AREA GUIDE
The Roosevelt Inn & Suites is minutes from downtown Saratoga Springs, New York, where our Adirondack style hotel provides the perfect escape for both city and nature lovers. Delight in the convenient location of our hotel, where you'll find a variety of outdoor activities, cultural pursuits, restaurants, boutiques and a thriving nightlife. Many of the area's most notable venues are all within a 5 mile radius of our Saratoga hotel.
THINGS TO DO
Saratoga Race Course
The Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York is one of the most famous horseracing tracks in the world and is America's oldest sporting venue of any kind. To learn more about upcoming races at Saratoga Race Course, visit www.nyra.com.
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) in Saratoga Springs is a stunning amphitheater set in the heart of The Spa State Park. Surrounded by 2,400 acres of green hills, geysers, natural mineral springs and hiking trails, you can enjoy jazz, pop and classical concerts. To learn more about the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, visit www.spac.org.
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs was founded in 1950 to pay tribute to both horseracing greats and horses alike. New inductees are announced after a formal vote made each spring in May. To learn more about visiting the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, visit www.racingmuseum.net.
Saratoga Spa State Park
Saratoga Spa State Park is listed as a National Historic Landmark by the National Parks Service and is home to museums, historic landmarks, a performing arts center, recreation, hiking trails and golf courses. The Saratoga Performing Arts Center, the Hall of Springs Banquet Facilities, the National Museum of Dance, the Homemade Theater, the Roosevelt Baths & Spa and Saratoga Spa Golf Courses are all located here. To learn more about the many exciting things to see and do in Saratoga Spa State Park, visit www.saratogaspastatepark.org.
Saratoga National Golf Course
Saratoga National Golf Course is one of the most acclaimed golf courses in the United States. The public golf course located in Saratoga Springs, New York rivals the reputation of most private clubs and has been named "#2 Best Course in NY" by Golfweek. To learn more about Saratoga National Golf Course, visit www.golfsaratoga.com.
Saratoga Polo Grounds
Saratoga Polo matches are held every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday night starting at 5:30pm during the Saratoga Polo season, which runs from July 10 to Labor Day. Tickets may be purchased at the gate beginning at 4pm the day of the match. To learn more about attending polo matches in Saratoga, New York, visit www.saratogapolo.com.
Yaddo Gardens
Yaddo Gardens in Saratoga Springs, New York are located on a spectacular estate that was established as a community for artists by the Trask family. In 1926, the first artists moved in and today, the 400 acre estate remains a haven for artists working in such diverse media as dance, theater, photography, music, film and sculpture. Yaddo Gardens are open every day from 8am until dusk. To learn more about Yaddo, visit www.yaddo.org.
Brookside Museum
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Saratoga County Historical Society took up residence in the historic building and has been operating as a public museum since 1970. Today, Brookside Museum is home to exhibitions which document and preserve the local history of Saratoga through photographs, documents and objects. To learn more about Brookside Museum, visit www.brooksidemuseum.org.
Tang Museum
The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College is a 39,000-square-foot building designed by architect Antoine Predock. The Tang Museum and Art Gallery owns more than 4,500 American, Indian, African, European, Chinese and South American art works. Some of its famous pieces include works by Albrecht Dürer, Rembrandt, Francisco de Goya and Roy Lichtenstein. To learn more about the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, visit www.skidmore.edu/tang.
Canfield Casino
Canfield Casino was built in 1870 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, Canfield Casino is owned by the city of Saratoga Springs, New York and is the home of the Saratoga Springs History Museum, which offers engaging exhibits devoted to preserving the local history. To learn more about the historic Canfield Casino building, visit www.saratogahistory.org.