Saratoga Springs History

Saratoga Battlefield is the site of one of the ten most important battles in world history, and regularly hosts reenactments of Revolutionary War encampments. The rolling countryside of the National Park overlooks the Hudson River and Green Mountains of Vermont. For history buffs it is a ‘not to be missed’; for others it’s simply a wonderful picnic site, spot for hiking or cross-country skiing.

In the past several years Saratoga Springs New York has been honored with the first American Heritage magazine “Great American Place” award; the National Trust for Historic Preservation “Great American Main Street”; and Walking Magazine cited it as “One of America’s Most Walkable Cities”. Most of the city has been designated as historic areas because of the wealth of historic and architectural treasures found here. Many homes are used only a few weeks each year by families associated with horse racing but they continue to be immaculately maintained. 

The ‘Casino’, home of the area's Historical Society and a casino which rivaled Monte Carlo in its day, houses turn of the century gambling devises and captures a sense of our past. In October of every year there is a tour of homes and in early December there are candlelight house tours. These magical events offer a glimpse into the beautiful decorated interiors.

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