I'm considering a trip to Saratoga area this summer. Been years since I've been there. Any suggestions for 'must see/do' stuff from those of you in the know? Not sure about the dates at this point.
thx
jm
Saratoga trip
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BargainBlueblood
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Always fun to go during the Fasig-Tipton sales, too. Select sale is Aug 2-3. NY-bred Preferred sale is Aug 7-8.
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is FABULOUS...a must-see if you're in Saratoga. Tons of great restaurants in downtown Saratoga, too.
You might also want to check out the gardens at Yaddo, or take in a concert or performance of some kind at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (check their schedule online to see who's playing while you're in town).
And there are several lovely farms who'd probably be thrilled to let you swing by and check out their stallions...Buckridge Farm, McMahon, High Cliff, etc.
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is FABULOUS...a must-see if you're in Saratoga. Tons of great restaurants in downtown Saratoga, too.
You might also want to check out the gardens at Yaddo, or take in a concert or performance of some kind at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (check their schedule online to see who's playing while you're in town).
And there are several lovely farms who'd probably be thrilled to let you swing by and check out their stallions...Buckridge Farm, McMahon, High Cliff, etc.
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Also, if you park in the supplemental parking area near the Oklahoma training track (across Union Avenue from the track) you can actually stroll through the Oklahoma backstretch stable area on your way to the track entrance. A lot of really great trainers stable there, and it's sweet to walk past and see all those gorgeous animals popping their heads out of their stalls.
Joltman wrote:Great suggestions all... Only one that definitely won't work is the yearling sale. It would only lead to frustration since I would want to pick up one - and if I did that it would seriously compromise the ride home with my wife...
jm
Hi Jolt,
If you'll be there with the family you have to take a day and spend it in Lake George, just a 40 minute trip up the Northway (87). They have arcade's, day cruises, boat rentals, miniature golf (gooney golf) souvenir shops, wax museum....Frankenstein walks around scaring everyone, and a whole lot more. TJ
If history is your bailiwick, you can also visit the historic Shaker village in Hancocck, MA or visit Bennington, VT where you can visit Robert Frost's grave (if you're into poetry), historic Hildene estate (once owned by Robert Todd Lincoln IIRC), and the Saratoga National Battlefield. Both of these are easy day trips (within 40-50 miles).
Ft Ticonderoga is a longer trip, but well worth it, as are some of the classic Adirondak towns like Saranac Lake, Lake Placid, Tupper Lake, etc. Westport on Lake Champlain is a beautiful little lake front town, and Arlington, VT is worth a stop on the way to Bennington.
Washington County is called "Grandma Moses Country" because it was the home of the famous folk artist, and the inspiration for many of her scenes. I believe there's a Grandma Moses museum somewhere there as well.
There are a lot of covered bridges in the Saratoga/Washington County area as well as in southern Vermont. The Berkshire Mountains resort area is just east of the MA/NY border.
Have fun.
Ft Ticonderoga is a longer trip, but well worth it, as are some of the classic Adirondak towns like Saranac Lake, Lake Placid, Tupper Lake, etc. Westport on Lake Champlain is a beautiful little lake front town, and Arlington, VT is worth a stop on the way to Bennington.
Washington County is called "Grandma Moses Country" because it was the home of the famous folk artist, and the inspiration for many of her scenes. I believe there's a Grandma Moses museum somewhere there as well.
There are a lot of covered bridges in the Saratoga/Washington County area as well as in southern Vermont. The Berkshire Mountains resort area is just east of the MA/NY border.
Have fun.
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Joltman wrote:Are there any waterfalls at Glen Falls?
Any other waterfalls fairly nearby?
Was thinking of maybe going up to Lake Placid as well.
jm
Hi Jolt,
It's not the Niagra, but they have a Falls there. If you take 9N out of Saratoga going toward Glens Falls, there are a number of small towns along the way. About mid-way through you will enter Lake Luzerne....right in the heart of this small town they have white water rafting and there is a small Falls there, very small but scenic. There's a breakfast place named Papa's that has a back patio where you can have breakfast and enjoy the sights and sounds of the rushing water of the Hudson River.....if you get there for diner, try Saratoga Rose...a very quaint little spot and if you want a great meal at a decent price there's The Waterhouse Restaurant. Below is a picture of Glens Falls and a panoramic shot of Lake George focusing on Ft. William Henry....a nice family outing. If you're into golf, there's a great small course in Lake Luzerne ....Bend of The River Golf Course and right out of Lake George in Bolten Landing is the Sagamore Resort and Golf Course...this one's pricey but the first hole overlooks a view of Lake George. Closer to Saratoga is Saratoga National, it's fairly new but well worth playing.....the State Course at Saratoga Performing Arts Center is also very nice. TJ
http://www.northeastwaterfalls.com/wate ... um=583&p=0
http://www.lakegeorge.com/business/fort ... 8/website/
Aside from Niagara Falls, which is at the other end of the state, the place to see waterfalls in NYS is in the Finger Lakes area (central NYS), especially at the south end of the lakes. It's about 4-5 hours southwest of Saratoga. At Watkins Glen, you can walk under waterfalls as you walk down the gorge. Taughannock Falls, outside Ithaca IIRC, is one of the tallest waterfalls in the country. In a dry year like this, though, it might not look like much. Near by is Buttermilk Falls. Both are state parks. Here's a link to the Finger Lakes falls, most of which are in state parks: http://nysparks.state.ny.us/regions/finger-lakes/default.aspx
On the western border of the Finger Lakes region is the famous Letchworth Gorge of the Genessee River, often called "the Grand Canyon of the East". There are impressive waterfalls here, especially the Middle Falls near the Glen Iris Inn.
Au Sable Chasm is a gorge between Lake Champlain and the Adirondaks south of Plattsburgh. You walk it. I think there are some minor waterfalls in it but I haven't been there in almost 40 years, so I don't remember
On the western border of the Finger Lakes region is the famous Letchworth Gorge of the Genessee River, often called "the Grand Canyon of the East". There are impressive waterfalls here, especially the Middle Falls near the Glen Iris Inn.
Au Sable Chasm is a gorge between Lake Champlain and the Adirondaks south of Plattsburgh. You walk it. I think there are some minor waterfalls in it but I haven't been there in almost 40 years, so I don't remember
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mikec wrote:Trackside breakfast is a must as the horses work in the morning fog.
Ditto that. I haven't even ever been there, but I have Jenness' print of a family having breakfast overlooking the track and someday I must get there. It's a nice print, with the DRF on the table and summer hats.
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