Summer Family Activities

Try one of these fun family activities this summer in Saratoga:

SARATOGA RACE COURSE (During Race Season 584-6200) Union Ave., Saratoga Springs.  Closed Tuesdays.  During racing season, breakfast $$ 7am – 9:30am or bring your own breakfast & watch the horses exercise.  Free backstretch tours (space limited).  Lawn chairs & coolers allowed in limited areas. (Free admission 7am – 9:30am – (NYRA $ 10 parking fee refunded). General admission $3, Clubhouse $5  (Travers Day $5/$10).  www.nyra.com/Saratoga

SARATOGA CASINO & RACEWAY  584-2110   342 Jefferson St. Saratoga Springs.  Live harness racing (ck website for dates) live simulcast, several dining options.  Must be over 21 for Vapor nightclub & over 18 for Gaming Floor.   www.saratogagaming.com

SARATOGA POLO 584-8108  Out Seward St, Saratoga Spgs. Matches are Wed, Fri & Sun and aprox. 1½  hrs. Tailgate picnicking permitted.  July 8th-Labor Day. Call for rates/info.   www.saratogapolo.com

SARATOGAARTSFEST  580-8010  Four-day Celebration of the arts in all its forms, various venues across Saratoga. June 9-12, 2011. www.saratogaartsfest.org

FREIHOFER'S JAZZ FEST  587-3330 Two-day festival featuring acclaimed and up-and-coming jazz artists.  Saratoga Performing Arts Center. June 25-26, 2011. www.spac.org/jazzfest

NYC BALLET 587-3330 Saratoga Summer Residency, promo nights including American Girl, Girls Night Out, Family Night.  Saratoga Performing Arts Center. July 5-16, 2011.  www.spac.org/dance.cfm

PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA 587-3330 Saratoga Summer Residency. Promo nights, David Hyde Pierce narrating, Yo-Yo Ma, Sarah Chang. Saratoga Performing Arts Center. July 27- August 16, 2011. www.spac.org/orchestra.cfm

SARATOGA CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL  587-3330 Award-winning pianist Andre-Michel Schub will direct talented musicians in Spa Little Theater. July 26 - August 14, 2011. www.spac.org/chambermusic.cfm

ALL-AMERICAN CELEBRATION  Downtown Saratoga. July 4th celebration, BBQ contest, music, kids activities, food, car show, parade. July 2-4th. www.saratogajuly4th.com

SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR 885-9701 Ballston Spa. Rides, displays, animals, scheduled events.  July 19-24, 2011. Call for hours/rates. www.saratogacountyfair.org

HATS OFF TO SARATOGA  Downtown Saratoga. Live music festival. July 22-24th. www.saratoga.org

FINAL STRETCH  Downtown Saratoga. Live music festival. Septempter 3-5th. www.saratoga.org

HORSE SHOWS
St. Clements Horse Show  May 3-8, 11-15, 2011  www.saintclementshorseshow.com
Dressage at Saratoga  May 28-29, 2011  www.enydcta.org
Skidmore Classic Horse Show  June 14-19, 21-26, 2011 www.skidmore.edu

CANAL SPLASH  233-9133 Waterford.  Entertainment, events, boats, food, children activities. August 12-14, 2011. www.town.waterford.ny.us

CONGRESS PARK 587-3241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Historic statues, museum $, mineral springs, carousel $, open lawns, and summer concerts. FREE

CONGRESS PARK CAROUSEL  587-3241, 584-4471  Open daily except Monday, weather permitting, 11am to dusk.  $1 per person.

MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK  793-0511  I-87 Exit 17.  Beach swimming, picnics, playground, nature trails, camping. $8 p/car day use. www.nysparks.com

PEEBLES ISLAND STATE PARK  237-8643 EXT. 3295  Green Island.  3 miles of trails, fishing, river views, picnicking, pavilion.  $6p/car.  www.nysparks.com

PLAYGROUNDS  Caroline St Elem, Division St Elem, Lake Ave Elem, Geyser Elem , Geyser Rd. Park - Saratoga Spgs.   D Nolan Elem, Gavin Park – Wilton, Greenfield Elem – Greenfield.  Burgess-Kimball Park, Kelly Park - Ballston Spa. Shenentaha Park, Malta Com Park – Malta.   Clifton Common, Collins Park – Clifton Park.

REC FIELDS 587-3550 x 2300  Playgrounds, Play fountains, picnic area, sports facilities.  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. www.saratoga-springs.org

SKATEBOARD PARK  587-3550 x 2300  East Side Recreation Park.   Dawn to dusk, Unsupervised, use at own risk. www.saratoga-springs.org FREE

SARATOGA TROLLEY 584-3255, 584-4471 Runs daily during Summer.  1 hour R/trip, $1.50pp.  Numerous stops along route or wave it down. www.cdta.org/Saratoga

SARATOGA NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK  664-9821 x224  Rt. 4 & 32, Stillwater.  Visitor’s Center Open daily 9am-5pm. Hiking trails, Monument, Gen. Schuyler House, Victory Woods. Self-guided road tour 9.5 miles, 9am – 7pm, open April 15 – Mid-Nov. $5 per car, $10 season pass, $3pp hikers or bicycles.  www.nps.gov/sara

SARATOGA MONUMENT  664-9821  Rt. 29 to Rt.338 to monument entrance. Summer hours: Wed. – Sun. 9:30am-4:30pm. FREE  www.nps.gov/sara

SPA STATE PARK  584-2535  Rt. 9, Exit 13N off of I-87, Saratoga Springs. Park adm. $8 p/car. Open lawns, playground, streams, golf courses, tennis courts mineral springs, geyser, walking & bike trails, pavilion rental.  Swimming pools: Peerless: Adult $2, Child $1. Victoria: Adult $8, Child $4. Under 4 Free.  www.nysparks.com

STILLWATER BLOCKHOUSE  665-0610  Rts. 4 & 32, Stillwater. Visitor’s Center featuring area history/info on Battle of Bemis Heights.  Wed-Sun, Noon-4pm. FREE

YADDO ROSE GARDENS  584-0746 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs. Gardens open to the public dawn to dusk.  Gazing pools and a woodsy trail.  www.yaddo.org/garden FREE

CONCERTS AND THEATER  Burnt Hills Oratorio Society 885-5472  Caffe Lena 583-0022 
Festival- Baroque Music 893-6062      Opera Saratoga 584-6018   Palace Theatre 465-3335  
Proctor’s 382-3884    Racing City Chorus 371-0062    Soul Session 583-8102      Tropical Beat 885-0876

DINNER THEATERS      Good Times Restaurant 399-9976  www.goodtimesrestaurant.com 
Lake George Dinner Theater 306-4404, 668-5762   www.lakegeorgedinnertheatre.com
 
FREE CONCERTS  584-3255  Several outdoor free concerts throughout summer.  Free Concert Guide at the Info Booth/Congress Park  www.saratoga.org/events  FREE

GLENS FALLS CIVIC CENTER 798-0366   1 Civic Center Plaza, Glens Falls.  Home of Adk Phantoms AHL.  For special events go to  www.glensfallscc.com

SARATOGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (SPAC) 587-3330  Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs. Amphitheater, NYC Ballet, Philadelphia Orchestra, festivals.  www.spac.org

ADIRONDACK MUSEUM 352-7311  Rt 28N & Rt 30, Blue Mt. Lake.  Unique museum featuring history/lore on Adirondacks.  Call for hours/rates.  www.adkmuseum.org

BROOKSIDE MUSEUM  885-4000  6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa.  Saratoga County museum.  Call for hours/rates.  www.brooksidemuseum.org

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA  584-5540  69 Caroline  St., Saratoga Springs.  Interactive, hands on.  Call for hours/rates.  www.cmssny.org

GEN. PHILLIP SCHUYLER HOUSE  664-9821 664-9821 x224  Rt. 4, Schuylerville.  Historic museum. Summer House tour, Wed-Sun, 9:30am to 4:30pm. www.nps.gov/sara   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.  Call for hours/rates. www.nationalbottlemuseum.org

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DANCE  584-2225  99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs.   Tues.-Sun. 10am-4:30pm.  Call for rates.  www.dancemuseum.org

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING  584-0400  191 Union Ave. Saratoga Springs.  Oklahoma Track Tours starts at 8:30am (Min. age 10 years old) $10pp. Kids exhibit area/ Discovery Paddock; Mon.-Sat. 10am-4pm Sun. 12-4pm. Racing season daily  9am-5 pm.  Call for rates.  www.racingmuseum.net

NYS MILITARY MUSEUM  581-5100  61 Lake Ave., Saratoga Spgs.  Profiling 300 yrs.of military history.  Call for hours.  www.nymilitarymuseum.org  FREE

SARATOGA AUTO MUSEUM  587-1935  Avenue of the Pines, Spa State Park. 30 rare cars on display, Lawn Shows.  Call for hours/rates. www.saratogaautomuseum.org

SARATOGA  ARTS  CENTER  584-4132   320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.  Various exhibits, workshops, events.  www.saratoga-arts.org     FREE

SARATOGA HARNESS HALL OF FAME  587-4210 352 Jefferson St.  Harness racing memorabilia.  Call for hours/rates.  www.saratoga.org/visitors

SARATOGA SPRINGS HISTORY MUSEUM  584-6920  Congress Park. Local history in historic Canfield Casino. Open daily 10am-4pm.  Call for rates.  www.saratogahistory.org

SARATOGA SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY  584-7860  49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs.  Films, story sessions and special programs for families.  www.sspl.org   FREE

SCHENECTADY MUSEUM & PLANETARIUM  382-7890 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady.  Call for hours/rates. www.schenectadymuseum.org

FRANCES YOUNG TANG TEACHING MUSEUM & ART GALLERY  580-8080 815 N. Broadway (at Skidmore), Saratoga Spgs. UpBeat On the Roof summer music series. Call for hours/rates. http://tang.skidmore.edu

ULYSSES S. GRANT COTTAGE  584-4353  Mt. McGregor, Wilton.  Memorabilia, views of Hudson Valley.  Call for hours/rates.  www.grantcottage.org

VISITOR CTR. SARATOGA SPRINGS HERITAGE AREA  587-3241  297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.  Exhibits/video on Saratoga architecture, tours, history & springs.  FREE

WATERFORD HARBOR VISITORS CENTER  233-9123  Interpretive Center, history, tour Lock 2.  Call for hours.  www.town.waterford.ny.us    FREE

WILTON HERITAGE SOCIETY  583-3645  583-2335  Mt. McGregor, Wilton.  Call for hours.   www.wiltonnewyork.com/HeritageSoc.htm   FREE

BOG MEADOW NATURE TRAIL  Route 29E, 1 mile east of Stewarts, Saratoga Springs.  Nature trail is open all year.  www.saratogaplan.org/trail_bogmeadow.html  FREE

HADLEY MOUNTAIN  696-3112  Hadley Hill Rd. Lk. Luz. 1.8 Mile moderate hike, fire tower on summit open to public, views of Adk/Vermont mtns.  www.saratoga.org FREE

GEOLOGICAL SITES  Lester Park 474-5816  Lester Park Rd.  Stark’s Knob  Stark’s Knob Rd. For more info on both sites go to:  www.nysm.nysed.gov/services  FREE

TOWN PARKS  Saratoga County has over 20 town parks and recreational facilities.  For more info go to:  www.saratoga.org

WOOD’S 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  450-0321  80 Scout Road, Gansevoort. Endangered Karner Blue Butterfly, 5 mi. of trails.  www.wiltonpreserve.org FREE

ADVENTURE FAMILY FUN CENTER  798-7860  Go-Carts/Lazer Tag/Bumper Cars/B-day Parties. Call for hours/rates. www.gocartslakegeorge.com

BALLOONING  Windrifter Ballooning 399-6883  www.windrifterballooning.com

BIKE RENTALS  Blue Sky Bicycles  583-0600 71 Church St, Saratoga Springs.   www.blueskybicycles.com   Call for Hours/Rates. 

BOAT-CANOE-YAYAK RENTALS  Call for hours/rates.  
Battenkill River Sports/Camp. 677-8868   www.brsac.com  
Point Breeze Marina 587-3397  www.pointbreezemarina.com                     
Saratoga Boatworks 584-2628  www.saratogaboatworks.com
 
Tours of Saratoga info sheet available at the Info Booth/Congress Park

BOATS TOURS-CHARTERS 
Lake George Shoreline 668-4644  www.lakegeorgeshoreline.com   
Lake George Steamboat  800-553-2628  www.lakegeorgesteamboat.com

CHAMPLAIN CANAL TOURS  695-5609, 695-5496 (tickets) Boat cruises, excursions, day trips, overnight trips, special events.  Mother's Day - October.  Call for schedule/rates. www.champlaincanaltours.com

BOWLING  Saratoga Strike Zone 584-6460  32 Ballston Ave, Saratoga Springs.   www.saratogastrikezone.com

CAMPING  584-3255  For a list of Chamber Member Campgrounds  www.saratoga.org/visitors    Camping Guide available at the Info Booth/Congress Park.

COOPER’S CAVE  793-1455  Under Cooper’s Cave Bridge.  Viewing platform adjacent to the cave, with info on James Fenimore  Cooper and the Mohican Tribe. Open 9am to 8pm. www.sgfny.com/coopers-cave.htm  FREE

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  Batting cages/tunnels, pro-shop, training programs.  www.extrainnings-saratoga.com

FARMER’S MARKET-SARATOGA  High Rock Ave.  Wed. 3-6pm; Sat. 9am-1pm. Venders selling local foods, plants, crafts. www.saratogafarmersmarket.org

FARM TOURS  885-8995  self guided driving tours, Call for more info. www.saratogafarms.com Brochure available at Info Booth/Congress Park.  FREE

FISHING  Try fishing on Ballston Lake, Saratoga Lake, Lake Lonely, and the Kayaderosseras Creek.  Fishing Guide available at the Info Booth/Congress Park.

THE FUN SPOT  792-8989  Rt. 9, Queensbury.  Roller skating, Inflatables, laser tag, arcade, mini-golf, go-karts.  Call for hours/rates.  www.thefunspot.net

GOLF/DRIVING RANGES/MINI-GOLF There are over 13 area courses to delight golfers.  Golf Guide available at the Information Booth/Congress Park.
Airway Meadows 792-4144    Ballston Spa CC 885-7935    Brookhaven 893-7458    Eagle Crest 877-7082    Galway GC 882-6395      McGregor 584-6270     Pioneer Hills 885-7000      Pole Valley 632-9632    
Saratoga Lake 581-6616      Saratoga National 583-4653    Saratoga Spa 584-2006      VanPatten 877-5400   CV Golf 421-1798   Funspot 792-8989    Northway 8 Golf Center 371-3141   Saratoga Mini Golf  581-0852    
Tark’s Indoor Golf 306-5142    Stratton Mt 1-800-787-2866

THE GREAT ESCAPE  792-3500   Rt. 9, Lake George. Amusement park.  Open daily at 9:30 am/Closing hours vary.  Call for rates. www.thegreatescape.com

GUIDED ADVENTURES   Ndakinna Education Center 583-9958    Programs featuring Native American culture. Call for hours/rates. www.ndakinnacenter.org

HORSEBACK RIDING-LESSONS  HORSE CARRIAGE RIDES   Call for hours/rates.   
A Time to Remember (carriage rides)  321-5539
Bennett’s Riding Stables 696-4444, Rt. 9N, Lake Luzerne.      
Quiet Run  583-0337  Greenfield Center.      
Stonegate Stables  743-7433  Fort Edward

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.

MOUNTAIN BIKING  West Mountain 793-6606  Ride the chairlift to the summit & bike down, choice of 10 trails.  (Sat & Sun) Call for hours/rates.  www.skiwestmountain.com

OUTER ZONE LASER TAG  587-8243 Congress Plaza, Saratoga Springs.  Call for hours/rates.   www.outerzonesaratoga.com

RIVER RAFTING   Call for Hours/rates.  Hudson River Rafting  1-800-888-RAFT  www.hudsonriverrafting.com   Sacandaga Outdoor Center  696-RAFT  www.4soc.com
   
RODEOS   Double M Arena 885-9543  Rt. 67, B. Spa. www.doublemwestern.com  
Painted Pony Ranch 696-2421 Lake Luzerne www.paintedponyrodeo.com

SKYDIVING   Saratoga Skydiving Adventures 895-8140   www.skydivesaratoga.com

SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR  885-9701  Ballston Spa. July 19-24, 2011. Rides, displays, scheduled events.  Call for hours/rates. www.saratogacountyfair.org

SARATOGA APPLE  695-3131  Rt. 29, Schuylerville.   Farm store, pick apples, field trips, wagon rides. www.saratogaapple.com

SUNNYSIDE GARDENS  584-1034  Children's Garden, butterfly, farm store, baked goods, nursery, educational events.  www.sunnysidegardensllc.com

SPORTSPLEX OF HALFMOON  383-0991   Indoor playscape, slide, ball pit, bouncer.  Call for hours/rates. www.sportsplexofhalfmoon.com

SWIMMING   Swimming Guide at the Info Booth/Congress Park. Saratoga Spa State Park 584-2535 (two outdoor)  Moreau Lake 793-0511 (lake)    YMCA 583-9622 (indoor pool)      
 
TOURS   TOURS OF SARATOGA info sheet available at the Info Booth/Congress Park
Derby Tours  http://derbytours.com  495-7011      
Hayfield Quality Tours  www.hayfieldqualitytours.com  798-1253
Horsin’ Around Trolley Tours www.horsintours.com 810-4224        
Saratoga Expeditions  www.saratogaexpeditions.com  338-7929

TREE PAAD FUN CENTER  289-5475   Giant playscapes, rock climbing wall, laser tag, snack bar, arcade. Fun for all ages. Birthday parties.  www.treepaad.com

YMCA -YMCA RACQUET CTR 583-9622  290 West Ave. or 587-3000 Gick Rd., Saratoga Springs. Indoor or outdoor pool, tennis, multi-sports facility.   www.ymcasaratoga.org