Saratoga_Springs, New York Reviews

Saratoga Springs, NY is home to many attractions that make it a great destination for a vacation or weekend getaway. The city is known for its natural beauty and historic sites, including the Saratoga Race Course and Congress Park. In addition, there are plenty of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues to explore. Visitors also enjoy the variety of activities available such as horseback riding, golfing, hiking, and skiing. With so much to do and see in Saratoga Springs, reviews from travelers who have visited this charming city are overwhelmingly positive. People are often amazed by the small-town charm of Saratoga Springs while also appreciating all the amenities it has to offer. Many visitors remark about how friendly the locals are and how easy it is to navigate around town. Those looking for a relaxing weekend away or an exciting adventure will find plenty of options in Saratoga Springs.

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Depends on what you like… - 6/16/2022
I grew up in Saratoga and moved out in my late 20’s. I only live about 20 minutes from there now, so I go there sometimes. Downtown Saratoga is very nice. Broadway, the Main Street always looks nice. It’s an artsy area with mostly upscale stores. They have a great independent coffee shop there called Uncommon Grounds, and it’s always packed. It’s a rich area. The cost of living is high. Rents and homes are priced high. Besides the downtown area or Saratoga, there are some run down areas around it. There is low income housing right outside of downtown that has some crime. There are some gorgeous Victorian homes right outside of downtown. Downtown has some cool bars, so the nightlife is usually fun. There are a decent amount of restaurants, however they’re more on the fancy side. There’s a famous racetrack there, so summers get extremely busy and congested with tourists. I’m not a fan of the track because I don’t agree with horse racing, but that’s just me. There’s a nice park in the Read More

Tiffany | Queensbury, NY | Reply | No Replies

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Visit - 7/13/2019
I came from buffalo New York home of the chicken wings and forgot my phone in the uber the people at the concert were very nice they let me and my friend and I leave and come back in so I could find my phone I finally got it back the next day I definitely will come back to visit Sincerely Christopher Read More

Christopher | Cheektowaga, NY | Reply | No Replies

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People must have a weird view on what is beautifu - 4/5/2015
Saratoga springs is one of the safest cities to live in. You don't really have to worry about getting shot, mugged, assaulted (Those things do happen, but no where near the levels like in Troy Schenectady or Albany. Saratoga is a very expensive place to live with nothing to do. You have the track for the summer and dirty bars and clubs (STD anyone). Saratogians seem to be the most delusional people I ever met when it came to drinking booze. I think 95% of the city are borderline alcoholics and just don't want to admit they have a problem. I question their IQ levels a lot as for some odd reason they will bring their trash to the supermarket (Price Chopper, which will become Market 32 in the near future) I don't mean a small bag of trash say from McDonald's, I'm talking about a bag of trash from their house. Plenty of them seem to just hang out at the store with nothing to do. You will notice People simply don't watch their kids in the parking lot in Saratoga. The stay at home moms Read More

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Proud of my Hometown - 1/27/2015
Saratoga Springs is a "small" town with a bigger feel. When I moved away for work after graduating college, I was happy to say I was from Saratoga. "Oh what a pretty town" and positive reactions were all I received. Uncommon Grounds and Saratoga Coffee Traders are great local coffee shops. Nice up kept downtown. I felt safe growing up here, walking around, riding my bike through the town, Congress Park and Saratoga State Park (which has a geyser, National Museum of Dance, Car Museum, Home Made Theater and Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) where big bands come in the summer time.

Yes it is more tourist-y in the summer when the horse race track is open but it just means a more bustling downtown.

Fun Culture-

New Year's Eve called "First Night"- Spend $15 for a button and go around the whole town with live music and entertainment, free shuttle, ending in fireworks for the night.

WinterFest/Chowderfest - usually late Jan/early Read More

Kathy | Saratoga Springs, NY | Reply | No Replies

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Taxes! - 3/4/2014
Saratoga is gorgeous. There is no doubt about it. We have lived here for twelve years but are finally getting out of New York!

I work around the country with individuals from almost every state and when they have all heard what our property and state income tax burdens are here in the Saratoga area....THEIR JAWS ALWAYS DROP!

Don't get sucked into the hype here about Saratoga having the lowest taxes in the state....Just look at the bottom line amount that is absconded every year from TAX PAYING, hard working people and you'll understand why many are fleeing the state.

It's too bad....other than January, February and March weather, Saratoga is a fantastic place to live. It's the governments, State, City and County that are killing the golden goose.

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Raymond | Saratoga Springs, NY | Reply | No Replies

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My 'hometown' - 10/5/2013
My 'hometown' is the breathtakingly beautiful Saratoga Springs, NY. I was born and raised, moved away and relocated back to Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

I am a humble Ultra High Venture Capitalist, Angel Investor, Entrepreneur, PRIVATE Investor.

I come from one of the most famous prestigious families, not only in Saratoga, but known around the world. I am not snobbish whatsoever. I am grounded, helpful, compassionate, giving, a positive chi energy, and one of the most patient and understanding people that I know.

I know many people. of all walks of life, various social classes...am well - respected...and I have equal respect, admiration, and am privileged to know or be acquaintance with each and every one of them! In fact... I am an advocate for people, places, animals and things.

I am very passionate about sustainable living, Eco friendly lifestyle, technology, Solar Wind, Solar energy / turbines, etc. I live a healthy Read More

Valerie | Saratoga Springs, NY | Reply | 2 Replies

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It's an absolutely beautiful town - 7/2/2013
Wide treelined streets with rows and rows of amazing old victorian houses. Its in an extremely picturesque setting as well. The economy in that area is also much better than most of the rest of the region Read More

Riley | Robbinsdale, MN | Reply | No Replies

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Lindsey is a angry, full of hate, social disorder - 11/1/2012
Lindsey, just because your life blows and you have no idea what "community" means doesnt give you the right to slam a wonderful small town full of history and hard working polite residents. I truely believe you secretly wish you could of "joined" or became a psrt of the community. But judging by your harsh words it is clear that you are not a decent or caring person with obvious social disorders. So in closing i think you should Read More

Gary | Ballston Spa, NY | Reply | 1 Reply

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If You're Snotty and Rich, Come Here - 9/6/2011
I've lived nearby for 20 years. If you are stinking, filthy rich and incredibly snotty, then you will feel right at home here. This small city prides itself on taking every last cent from your pocket. The towns nearby sell nearly every item for about $2 less. You can't even use a laundromat in Saratoga for cheap!

The locals are either rich snobs or poor hippies in their 20s, complete with a handful of hipsters. This is all right for the music and art scenes. There is one major coffeeshop downtown, but because many of the young adults who work there spend more time smoking pot, there is the chance of getting food poisoning. The Starbucks down the street is no better.

Late summer is the worst around Saratoga. This city is completely obsessed with the abusive "sport" of horse-racing. In fact, Saratoga expects everyone living in a 50 mile radius of the small city to be into such a fake sport. During this time, people with money pouring out of their Read More

lindsey | Fort Ann, NY | Reply | No Replies

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Weather - 12/29/2010
Winter = November thru March. Cloudy, cold, snowy.
Summer = Mid-June thru August. Sunny, comfortably Read More

David | Saratoga Springs, NY | Reply | No Replies

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