Top Things to Do in Saratoga Springs & Surrounding Areas

From legendary horse racing to scenic lakes and cultural gems, here’s our handy guide to some of the top things to do in Saratoga Springs and its surrounding areas! Experience the Thrill at Saratoga Race Course A visit to Saratoga wouldn’t be complete without experiencing the excitement of the…

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And They’re Off! Opening Day at Saratoga Race Course

Track season is here in Saratoga! After a successfully conducted Belmont Stakes Racing Festival in June, Saratoga is ready and prepared for it's regular racing season. Thursday 7/11 Opening Day Gates open at 11am with post time at 1:10pm. The schedule features the Schuylerville Stakes Race with a…

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Test of the Champion Comes to Saratoga

The Belmont Stakes, the oldest of the Triple Crown races, will be held at historic Saratoga Race Course for the first time in 2024. The event has been an American institution since 1867. America was in a traumatic struggle to piece itself back together from the physical carnage and emotional…

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America’s Most Historic Racetrack

Saratoga Springs has been intertwined with the rich traditions of thoroughbred racing since 1864. Now the country’s oldest active sporting venue, Saratoga Race Course began with an idea from a bare-knuckle boxing champion and has been a summer tradition for 160 years. John “Old Smoke” Morrissey…

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