Saratoga Springs is home to the oldest thoroughbred race course in America. The Saratoga Racetrack is one of the most historic in the world and the summer home of the racing set. Racing season is late July through the first week in September. For information http://www.nyra.com/saratoga.
 

Located in the Saratoga State Park, the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is the summer home of The Philadelphia Orchestra and The New York City Ballet.  It is also know for The Lake George Opera Festival, and The Freihofers Jazz Festival. For a schedule and ticket information check the web site: www.spac.org
 

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is located in Saratoga Springs, New York, across from the historic Saratoga Racetrack, the oldest operating track in the country. During the Race Meet, the Museum is open daily. For more information visit www.racingmuseum.org.
 

Saratoga Gaming and Raceway offers the newest technology in video gaming entertainment combined with the classic tradition of harness racing.  www.saratogaraceway.com
 

Saratoga has long been famous for the therapeutic powers of it's mineral springs. The city is home to two bath facilities. The Roosevelt Baths & Spa is located in the NYS Park.  The Roosevelt Baths offer mineral baths, massages and other spa treatments. Mineral baths are given without appointments. However, reservations are necessary for other spa treatments. To schedule an appointment or for further information, please call 518-226-4790.

Crystal Spa is the second and newer of the two operational bath facilities in Saratoga. It's located on South Broadway and is a full service spa. Crystal Spa offers mineral baths, massages, wraps, facials and manicures, reservations are a essential. 518-584-2556 www.thecrystalspa.com
 

The National Museum of Dance is located just outside the main entrance to Saratoga State Park in the former Washington Bath Pavilion and is the only museum in the nation dedicated to American professional dance. Dance on a real stage, see costumes and watch real dancers. www.dancemuseum.org
 

During the summer of 1885 Ulysses S. Grant lived at this small cottage a few miles north of Saratoga Springs. This historic site has remained virtually unchanged since it first opened to visitors in 1890. Visit Website
  

Many golf courses are located in the Saratoga-Lake George region including 2 PGA-rated golf courses. The Saratoga National Golf Course opened in 2001. The ever-popular Saratoga Spa Golf Course is in the Spa State Park.