Saratoga Springs has made Livability.com’s Top 10 Winter Cities! What is Livability.com? The site helps you discover the best places in the United States. The staff of Livability has compiled a resource of more than 500 of America’s best places to live, work, play, explore and belong–and your very own Saratoga Springs had made the cut!
Out of 10 cities, Saratoga Springs was #6 on the list. The destinations were handpicked based on how well the cities adapt to wintery weather, embrace the cold, livability factors, affordable housing and unemployment rates below the national average. I think it’s safe to say that our little city of Saratoga Springs has some big personality and plenty of cold weather activities and things to do that will keep you from going into hibernation mode!
Saratoga Springs Named Top 10 Winter Cities!
The top 10 Winter Cities were as follows:
1. Anchorage, AK
2. Fargo, ND
3. Bozeman, MT
4. Logan, UT
5. St. Cloud, MN
6. Saratoga Springs, NY
7. Bangor, ME
8. Spokane, WA
9. Lebanon, PA
10. Gillette, WY
Our wonderful Saratoga Springs was chosen as one of the Top 10 Winter Cities because our abundant mineral springs is a hot spot for those seeking to relax and rejuvenate. We had a 13% increase in job growth in the amusement and recreation industry between 2005 and 2010, keeping the city’s economy stable during the recession. According to Livability.com, Saratoga Springs made CNN-Money Magazine’s top “100 Best Places to Live” list, for the city’s low crime rate, walkable downtown, solid school system and cultural amenities.
Livability.com cites Saratoga’s booming downtown. There are dozens of places to indulge in Saratoga. The city is packed with trendy boutiques, salons, specialty shops and gourmet restaurants.
Saratoga was also noted for the rich outdoor life and natural beauty. Cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing at Saratoga Spa State Park is a popular winter activity, as well as snowboarding, skiing and tubing at one of the neighboring Adirondack Mountain resorts.
Saratoga Springs also has amazing events during the winter time that locals and visitors do not want to miss! Saratoga.com’s Winter Guide is a great resource for those looking for fun winter activities! Livability.com mentioned Saratoga’s popular Chowderfest as an event that sparks people’s interest during the winter time. For those of you who aren’t familiar, Chowderfest is when local Saratogaian restaurants compete with each other to see who makes the best chowder! Chowder is only $1 a bowl and some restaurants even make doggie chowder your four legged friends! Other awesome winter events include First Night, Saratoga Beer Week and Winterfest to name a few.
If you’re a local Saratogian, aren’t you proud that your home town has been recognized? If you’ve never been to Saratoga Springs, come on down for a visit–experience the people, shops, cuisine and big city attitude, that this small city projects!
