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Planning a visit to Saratoga? Use this guide to see it all! Find the lodging, restaurants, community information and activities that fit your lifestyle! Whether you are planning your next Saratoga Race Course summer season, or want to hit the trails in winter, you can find information on hotels, inns, and resorts; restaurants, pubs and nightclubs; golf courses, shopping and day spas; arts and entertainment, activities, attractions and more! For travel and tourism information, the latest nightlife and events, informational articles, and Saratoga Springs city information, visit Saratoga.com.

Relax & Renew at Saratoga Springs The famed mineral springs of this historic city attracted Victorian society each summer to partake of curative waters, enjoy elegant resort living and cheer on their favorite horses at the Saratoga Racetrack. You too can enjoy the beauty of this charming city at the many fine inns, resorts and hotels located in the Saratoga area.... more >>

Monuments, Museums and Battlefields: Once you've relaxed, dined, danced, teed off and bet a Trifecta, you'll discover numerous museums and attractions throughout Saratoga county. Historians consider the Battle of Saratoga the turning point in our War of Independence. At the Saratoga National Historic Park, you can relive the struggle of an emerging nation... more >>

Saratoga: A Racing Tradition "And The Race Is Off!" - Since 1863, visitors have flocked to the historic Saratoga Race Course each summer, and especially to the Travers Stakes, the oldest major thoroughbred horse race in the US. Steeped in tradition, the racetrack is inextricably a part of Saratoga Springs making August in Saratoga the place to be... more >>

Cozy Shops & Eateries... Restaurants and bistros line downtown's charming tree-lined streets... the perfect spot to spend the day. Unique one-of-a-kind shops offer everything from hats to gourmet food to International wares. Art galleries on Broadway and in the Beekman Street area display their creative wares. And, Congress Park's green spaces and paved walkways invites you to enjoy a casual stroll or a ride on the lovingly restored carousel...more >>

SPAC The Saratoga Performing Arts Center is an acoustically ideal outdoor ampitheatre that has become as much a part of Saratoga's summer tradition as thoroughbred racing. Situated amid the beauty of Saratoga Spa State Park, SPAC is traditionally the summertime home of the NYC Ballet and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Popular performing artists, from every musical genre, play to sell out crowds, many enjoying the concert from 'the lawn' ...more >>

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Don't Miss SARATOGA ARTS FEST 2008!
Enjoy three full days of non-stop art, theatre, music and performances at the 2nd Annual SaratogaArtsFest in downtown Saratoga Springs! The festival is on Father's Day weekend, June 13-15, 2008. See this year's performers and event highlights, PLUS learn how to get your ARTSPASS. Go>>

Malta DRIVE-INS Open
Catch a movie at the Malta Drive-In Theatre on Route 9! The drive-ins are newly renovated with a few new surprises in store for movie goers this summer. Learn more >>

Saratoga T-Shirt Buy SARATOGA TEES!
Show your Spa City pride with sporty Saratoga.com gear! Get anything from t-shirts to baby bibs to thongs and more! Go >>

CAROUSEL Opens For Summer In Congress Park
Children love riding on the Congress Park Carousel... and it's a favorite among adults as well! See when the Carousel is open for the summer>>

SPAC's NEW Look
Find out what new improvements will be made at Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Read now >>

10 Questions with MICHAEL VILLA
Hate running errands? Get to know Michael Villa, owner of Busy Bee Concierge and Errand Service, a new company in Saratoga Springs. Read on >>

Don't Miss WINE WEEK
One of the local Saratoga restaurants is hosting a Wine Week event to benefit Universal Preservation Hall... and your wallet! Find out where>>

Just For Fun! GOLF Etiquette
Ready for a round of Saratoga golf? Before heading to the course, read our etiquette tips..from divots to throwing clubs... GO>>

PET FRIENDLY Travel Tips
Taveling with your pet this summer? Find out what to look for in Saratoga lodging and where to go with your four-legged friend. Go>>

10 Questions with TOM ROOHAN
Read Saratoga.com's 10 questions with Tom Roohan of Roohan Realty. Learn how he motivates his employees, how he got into real estate, and where he'll be in 5 years.. GO>>

Saratoga Farmers Market Opens SUMMER MARKET
BUY LOCAL! The summer market in Saratoga provides an unrivaled shopping experience where you can find fresh, home-grown fruits and veggies, plus so much more. GO>>

Gourmet Food PRIME At Saratoga National Opening This Month
Are you in the mood for great food? If so, mark your calendar! The date is set for the opening of a new restaurant in Spa City. Find out when Prime is opening >>

Easy Ways to SAVE
With soaring gas prices and a slow economy, everyone is looking for new ways to save a buck. Read our top tips for spending less and SAVING MORE. GO>>

REBUILDING TOGETHER Saratoga: Spotlight On Nonprofit
Volunteers have been working hard this spring with Rebuilding Together Saratoga County, neighbors helping neighbors by lending a helping hammer. read more>>

Saratoga Race Course NOW HIRING
Looking to get a job at the race track this summer? NYRA is holding 10 job fairs to fill positions in Saratoga. learn more>>

10 Questions with KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND
Ever wonder what makes Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand tick? What her favorite Saratoga hotspots are? How she balances being a politician and a mother? See her answers to Saratoga.com's 10 Questions!

What is the State of the HOUSING MARKET In Saratoga?
From condos to home values... is your home worth today what it was worth last year? Is now a good time to buy? Will real estate prices drop? find out >>

Absolutely BEST place to have BEER in Saratoga Before you Die
All About Beer magazine recently compiled the "top 125 places to have a beer before you die." Find out which SARATOGA venue made the cut!

RACING Hall of Fame Inductees
See who was inducted this year into the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame in Saratoga... read more>>

A Turn-Of-The-Century MYSTERY in Saratoga!
Love a great mystery story? See if you can solve this North Broadway mystery that was featured on HGTV television series "If Walls Could Talk." go>>

Saratoga On The CHEAP!
Planning a Saratoga vacation on a budget? Or maybe you would just rather save your pennies for the ponies. No matter the reason, here are some inside tips... read more>>

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Today's Headlines from Saratoga Today - SaratogaTodayOnline.com

-- Local fighter Gary “The Whip” Wilcox will be making his return to the ring on May 16 at the Washington Avenue Armory in Albany.

-- Saratoga Springs Mayor Scott Johnson got an earful from the city’s South Side residents when they flooded the City Council chambers at Tuesday’s City Council meeting to voice their concerns regarding a proposed 42,000-square-foot indoor recreation facility.

-- Hats are a well-known tradition in horse racing and a must-have item at events large and small at a race track.

-- With summer just around the corner, brothers Ed and Tom Caro are working hard to open Malta Drive-In for the 60th season.

-- First-class stamp price to rise a penny