FAMILY FALL ACTIVITIES IN SARATOGA
CONGRESS PARK Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Historic statues, museum, mineral springs, carousel, and open lawns. FREE
APPLE PICKING / ORCHARDS / FARM Bowman Orchards 371-2042 (www.bowmanorchards.com)
Lakeside Farms 399-8359 (www.lakesidefarmscidermill.com) Riverview Orchards 371-2174 (www.rivervieworchards.com) Saratoga Apple 695-3131
CORN MAZE / FARM / HAUNTED Ellms Family Farm 884-8168 (www.ellmsfarms.com) Liberty Ridge Farm 664-1515 (www.libertyridgefarmmaze.com) Schuyler Farms 695-5308 (www.schuylerfarms.com)
SARATOGA FALL FESTIVAL Downtown Saratoga. October 29-30, 2011. Entertainment, children's activities, trolley rides, petting zoo, trick-or-treating. FREE
FALL FOLIAGE Brilliant colors along beautiful landscape. (www.saratoga.org/visitors/saratoga-fall-foliage-report.asp) FREE
MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK 793-0511 I-87 Exit 17. Picnics, playground, nature trails, camping thru Oct 14. $6 p/ car day use weekends & holidays. (www.nysparks.state.ny.us)
PLAYGROUNDS Greenfield School, Rt. 9N, Greenfield Ctr.; Lake Ave. School & Geyser Rd. Park., Saratoga Springs.; Gavin Park, Beverly St., Wilton. FREE
RECREATION FIELDS 587-3550 East Side, Lake Ave.; West Side, Division Street; Geyser Park, Geyser Road; South Side, Vanderbilt Ave. Geyser Crest, Hawthorn Boulevard, & North Side, Clement Ave. in Saratoga Springs - Playgrounds, Play fountains, picnic area, sports facilities. FREE
SKATEBOARD PARK 587-3550 x456 East Side Recreation Park. Sept. – Oct. 31; Thurs. & Fri. 3pm -7pm;
Sat. & Sun. 1pm – 7pm. (www.saratoga-springs.org)
SARATOGA NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK 664-9821 x224 Rt. 4 & 32, Stillwater. Visitor’s Center Open daily 9am-5pm. Hiking trails, self-guided road tour 9.5 miles, 9am – 7pm, open April 1 – Oct 31. $5 per car,
$10 season pass, $3pp hikers or bicycles entrance fee thru Oct 31. (www.nps.gov/sara)
SPA STATE PARK 584-2535 Rt. 9, Exit 13N off of I-87, Saratoga Springs. Park adm. $8 p/car entrance to pavilion area. Open lawns, playground, streams, golf course, walking & bike trails, X-C skiing. (www.saratogaspastatepark.org)
STILLWATER BLOCKHOUSE 665-0610 Rts. 4 & 32, Stillwater. Visitor’s Center featuring area history/info on Battle of Bemis Heights. Call for hours. FREE
BROOKSIDE - SARATOGA COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 885-4000 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa. Call for hours/rates. (www.brooksidemuseum.org)
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA 584-5540 69 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs. Closed Mondays. Call for hours/rates (www.cmssny.org)
COOK MUSEUM OF LOCAL HISTORY 882-6765 2008 West St., Galway. Period house with antiques & artifacts. By Appointment. FREE
THE HYDE COLLECTION 792-1761 161 Warren St., Glens Falls. Historic house and art museum complex. Call for hours. Donations welcomed. (www.hydecollection.org) FREE
NATIONAL BOTTLE MUSEUM 885-7589 76 Milton Ave. Ballston Spa. Hours: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm thru Sept 30. Winter hours: Tues-Fri, 10am- 4pm. Call for rates. (www.nationalbottlemuseum.org)
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DANCE 584-2225 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Tues-Sun
10am-4:30pm thru November 21. Call for rates. (www.dancemuseum.org)
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING 584-0400 191 Union Ave. Saratoga Springs. Kids exhibit area/ Discovery Paddock; Mon.-Sat. 10am-4pm Sun. 12-4pm. Adults $7/ Kids $5. 5 & under free. (www.racingmuseum.org)
NYS MILITARY MUSEUM 581-5100 61 Lake Ave., Saratoga Spgs. Profiling 300 yrs. of military history.
Tues.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. Noon-4pm, Closed Mondays. (http://dmna.state.ny.us/historic/mil-hist.htm) FREE
GERALD B. H. SOLOMON SARATOGA NATIONAL CEMETERY 581-9128 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville. Scenic
National Veteran’s Cemetery. Open daily dawn to dusk. (www.cem.va.gov) FREE
SARATOGA AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM 587-1935 Avenue of the Pines, Spa State Park. 30 rare cars on display. Changing exhibits. Call for hours/rates. (www.saratogaautomuseum.org)
SARATOGA SPRINGS HISTORY MUSEUM 584-6920 Congress Park, Saratoga Sprgs., Weds - Sun.
10am-4pm. Adults $5/kids $4, 12 & under free. (www.saratogahistory.org)
SARATOGA SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 584-7860 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs. Films, story sessions and special programs for families. Call for hours. (www.sspl.org) FREE
VISITOR CTR. SARATOGA SPRINGS HERITAGE AREA 587-3241 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Exhibits/video on Saratoga architecture, history & springs. Open daily 9am-4pm thru Oct. After Nov, Mon-Sat 9am-4pm. (www.saratogaspringsvisitorcenter.com) FREE
SCHENECTADY MUSEUM & PLANETARIUM 382-7890 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. Thurs & Fri 12pm – 5pm. Sat & Sun 11am-5pm. Children under 4 are FREE. Call for all rates. (www.schenectadymuseum.org)
TANG TEACHING MUSEUM & ART GALLERY 580-8080 815 N. Broadway (at Skidmore), Saratoga Spgs. Call for hours/rates. (tang.skidmore.edu)
WATERFORD HARBOR VISITORS CENTER 233-9123 One Tugboat Alley, Waterford, Interpretive Center, history, tour Lock 2. Call for hours. (www.town.waterford.ny.us) FREE
SARATOGA ARTS COUNCIL & ARTS CTR 584-4132 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Various exhibits. Mon. – Fri. 9am – 5pm, Sat. 11am – 5pm. (www.saratoga-arts.org) FREE
“SEE YOU ON SATURDAY!” PROGRAM 584-4132 Broadway, Beekman St., & Spring St., Sara. Sprgs. Various
locations hosting exhibit openings. 1st Sat. of month, 5pm-8pm. (www.saratoga-arts.org) FREE
DINNER THEATERS Good Times Lakeview Restaurant 399-9976 (www.goodtimesrestaurant.com)
BOG MEADOW NATURE TRAIL Route 29E, 1 mile east of Stewarts, Saratoga Springs. Nature trail is open all year. (www.saratogaplan.org) FREE
HADLEY MOUNTAIN 696-3112 x2 Hadley Hill Rd. Lk. Luzerne.1.8 Mile moderate hike, fire tower on summit open to public, views of Adk/Vermont mtns. FREE
GEOLOGICAL SITES Lester Park 474-5816 Lester Park Rd. Stark’s Knob 695-3309 Stark’s Knob Rd.
For more info on both sites (www.nysm.nysed.gov) FREE
WOODS HOLLOW NATURE PRESERVE 885-9220 Rowland St., Ballston Spa. 130 acres, marked trails, self-guided nature tour, pond. (www.townofmiltonny.org) FREE
WILTON WILDLIFE PRESERVE 587-1939 Ext. 220 Rt. 50, Wilton, Endangered Karner Blue Butterfly, 5 miles of trails. (www.wiltonpreserve.org) FREE
ADIRONDACK EXTREME ADVENTURE 494-7200 35 Westwood Forest Lane, Bolton Landing. Sat. & Sun. start at 9am. Call for reservations and rates. (www.adirondackextreme.com)
BALLOONING Adirondack Balloon Flights 793-6342 (www.adirondackballoonflights.com)
Windrifter Ballooning 399-6883 (www.windrifterballooning.com)
BIKE RENTALS Battenkill Valley Outdoors 677-3311 (www.battenkillvalleyoutdoors.com)
Blue Sky Bicycles 583-0600 (www.blueskybicycles.com) Call for Hours/Rates.
SARATOGA STRIKE ZONE BOWLING 584-6460 32 Ballston Ave., Saratoga Springs. Call for hours/rates. (www.saratogastrikezone.com)
CAMPING 584-3255 For a list of Chamber Member Campgrounds (www.saratoga.org)
CANOE-KAYAK-BOAT RENTALS Call for hours/rates. Battenkill River Sports/Camp. 677-8868
Battenkill Valley Outdoors 677-3311 Edinburg Marina 893-8398 Kayak Shak 587-9788
LG Boat Rentals 668-2875 Lake Lonely Boat Livery 587-1721 Saratoga Boatworks 584-2628
COOPERS CAVE 793-1455 Under Cooper's Cave bridge, viewing platform adjacent to the cave, with information on James Fenimore Cooper; and the Mohican Tribe. 9am – 8pm thru Oct.31st. FREE
CREATIVE SPARKS/BALLOONATICS 583-2030 42 Phila St., Sara. Sprgs. Paint your own pottery studio. Call for hours/rates. (www.creativesparksceramics.com)
EAGLE MILLS CIDER CO. & FAMILY FUN CTR 883-8700 Broadalbin. Many activities, Water mill, covered bridge. Call for more info. (www.eaglemillsfun.com)
EXTRA INNINGS INDOOR BASEBALL-SOFTBALL TRAINING CENTER 885-1100 McRea Hill, B.S., Batting cages/tunnels, pro-shop, training programs. Call for hours/rates. (www.extrainnings-saratoga.com)
FARMER’S MARKET-/SARATOGA 638-8530 High Rock Ave. Wed. 3-6pm; Sat. 9am-1pm. Thru Oct. Winter location Division St. Elementary School. Venders selling local foods, plants, crafts. (www.saratogafarmersmarket.org)
FARM TOURS 885-8995 Self guided driving tours, see Visitor Brochures online at www.saratoga.org. FREE
FISHING Try fishing on Ballston Lake, Saratoga Lake, Lake Lonely, and the Kayaderosseras Creek.
GOLF There are a number of area courses to delight golfers. Airway Meadows 792-4144
Ballston Spa CC 885-7935 Brookhaven 893-7458 Eagle Crest 877-7082
Galway GC 882-6395 Kingswood GC 747-8888 McGregor Links 584-6664
Pioneer Hills 885-7000 Pole Valley 632-9632 Saratoga Lake 581-6616
Saratoga National 583-4653 Saratoga Spa 584-2006 VanPatten 877-5400
THE FUN SPOT 792-8989 Rt. 9, Queensbury. Roller skating, Inflatables, laser tag, arcade, mini-golf. Call for hours/rates. (www.thefunspot.net)
GUIDED ADVENTURES Ndakinna Education Center 583-9958 Programs featuring Native American culture. Call for hours/rates. (www.ndakinnacenter.org)
HORSE CARRIAGE RIDES Saratoga Horse Carriage Co 800-320-6211 Call for hours/rates. (www.saratogahorseandcarriage.com)
HORSEBACK RIDING-LESSONS Call for hours/rates. Bennett’s Riding Stables: 696-4444, Rt. 9N, Lake Luzerne. Quiet Run: 583-0337 Greenfield Center. Stonegate Stables: 743-7433 Fort Edward.
HORSE RACING Saratoga Casino & Raceway 584-2110 Jefferson St, Sara. Spgs. Harness Racing, plus video gaming and night club. Call for hours and schedule. ( www.saratogacasino.com)
HOWE CAVERNS 296-8900 Rt. 7, Howe’s Cave. Open daily except Thanksgiving, 12/25 & 12/31. Call for hours/rates. (www.howecaverns.com)
ICE SKATING 583-3462 30 Weible Ave., Saratoga. Hockey, speed, figure & public skating. Call for hours/rates.
JOHNNY MILLER ADVENTURES GUIDE Guide book for outdoor recreation in Saratoga Springs and Saratoga
County. (www.johnnymilleradventures.com) FREE
LAKES TO LOCKS PASSAGE 8282 Drive NYS Scenic Byway along Route 4, Hudson River & Champlain Canal,
with historical spots along the way. (www.champlaincanal.org) FREE
MINI GOLF Exit 17 Golf 745-8415 Funspot 792-8989 Saratoga Mini Golf 581-0852
MUDDY ACRES FARM 581-0264 95 Middle Grove Rd., Greenfield Ctr. Horse drawn wagon or sleigh ride
through wooded trails. Call for hours/rates.
OUTER ZONE LASER TAG 587-8243 Congress Plaza, Saratoga Springs. Call for hours/rates. (www.outerzonesaratoga.com)
SKYDIVING Mohawk Valley Skydiving 372-4883 (www.mohawkvalleyskydiving.com)
SPORTSPLEX OF HALFMOON 383-0991 6 Corporate Dr., Halfmoon, Indoor playscape, slide, ball pit, bouncer. Call for hours/rates. (www.sportsplexofhalfmoon.com)
THEATER Home Made Theater 587-4427 (www.homemadetheater.org) Skidmore College 580-5439 (http://events.skidmore.edu/ecal)
TOUR BOATS-CHARTERS (See Marinas, Boat Rentals, Charter & Tour Guide for more info)
Captains Choice Charters 470-4666 Champlain Canal (thru Oct) 695-5496
Lake George Shoreline 668-2875 Lake George Steamboat 800-553-2628
WALKING / TROLLEY / DRIVING TOURS For a list of self-driving tours, see Visitor Itinerareis at www.saratoga.org. Mason Winfield Ghost Walks 548-4132
Horsin’ Around Trolley Tours 810-4224 Saratoga Springs Visitor Center 587-3241
Saratoga Walking Tours 584-8737 Derby Tours of Saratoga 495-7011
YMCA -YMCA RACQUET CTR 583-9622 or 587-3000 Gick Rd. or 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs. Indoor pool, tennis, multi-sports facility. (www.ymcasaratoga.org) |
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