Ballston Spa, New York
Ballston Spa is a village of 5,027 people in Saratoga County, New York, founded in 1771.
Why visit Ballston Spa
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 34 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Brookside Museum, Union Mill Complex, Shenantaha Creek Park and Ballston Spa Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 64 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Ballston Spa
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About Ballston Spa
Ballston Spa is a village in and the county seat of Saratoga County, New York, United States, located southwest of Saratoga Springs. It is part of the Capital Region. The population of the village, named after Rev. Eliphalet Ball, a Congregationalist clergyman and an early settler, was 5,111 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Ballston Spa, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks11
Brookside Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in New York, United States
6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa
Union Mill Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Ballston Spa, NRHP-listed
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic government building in Ballston Spa, New York
Verbeck House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Wiggins-Collamer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Abner Doubleday House
Monument and historic site
28 Washington Street, Ballston Spa
Birthplace of Abner Doubleday
Monument and historic site
28 Washington Street, Ballston Spa
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Shenantaha Creek Park
Park · 3.1 mi
Park in Malta, Saratoga County, New York
Restaurants and cafes34
Taqueria Quadalajara
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.5 mi
2007 Doubleday Avenue, Ballston Spa
Su-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:30
The Factory Eatery and Spirits
Restaurant · Burger
20 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa
Mo,Tu 11:00-21:00; We-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Adooma Pizza & Kebab
Restaurant · Italian Pizza, Pizza
Milton Avenue
Su, Tu-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00
Speckled Pig Brewing Co.
Bar and pub
11-13 Washington Street, Ballston Spa
Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-10:00; Mo 16:00-21:00; Th 16:00-21:00; Fr...
Alaturco Gyro
Restaurant · Greek, Mediterranean
142 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
Coffee Planet
Cafe · Coffee Shop
100 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa
07:00-19:00
22 more on the map.
Where to stay2
History
The village was first settled in 1771. In 1787, Benajah Douglas, grandfather of 1860 presidential candidate Stephen A. Douglas, built the first tavern and hotel at Ballston Spa. It was located near the natural spring.
In 1803, Ballston Spa's Sans Souci Hotel, at the time the largest hotel in the United States, was built by Nicholas Low. Presidents, Vice Presidents, Senators and Governors stayed there, as well as many wealthy private citizens. Ballston Spa was incorporated as a village in 1807.
At different times, the village was served by four railroads: the Delaware and Hudson Railway, the Ballston Terminal Railroad, the Schenectady Railway Company, and the Hudson Valley Railway.
The village was famous for its mineral water spring used for healing in sanatoria, including the Hawthorne and Lithia springs.
The effervescent water, tonic, and cathartic from this city is also known as Ballston Spa. The liquid contains common salt and carbonates of magnesium and calcium.
From the History section of Ballston Spa, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship9
Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic
167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa
Shopping15
Capitol District Manufactored Home Outlet
Hardware store · 1.0 mi
2100 Doubleday Avenue, Ballston Spa
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Saratoga Springs High School
School · 5.5 mi
1 Blue Streak Blvd, Saratoga Springs
Healthcare1
Map of Ballston Spa
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 14°F | 3.4 in | 16.5 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 16°F | 2.6 in | 15.7 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 25°F | 3.4 in | 11.4 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 36°F | 3.8 in | 1.8 in |
| May | 72°F | 47°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 56°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 61°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 59°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 52°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 40°F | 4.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 31°F | 3.5 in | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 22°F | 3.9 in | 15.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Saratoga Springs 4 Sw Hcn (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Saratoga County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-12-19: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Schenectady County Airport (SCH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- North Ballston Spa 1 mi north, about 2 min by car
- Saratoga Springs 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- East Glenville 10 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Stillwater 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Schenectady 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Niskayuna 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Schuylerville 15 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Rotterdam 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- Amsterdam 18 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Cohoes 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Ballston Spa 1, http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:N-Lange.de, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brookside, Ballston Spa, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ballston Spa, NY, post office, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Union Mill Complex, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Verbeck House, Ballston Spa, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wiggins-Collamer House, Peter Flass, CC BY 3.0
- National Bottle Museum, Ballston Spa, NY, Doug Kerr from now in Binghamton, NY, CC BY-SA 2.0
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