Saratoga Springs, New York
Saratoga Springs is a city of 28,631 people in Saratoga County, New York, founded in 1776.
Why visit Saratoga Springs
Townapedia lists 47 museums and landmarks, 52 parks and trails, 174 places to eat, 34 places to stay and 17 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Caffè Lena, Chesh, Broadway Historic District and Brookside Museum.
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 Saratoga Springs
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs is a city in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The population was 28,491 at the 2020 census. The name reflects the presence of mineral springs in the area, which has made Saratoga a popular resort destination for over 200 years. It is home to the Saratoga Race Course, a thoroughbred horse racing track operated by the New York Racing Association, and Saratoga Performing Arts Center, a music and dance venue.
From the Wikipedia article Saratoga Springs, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do17
Chesh
Farm and orchard · 3.5 mi
402 Geyser Road, Saratoga Springs
Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-16:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 1.6 mi
Theatre in Saratoga Springs, New York, United States
108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs
AMC Saratoga Springs 11
Cinema and theater · 1.2 mi
19 Railroad Place, Saratoga Springs
Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater
Cinema and theater · 2.0 mi
815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs
5 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks47
Broadway Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic district in Saratoga Springs, New York
Brookside Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Canfield Casino and Congress Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Sarasota Springs, New York, a National Historic Landmark
East Side Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Saratoga County, New York
Gideon Putnam Burying Ground
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Cemetery in Saratoga Springs, New York
Hiram Charles Todd House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Saratoga Springs, NY, listed on the NRHP in New York
Petrified Sea Gardens
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Ancient sea bed in Saratoga Springs, New York, United States
Pure Oil Gas Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Filling station in New York, United States of America
Saratoga Spa State Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
State Park In Saratoga Springs,New York
Saratoga Springs Visitor Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Railway station in Saratoga Springs, the United States of America
Union Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in Saratoga Springs, New York
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Union Mill Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Ballston Spa, NRHP-listed
35 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds52
Colonel William F. Fox Memorial Saratoga Tree Nursery
Hiking and trails · 2.0 mi
40 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes174
Hattie's Restaurant
Restaurant · 0.9 mi
45 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs
Mo 17:00-21:00; We-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr 17:00-22:00; Sa...
Broadway Coffee Co.
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Espresso Bar · 1.2 mi
At Broadway Coffee Co. we're all about bringing community together. Whether you're here for a quick caffeine fix or to work on your...
493 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
Tu-Th 07:00-16:00; Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa 08:00-17:00; Su 08:00-15:00
SPoT Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.1 mi
We've been sourcing & roasting high-quality green coffee in downtown Buffalo for over 20 years. We use a custom-built drum roaster &...
55 Railroad Place, Saratoga Springs
Mo-Su 07:00-17:00
9 Mile East Farm
Cafe · Pizza, American · 1.5 mi
64 Excelsior Avenue, Saratoga Springs
Su-Th 09:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 09:00-21:00
Bamboo CookHouse
Restaurant · Chinese, Thai · 1.0 mi
388 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
Mo,We-Fr 11:30-20:45; Sa-Su 12:00-20:45
Ben & Jerry's
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 0.9 mi
34 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs
Mo-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Su 12:00-23:00
Boca Bistro
Restaurant · Tapas · 1.0 mi
384 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
Mo-Tu 11:30-21:00,Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00,Su 10:00-21:00
Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
408 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
Su-Th 12:00-22:00,Fr-Sa 12:00-22:30
Compadres Diner
Restaurant · Mexican, American · 4.1 mi
666 Route 9, Gansevoort
Tu,We,Th,Su 07:00-15:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-19:00
Denny's
Diner · American · 2.6 mi
468 Louden Road, Saratoga Springs
Mo-We 06:00-24:00; Th-Su 00:00-24:00
Druthers Brewing Company
Bar and pub · American · 1.0 mi
381 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
Su-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00
162 more on the map.
Where to stay34
Churches and places of worship20
Saint Clement's Roman Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.4 mi
231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs
Bethesda Episcopal Church
Church · 1.0 mi
41 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs
First Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.0 mi
45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · Methodist · 1.0 mi
23 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs
Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.1 mi
149 Lake Avenue
Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.5 mi
175 5th Avenue
First Church of Christ Scientist
Church · 0.9 mi
107 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs
Shopping43
Gas and EV charging18
Schools, colleges and libraries23
Saratoga Springs Public Library
Library · 1.0 mi
49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs
Division St Elementary School
School · 1.4 mi
220 Division Street, Saratoga Springs
Division Street Elementary School
School · 1.4 mi
220 Division St, Saratoga Springs
Healthcare12
Planned Parenthood - Saratoga Springs Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
236 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs
Passport Health Saratoga Springs Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
7 Wells Street, Saratoga Springs
SPAC Medical Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
108 Avenue Of The Pines, Saratoga Springs
Map of Saratoga Springs
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
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, 17 miles away.
- East Glenville 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Glens Falls 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Niskayuna 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Cohoes 21 mi south, about 33 min by car
- Rotterdam 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Amsterdam 23 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
- Latham 23 mi south, about 36 min by car
- Loudonville 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- Roessleville 26 mi south, about 41 min by car
- Albany 28 mi south, about 45 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
- Downtown Saratoga Springs, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- No. 18. Saratoga Springs. (3990008759), New York Public Library, No restrictions
- Brookside, Ballston Spa, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ballston Spa, NY, post office, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Canfield Casino, Saratoga Springs, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Union Mill Complex, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Houses on Washington Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saratoga State Park Hall of Springs 01Aug2008, Adam Lenhardt, CC BY 3.0
- Gideon Putnam burying ground, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grotto at Petrified Sea Gardens, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 203 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs NY, Peter Flass, CC BY 3.0
- The surrender of Burgoyne's army at Saratoga, Oct. 17, 1777. (3990853668), New York Public Library, No restrictions
- Broadway looking East, Saratoga, N. Y. (3990823152), New York Public Library, No restrictions
- Saratoga starting gates, AntiCompositeNumber, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saratoga' - General Morgan's Residence' (3990714538), New York Public Library, No restrictions
- Saratoga Race Course stables, AntiCompositeNumber, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Popular Rachel Alexandra, Jake Przespo, CC BY 2.0
- Only monument to Arnold at Saratoga. (3989889887), New York Public Library, No restrictions
- Lief Teif 2022, Jjvollizari, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Presenting the horses pre race in the downpour Presenting the horses pre race, Opening Day in the Rain Saratoga Racetrack NY 8397 (4854213932), bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Presenting the horses pre race in the downpour Presenting the horses pre race, Opening Day in the Rain Saratoga Racetrack NY 8398 (4853600031), bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Starting Gate Grass Track,Opening Day in the Rain Saratoga Racetrack NY 8388 (4853577607), bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- BarclayTagg, SackatogaStable, CC BY 4.0
- Odds Board Opening Day in the Rain Saratoga Racetrack NY 8392 (4853584445), bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Starting Gate Grass Track,Opening Day in the Rain Saratoga Racetrack NY 8390 (4853579865), bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Clubhouse viewing, Opening Day in the Rain Saratoga Racetrack NY 8391 (4853581965), bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Clubhouse viewing, Opening Day in the Rain Saratoga Racetrack NY 8396 (4854209900), bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Clubhouse viewing, Opening Day in the Rain Saratoga Racetrack NY 8395 (4854206320), bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Starting Gate, Opening Day in the Rain Saratoga Racetrack NY 8400 (4854220456), bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Odds Board Opening Day in the Rain Saratoga Racetrack NY 8394 (4853586681), bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame Front, Whoisjohngalt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Walking the horses from the Track, Opening Day in the Rain Saratoga Racetrack NY 8385 (4854186158), bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Walking the horses from the Track, Opening Day in the Rain Saratoga Racetrack NY 8387 (4853574363), bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Walking the horses from the Track, Opening Day in the Rain Saratoga Racetrack NY 8384 (4854184336), bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Walking the horses from the Track, Opening Day in the Rain Saratoga Racetrack NY 8386 (4854189128), bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Broadway front, U.S. Hotel, Saratoga, N.Y. (3990402701), New York Public Library, No restrictions
- Saratoga Race Course - New York (4921842386), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Saratoga Race Course - New York (4921234769), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Saratoga Race Course - New York (4921218241), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
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