What to Do in Saratoga When It's Below 0 Degrees
It's an unfortunate reality that during the winter months, temperatures in Saratoga sometimes drop below freezing and can even go subzero! There are plenty of temptations in Saratoga that can lure you out of the house, even when it's too cold to enjoy winter's many outdoor activities.
Here's what you should do when the temperature slides below your comfort zone:
Check Out a Museum
The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum & Art Gallery, Photo credit: Jeremy Lawson
Visitors and residents alike enjoy the variety of museums Saratoga has to offer. Spend a cold, winter day perusing through your favorite, or make a day of "museum crawling" to see how many you can go to!
Whether you're interested in contemporary art, automobiles, or military history, there's a museum or learning center for you.
You might try:
- The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum & Art Gallery
- The Children's Museum at Saratoga
- New York State Military Museum
- Saratoga Automobile Museum
- Saratoga National Museum of Dance
- National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame
View a list of more Saratoga area museums »
Taste Local Wines
Wine-tasting is a year-round activity! Saratoga is home to a number of different tasting rooms and wineries that are perfect for enjoying on a winter day.
You can look for a new favorite or just enjoy trying a variety of wines. Either way, you'll be glad you stopped in to any of the wineries in the Spa City.
Find great wine at the following:
- The Saratoga Winery & Tasting Room
- Racing City Brewing Company w/ Oliva Winery
- Galway Rock Vineyard & Winery
Prefer beer or spririts? No problem!
Discover more Saratoga area wineries, breweries, and distilleries »
Get Crafty
Ever toyed with the idea of an art project, or wanted to try out a paint and sip? Winter is the perfect time for artsy, indoor activities! Get your DIY on - you might surprise yourself with the creation you come up with.
Take a class at one of these art studios and centers:
- Saratoga Paint and Sip Studio
- Creative Sparks
- Art in Mind - Creative Wellness Studio
- The Candle Collective LLC
Find more art studios in the Saratoga region »
Grab a Warm Beverage
Saratoga is full of cafes that can provide you with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, espresso, or virtually any other warm beverage you can image. Sipping something warm will heat you from the inside out, and can give you the caffeine boost you may need to get you through the long, cold winter days.
Try one of these local cafes:
- Country Corner Cafe
- Sweet Mimi's Cafe & Bakery
- Palette Cafe
- Nomad Coffee and Crepes
If tea is your go-to warm drink, you might try The Local Pub and Teahouse.
See more Saratoga area cafes and coffee shops »
Don't forget to treat yourself to a sweet while you're there!
Try a New Place to Eat
There are so many great eateries in Saratoga where you can grab a warm bowl of soup or other wintertime comfort food. And, bonus - several restaurants in the Spa City offer cozy fireplaces to warm up next to.
Here are some suggestions to get you started:
Find your next favorite Saratoga restaurant »
Stay Active
It might be tempting to skip the gym when it's frigid out. But getting up and moving will actually warm you up! Keep your fitness routine going through the winter months and come summer, you'll be happy you did.
You could:
- Take a class at a local gym
- Use the indoor track at the Saratoga Regional YMCA
- Turn up the heat at Hot Yoga Saratoga
- Work out at VENT Fitness Studio
Browse more Saratoga fitness centers »
Check out dance and exercise studios »