A visit to 火博体育大学 isn’t complete without sampling some of the best experiences, 美食和我们的家乡萨拉托加斯普林斯的风景.

Repeatedly recognized as a great place to live with a beautiful downtown, healthy community, and must-see historic attractions, Saratoga is both a world-class tourist 目的地和独一无二的大学城.

简而言之，有很多东西要看，要做. 事实上，据说萨拉托加斯普林斯 as many restaurants and nightlife spots per capita as cities like San Francisco and Chicago, but in a compact small-city size with a population of about 30,000 residents.

Whether you’re here for a night, a weekend, or four college years, we hope these itineraries — compiled from recommendations made by students and locals — will help you make the 大部分时间都在萨拉托加斯普林斯.

行程1:购物和市中心

After taking a campus tour, turn right out of Skidmore’s main entrance and walk or 驱车一英里到达萨拉托加斯普林斯市中心.

• 在市中心众多的咖啡店之一停下来喝点咖啡. 一些学生的最爱 include 萨拉托加咖啡贸易商, Uncommon Grounds, Spot Coffee, and the flagship store for Death Wish Coffee, the self-proclaimed strongest coffee in the world.

萨拉托加咖啡贸易商

• Once you’ve refueled, take some time to stroll and visit the many small businesses 街道两旁. 一些学生最喜欢的包括水晶和魔法月亮 spirituality-related items, Silverado for handmade jewelry, and Impressions or the 黑马商业为萨拉托加主题纪念品.
• There are dozens of popular lunch options, but one hidden gem is Comfort Kitchen in 萨拉托加市场. 之后你可以到其他商店逛逛 还有附近的精品店.
• Dessert is a must, and you can’t go wrong with a stop at Kilwins for a sweet or two on your way to one of Broadway’s anchors, Northshire Bookstore, to browse books, vinyl 唱片、当地制造的商品和礼物等等.

• There are plenty of other spots to enjoy as well, with options ranging from tea shops 把玩具送到礼品店和画廊. 在百老汇逛了一整天之后，一个很棒的地方 rest your legs is at a local favorite famous for its fried chicken: Hattie’s Restaurant.

行程二:户外

If you prefer to explore open spaces, consider an itinerary that celebrates the many 该地区的公园和娱乐机会.

• After you finish your Skidmore tour, stop by Burgess Café or The Spa to grab lunch 去.
• You can picnic on one of the many green spaces on campus — favorites include Case Green or the lawn by Haupt Pond — or head into Skidmore’s North Woods, 150 acres of 校园北缘有容易走的徒步小径. 小路的起点在后面 福斯塔夫的. Another option is the Daniels Road State Forest, close to Skidmore’s baseball 场地和马术中心.
• One of the largest recreational resources in the area is Saratoga Spa State Park, which features a five-mile hiking trail, natural springs, historic buildings, and more.
• In the heart of downtown is historic 国会公园, another beautiful place for a 野餐、短途散步和观光.
• For more outdoor time, head over to Saratoga Lake and grab lunch with a view at 550 Waterfront or hop into the lake itself with a kayak or paddleboard rental from the Kayak Shak.

550海滨餐厅

• If you prefer a relaxing outdoor experience, you may enjoy touring the gardens at 雅都地产. Yaddo is a private artists’ retreat that generously allows the public 欣赏宁静的风景.
• After all that activity, you might be ready for ice cream, and there are plenty of 选择. Among them are King Br其他人 Dairy, a dairy farm and ice cream stand in neighboring Schuylerville, and Dairy Haus, a seasonal spot that’s close to Skidmore.

 

行程3:萨拉托加赛马场、萨拉托加表演艺术中心

If you’re visiting at the height of summer, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy two venues that are unique to 萨拉托加温泉市 and draw visitors from around the world: 萨拉托加赛马场和萨拉托加表演艺术中心.

• Saratoga Race Course is the oldest continually operating sporting venue in the country 也是世界上最著名的纯种马赛马场之一. 七月中旬开放 直到劳动节.
• Before you head out for the day, grab an egg sandwich at Spring Street Deli or some 亲爱的甜甜圈的糖果.
• After breakfast, or with breakfast in tow, make your way down Union Avenue to find 在赛马场停车.

• With the large selection of food vendors at the track, you won’t go hungry or thirsty. Plan to enjoy the Mac Truck’s macaroni and cheese, something savory from Shake Shack, or fare from one of the local restaurants — seafood from Eddie F’s , for example.
• If you plan to dine downtown after the races, be sure to make a reservation. 一些 spots that are particularly popular among Skidmore visitors include Druthers Brewing Co. 和酒吧餐厅.

• Or you may need to grab something on the run — for instance, at Five Points Market — because you’re headed to 萨拉托加表演艺术中心 for a night of music under 星星. Open for concerts during the summer and early fall, some of its annual 表演者包括Dave Matthews Band, Phish和Dead and Company. 最近的表现 also included The Jonas Br其他人, Cardi B, The Lumineers, and The Black Keys, among 其他人.

萨拉托加温泉市 is a beautiful, bustling small city that we’re proud to call home. For more trip-planning advice or information about visiting Skidmore, 访问招生网站.