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• Commented on The Georgi on the Battenkill
  The Battenkill River runs for about 59 miles and starts at the Hudson River. This particular spot is about 20 minutes East of Saratoga Springs in Shushan NY. The Battenkill runs through NY and into Vermont with lots of opportunities...
• Posted The Georgi on the Battenkill to The Saratoga Traveler Blog: Discover Saratoga Day Trips, Hidden Gems & Weekend Discoveries
  I like to share "hidden gems" with my readers from time to time, so here's one that is truly hidden. It's called The Georgi, named after the owners of the property. It's a secluded place on the Battenkill river...
• Posted National Farmers' Market Week - August 5th-11th to The Saratoga Traveler Blog: Discover Saratoga Day Trips, Hidden Gems & Weekend Discoveries
  There's no shortage of Farmers' Markets to be found in this area and on almost every day of the week. Take a leisurely drive and check some of them out. Gather a picnic and then take in one of the...
• Posted Busy Week - July 15th-22nd to The Saratoga Traveler Blog: Discover Saratoga Day Trips, Hidden Gems & Weekend Discoveries
  Lots to do this week in Saratoga and beyond. Here's a short list of just a few things happening, and don't worry there's plenty of week left. Saratoga County FairRuns through this weekend with all the usual county fair attractions...
• Posted Day Trip- Stockbridge MA to The Saratoga Traveler Blog: Discover Saratoga Day Trips, Hidden Gems & Weekend Discoveries
  Norman Rockwell MuseumSitting in a secluded area in Stockbridge Massachusetts is a museum dedicated to one of the United States most beloved artists -Norman Rockwell.  The unassuming building houses original Saturday Evening Post covers along with the original canvases the...
• Posted Pasta Class at Forno Bistro - Part 2- Making Ravioli to The Saratoga Traveler Blog: Discover Saratoga Day Trips, Hidden Gems & Weekend Discoveries
  Sure NYC has prestigious cooking schools, Hyde Park has the CIA but why look any further than your own backyard. Right here in Saratoga Springs you can take a number of cooking classes. Now granted most of them are demonstration...
• Posted Pasta Class at Forno Bistro to The Saratoga Traveler Blog: Discover Saratoga Day Trips, Hidden Gems & Weekend Discoveries
  I'll be taking a ravioli making class tomorrow at Forno Bistro at 541 Broadway here in Saratoga Springs. I'll be learning all the secrets from a real Italian Mama, so don't forget to check back for all the photos and...
• Posted The Titanic Sailed 100 Years Ago to The Saratoga Traveler Blog: Discover Saratoga Day Trips, Hidden Gems & Weekend Discoveries
  The Victorian Social Club will be hosting "Setting Sail on the Titanic" where you will learn the social expectations, fashions of the Victorian era through one of the greatest ships ever to sail. Just in time for the 100th anniversary...
• Posted Spending a Glorious Day at Lake George to The Saratoga Traveler Blog: Discover Saratoga Day Trips, Hidden Gems & Weekend Discoveries
  Spring is here. Awakening us from our Winter slumber and beckoning us to come outside.  It's true that the Saratoga area is dotted with lakes and streams that offer lots of activities but nothing really compares to Lake George.  Not...
• Posted More Maple Days to The Saratoga Traveler Blog: Discover Saratoga Day Trips, Hidden Gems & Weekend Discoveries
  The weather is getting better and better. This weekend is not only St. Patrick's Day but Maple days continue. In the little town of Salem (about 30 miles east of Saratoga Springs on Rte 29) Dry Book Sugar House will...
• Posted A Sweet Way to Spend a Day to The Saratoga Traveler Blog: Discover Saratoga Day Trips, Hidden Gems & Weekend Discoveries
  Upstate New York is known for many things -- apples, horses, quaint small towns and maple syrup. This past weekend I spent a day in one of those quaint towns, Thurman New York learning all about what makes New York...
• Posted Maple Days are Here! to The Saratoga Traveler Blog: Discover Saratoga Day Trips, Hidden Gems & Weekend Discoveries
  March means one thing in the North Country -- maple syrup. I'll be heading out soon to travel to Thurman NY for their celebration of the golden, sweet syrup. I'll be visiting a number of sugarhouses where I'll see the...
• Posted March Preview to The Saratoga Traveler Blog: Discover Saratoga Day Trips, Hidden Gems & Weekend Discoveries
  February is winding down so I thought I'd give you a preview of what is happening in and around Saratoga in March. March 2nd through the 4th will be the Saratoga Home and Garden Show. It's a great opportunity to...
• Posted Weekend Wrap Up to The Saratoga Traveler Blog: Discover Saratoga Day Trips, Hidden Gems & Weekend Discoveries
  The weather is getting nicer, although Winter isn't over yet. So why not take advantage of the nice weather and plan a day trip? Need some suggestions? For Museums: Hyde Collection in Glens Falls Cooperstown NY - Baseball Hall of...
• Posted Winter Carnival in Cooperstown to The Saratoga Traveler Blog: Discover Saratoga Day Trips, Hidden Gems & Weekend Discoveries
  Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Cooperstown is having their Winter Carnival. Even though it's suppose to snow (an inch or 2), it would the perfect day trip. The weather should clear up on Saturday and Cooperstown is...
• Posted Free National Park Admission This Weekend to The Saratoga Traveler Blog: Discover Saratoga Day Trips, Hidden Gems & Weekend Discoveries
  It's a long holiday weekend so it's the perfect time to get out and explore. There are several National parks in New York and in nearby states that have free admission running this Sunday and Monday. Here's a partial list:...
• Posted Whose Ready to Go? to The Saratoga Traveler Blog: Discover Saratoga Day Trips, Hidden Gems & Weekend Discoveries
  The weather here has been so great lately that it makes me want to grab my camping gear and go! Unfortunately all the campgrounds nearby are closed for the season. So I'm left with sitting at home, staring at all...
• Posted First Blog Post of the New Year- Full of Promise and Hope to The Saratoga Traveler Blog: Discover Saratoga Day Trips, Hidden Gems & Weekend Discoveries
  Everyone has the best intentions for the New Year. They make all kinds of resolutions that most of the time fall by the wayside. I feel like this new year is full of promise, full of hope. It's a blank...
• Commented on Hyannis MA
  Thanks! It's always nice to meet a fellow blogger!!...
• Posted Monthly Happenings--December to The Saratoga Traveler Blog: Discover Saratoga Day Trips, Hidden Gems & Weekend Discoveries
  December is a big month in and around Saratoga.  Lots of great family oriented activities close to home.  In the next couple weeks I'll be highlighting some of those activities not just here in Saratoga Springs but also in nearby...
• Posted Washington County Cheese Tour-- In Photos to The Saratoga Traveler Blog: Discover Saratoga Day Trips, Hidden Gems & Weekend Discoveries
  Some of you may or may not know that my husband Mark also has a blog on saratoga.com called Saratoga Snapshots. We went together to the Washington County Cheese Tour this past September and he took lots and lots of...
• Posted Sprout Creek Farm and Education Center to The Saratoga Traveler Blog: Discover Saratoga Day Trips, Hidden Gems & Weekend Discoveries
  After looking over our itinerary I noticed that we were going to visit a farm.  That's great, I like farms.  But Sprout Creek Farm is no common farm.  Yes, they have cows, goats and chickens.  Sure, they make cheese from...
• Posted A Long Weekend in Dutchess County NY to The Saratoga Traveler Blog: Discover Saratoga Day Trips, Hidden Gems & Weekend Discoveries
  I just spent the most incredible weekend in Dutchess County doing some amazing things, and you can too. My itinerary went like this: Friday: Tour of The Vanderbilt Mansion Tour of FDR's house and museum Sprout Creek Farm Walkway over...
• Posted My Trip to Dutchess County to The Saratoga Traveler Blog: Discover Saratoga Day Trips, Hidden Gems & Weekend Discoveries
  First a BIG THANK YOUI've been spending the most amazing day in Dutchess County NY.  I have to send a big THANK YOU out to Nancy Lutz of Dutchess County Tourism.  She put together the perfect itinerary for our first...
• Posted September Fun to The Saratoga Traveler Blog: Discover Saratoga Day Trips, Hidden Gems & Weekend Discoveries
  It's September and the weather is turning cooler which means lots of outdoor activities.  Even though summer is over and so is track season that doesn't mean that you can't find fun and interesting things to do all over Saratoga.Wine,...
• Commented on Mexican Fiesta at Leon's!
  Hi Ashley! I write the Saratoga Traveler blog on this website. I LOVE Leon's. It's my favorite Mexican restaurant in town. I'd like to follow you on twitter and you can follow me on mine. What's your twitter handle?...
• Posted Traver's Restaurant Week to The Saratoga Traveler Blog: Discover Saratoga Day Trips, Hidden Gems & Weekend Discoveries
  Three courses - $18.94 Restaurants participating in the celebration of the Traver's stakes are from multiple cities including Albany, Schenectady, Clifton Park and Glens Falls. If you're visiting for the first time or spending the week here, it's a great...
• Posted Saratoga Through Food with a Dash of History to The Saratoga Traveler Blog: Discover Saratoga Day Trips, Hidden Gems & Weekend Discoveries
  First Stop- Farmer's MarketIf you're new to a city or visiting for the first time a walking tour is a great way to get acquainted with shops, locals and history.  The Saratoga Food Tour hosted by Joe Haedrich gives you...
• Posted Summer Night at Joe Bruno Stadium to The Saratoga Traveler Blog: Discover Saratoga Day Trips, Hidden Gems & Weekend Discoveries
  Sweet Summer MemoriesGrowing up in St Louis I have a lot of memories of summers in the backyard listening to the Cardinals' games on the radio.  Of BBQs, family gatherings and playing catch in the backyard.  Of softball games and...
• Posted Mountain Festival in Stony Creek to The Saratoga Traveler Blog: Discover Saratoga Day Trips, Hidden Gems & Weekend Discoveries
  Summer is the time for festivals and the Stony Creek Mountain Festival is happening this weekend.  The weekend will be filled with a town wide garage sale, food, music, vendors, kids' activities and more!  The festival begins on Friday and...