year round. Local gathering spot for late night entertainment. Caroline Street Pub: A causal sports bar with a long draft beer list, dart boards, local bands, and a dance floor.
Horseshoe Inn Bar & Grill
A popular nightlife stop after the races for drinks and live music. Show up ready to party and dance at this crowded outdoor bar! Within walking distance from exiting the Saratoga Race Course.
Carson's Woodside Tavern
You're not going to want to miss "The Overlook" at Carson's during the summer. This brand new patio and outdoor bar has a spectacular view of Saratoga Lake and the scenic Vermont mountains. Come unwind with a glass of wine or a cold beer, enjoy some great food and live music, and let the view work its wonders. Only 7 miles from Saratoga Springs!
Restaurant Recs in Saratoga
Splurge Worthy: Salt + Char, The Blue Hen, 15 Church, Solevo Kitchen + Social, Osteria Danny, 550 Waterfront on Saratoga Lake Down-to-Earth: Hattie's Chicken Shack, Max London's, Boca Bistro, Forno Bistro, Henry Street Taproom, Farmer's Hardware, Cantina, Comfort Kitchen, Morrisey's Cocktail Bar + Lounge, Seneca, The Adelphi Wine + Beer Garden
Hamlet & Ghost
Hamlet & Ghost serves high-quality, custom-crafted cocktails and New American small plates in a welcoming, industrial-chic, historic setting. Seasonal cocktails highlight fresh ingredients, from just pressed juices to homemade bitters and tinctures. One part speakeasy, two parts modern cocktail bar, and a dash of ambiance—aim to put you at ease, delight you with flavors, and deliver an understated and relaxing experience.
Impressions of Saratoga
The area's finest and most extensive selection of Saratoga Souvenirs, sportswear, jewelry, gifts, and collectibles. Located on Broadway.
Saratoga Tea & Honey Company
A boutique tea & honey store, cafe, and tasting room located on Broadway. With over 50 types of loose teas for sale from all around the world, including teas with herbal and fruit infusions, and a wide array of medicinal properties. The store carries several different kinds of honey, including wildflower, clover, blueberry infused honey and many others. All the honeys are raw and many are locally sourced. Be sure to stop into the Honey Tasting Room and order a drink from the front cafe before continuing your Broadway window shopping!
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame was founded in 1951 in Saratoga Springs, New York, to honor the achievements of American Thoroughbred race horses, jockeys, and trainers. The museum offers tours and a Horse Racing simulator. It also houses a large collection of art, artifacts, and memorabilia that document the history of horse racing from the eighteenth century to the present.
National Museum of Dance & Hall of Fame
The National Museum of Dance opened in 1986 and is the only museum in the country dedicated solely to dance. It contains photographs, videos, artifacts, costumes and biographies. The museum is located in the former Washington Bath House and was founded by Saratoga Springs' philanthropist, Marylou Whitney
Saratoga National Historical Park
In Stillwater, on pastoral banks above the Hudson River, two hotly contested Revolutionary War battles fought here, ended in an American victory recognized as one of the most important in world history. Visit the year-round battlefield visitor center with film, light map, museum exhibits, and gift shop; tour the scenic 10-mile auto and bike road, hike historic paths. During the summer, also visit Victory Woods and the 155' Saratoga Monument (in Victory) with panoramic views of the Hudson Valley and take a free guided tour of General Philip Schuyler's 1777 home (Schuylerville).