Bree's Guidebook
Outdoor activities
Rent kayaks and SUP. Then grab a pizza and sit on the deck to enjoy the water!
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Kayak Shak
251 Stafford Bridge RdRent kayaks and SUP. Then grab a pizza and sit on the deck to enjoy the water!
One of the only lake access points in the summer. There’s a small fee.
In the winter/offseason, it’s free! Once the lake has frozen over, come see the ice boats (you might see me out there), or go ice fishing or ice skating!
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Browns Beach
511 NY-9POne of the only lake access points in the summer. There’s a small fee.
In the winter/offseason, it’s free! Once the lake has frozen over, come see the ice boats (you might see me out there), or go ice fishing or ice skating!
A cute little mountain. More “home” style if you want to skip the crowds at a larger mountain.
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Willard Mountain
77 The Intervale RdA cute little mountain. More “home” style if you want to skip the crowds at a larger mountain.
Sightseeing
Summer/Spring/Fall - take a stroll, find some of the famous springs to taste, swim at Peerless Pool (free) or the Victorian Pool.
Winter - free ice skating (need to bring your own skates), snow shoeing (can rent from the park), and cross country skiing (byo).
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Saratoga Spa State Park
19 Roosevelt DrSummer/Spring/Fall - take a stroll, find some of the famous springs to taste, swim at Peerless Pool (free) or the Victorian Pool.
Winter - free ice skating (need to bring your own skates), snow shoeing (can rent from the park), and cross country skiing (byo).
On a busy weekend, gates open as soon as 7am for you to save a table. All you need is a table cloth or cooler to reserve your picnic table. Some weekends you will need to RUN!!
Take the backstretch tour. It’s fantastic!
Skip the breakfast buffet and bring your own breakfast picnic. It’s a great experience to watch the horses warm up in glow of the morning sun.
There is one free parking lot across from the Union Ave entrance. You’ll need to arrive early though!
Avoid the parking hassle and take the free tram.
If you don’t know how to bet, ask an employee. They love to help.
You don’t need to dress fancy, but you can if you want to!
Skip the fast food options. Instead, bring a picnic! I’d suggest subs from Romas (might come up on Google as Cardona’s). Call to preorder because the line can be up to 45 minutes in the summer.
The track is surprisingly family friendly. Even a playground for younger kids.
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Saratoga racetrack
267 Union AveOn a busy weekend, gates open as soon as 7am for you to save a table. All you need is a table cloth or cooler to reserve your picnic table. Some weekends you will need to RUN!!
Take the backstretch tour. It’s fantastic!
Skip the breakfast buffet and bring your own breakfast picnic. It’s a great experience to watch the horses warm up in glow of the morning sun.
There is one free parking lot across from the Union Ave entrance. You’ll need to arrive early though!
Avoid the parking hassle and take the free tram.
If you don’t know how to bet, ask an employee. They love to help.
You don’t need to dress fancy, but you can if you want to!
Skip the fast food options. Instead, bring a picnic! I’d suggest subs from Romas (might come up on Google as Cardona’s). Call to preorder because the line can be up to 45 minutes in the summer.
The track is surprisingly family friendly. Even a playground for younger kids.
Try the famous springs, walk in the park, and ride the carousel!
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I-Congress Park
25 BroadwayTry the famous springs, walk in the park, and ride the carousel!
Food scene
The shrooms pizza is divine. Also, try the pear salad!
Great artisan pizzas in a great atmosphere. There’s usually a wait in the summer.
You can also rent kayaks and SUP here!
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Harvest & Hearth
251 Co Rd 67The shrooms pizza is divine. Also, try the pear salad!
Great artisan pizzas in a great atmosphere. There’s usually a wait in the summer.
You can also rent kayaks and SUP here!
This is a must do! For your friends who don’t like wine, don’t worry, there are custom cocktails and local beers.
If they are holding an event when you are in town, make sure you get tickets! It’s ALWAYS a great time!
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The Saratoga Winery
462 NY-29This is a must do! For your friends who don’t like wine, don’t worry, there are custom cocktails and local beers.
If they are holding an event when you are in town, make sure you get tickets! It’s ALWAYS a great time!
This is by no means a fancy place. But if you are looking for thicker pizza, great taste, and a good amount of that ooey gooey cheesiness - come here. Best for take out. CASH ONLY (They have an ATM)
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Marino's Pizza
46 W Circular StThis is by no means a fancy place. But if you are looking for thicker pizza, great taste, and a good amount of that ooey gooey cheesiness - come here. Best for take out. CASH ONLY (They have an ATM)
Great authentic Italian food. Fantastic staff (you will be family on your first visit). Great wine list.
I love the lasagna. Pizza is fantastic!
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Taverna Novo
62 Beekman StGreat authentic Italian food. Fantastic staff (you will be family on your first visit). Great wine list.
I love the lasagna. Pizza is fantastic!
This is your ultimate greasy spoon (actually, it’s not very greasy but it’s cheap, fast, and good!)
Typical diner food.
Perfect for after the bar closes (they open a few hours after midnight) or for breakfast.
CASH ONLY. (They have an ATM)
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Comptons Restaurant
457 BroadwayThis is your ultimate greasy spoon (actually, it’s not very greasy but it’s cheap, fast, and good!)
Typical diner food.
Perfect for after the bar closes (they open a few hours after midnight) or for breakfast.
CASH ONLY. (They have an ATM)
Not your typical tacos. Unique and full of flavor.
Get the Korean pork tacos.
The taco boxes are a great idea for a group!
Only bar seating.
…donuts are only ok. Just go for the tacos!
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Taquero
68 Putnam StNot your typical tacos. Unique and full of flavor.
Get the Korean pork tacos.
The taco boxes are a great idea for a group!
Only bar seating.
…donuts are only ok. Just go for the tacos!
Great for lunch. Get a sandwich on a baguette. You won’t regret.
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Putnam Place
63 Putnam StGreat for lunch. Get a sandwich on a baguette. You won’t regret.
Artisanal Brew Works
617 Maple AvenueGreat atmosphere. Local brews. Great staff.
Country fried chicken will have you dreaming!!
French onion soup is irresistible.
Park in the hotel parking lot next door. Olde Bryan will validate your parking!
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Olde Bryan Inn
123 Maple AveCountry fried chicken will have you dreaming!!
French onion soup is irresistible.
Park in the hotel parking lot next door. Olde Bryan will validate your parking!
Gennaro's Pizza Parlor
46 Marion AvenueClassic NY style pizza. Yum!
Might come up on Google as Cardona’s. Previously called Roma’s. GREAT sandwiches. Perfect to take to the track!
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Roma Foods Importing Co. Inc
222 Washington StMight come up on Google as Cardona’s. Previously called Roma’s. GREAT sandwiches. Perfect to take to the track!
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Free summer tram
There is a free tram in the downtown area during track season. It’s a great way to get around when parking can be difficult.
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Parking
There are a few parking garages around town. Woodlawn (between church and division) is free. Bottom levels are 2 hours only. Upper levels are up to 48 hours. High Rock garage is paid, but a good option if you need it (it’s behind the city center).