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PHOTOS: (DANCE) AAADT’S RACHAEL MCLAREN AND JAMAR ROBERTS IN PAUL TAYLOR’S PIAZZOLA CALDERA. PHOTO BY PAUL KOLNIK;<br />
(RACING MUSEUM) COURTESY OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING AND HALL OF FAME; (PULLMAN TRAIN) GREG KLINGLER<br />
Saratoga Springs<br />
Equally rich in historic, cultural, and recreational attractions,<br />
Saratoga Springs is best known for world class horse racing<br />
and its network of natural mineral springs. Make sure your<br />
getaway also includes golf, shopping and dining!<br />
WHAT’S NEW ▼<br />
The Saratoga North Creek<br />
Railway will launch a new farm-totable<br />
dining experience, The Pullman<br />
Table Dinner Train. Menus featuring<br />
locally-sourced gourmet food and<br />
wine will be served on the threehour<br />
excursions in the refurbished<br />
1950s dome car. sncrr.com<br />
From SAR Station:<br />
Located at SAR station<br />
The Saratoga Performing Arts<br />
Center (SPAC) celebrates its 50th<br />
anniversary this year with special<br />
programming, including world<br />
premieres by City Ballet’s Resident<br />
Choreographer Justin Peck and<br />
composer Michael Torke. Other shows<br />
include Dixie Chicks, Mumford & Sons,<br />
Steely Dan, and the Alvin Ailey<br />
American Dance Theater. spac.org<br />
From SAR Station: 2.5 miles car<br />
The Frances Young Tang<br />
Teaching Museum and Art<br />
Gallery at Skidmore College<br />
commemorates its 15th anniversary<br />
with new contemporary art exhibitions,<br />
including Liz Collins—Energy Field; Borrowed<br />
Light: Selections from the Jack Shear<br />
Collection; and Pattern/System/Network.<br />
skidmore.edu/tang<br />
From SAR Station:<br />
2.1 miles car; 39 minute bus<br />
The Saratoga Casino and Raceway<br />
will open a new 117-room, four-star hotel on<br />
the property this summer with an indoor<br />
resort pool and spa. The 75-year old venue is<br />
home to more than 1,700 slot machines and<br />
electronic games, as well as a harness raceway.<br />
saratogacasino.com<br />
From SAR Station: 3.6 miles car<br />
National Museum of Racing<br />
The Alvin Ailey American Dance<br />
Theater performs July 8-9 as part of<br />
the SPAC 50th anniversary season.<br />
Historic Brown’s Beach Resort on Saratoga<br />
Lake has re-introduced public swimming<br />
and recreation. In addition to the sandy beach,<br />
there’s Dock Brown’s restaurant, The Nest<br />
Inn, and a marina with boat launch.<br />
brownsbeachresort.com<br />
From SAR Station: 9.9 miles car<br />
WHAT’S NEARBY ▼<br />
Saratoga Springs Downtown is a<br />
year-round walkable destination for dining,<br />
shopping, and nightlife. During the day,<br />
explore boutiques, bookstores, and cafes. At<br />
night, bars, restaurants, and theaters bring life<br />
to Lake Avenue, Broadway, and surrounding<br />
streets. saratogadowntown.com<br />
From SAR Station: 1.7 miles car; 32 minute bus<br />
newyorkbyrail.com<br />
STATION SERVICES<br />
Saratoga Springs (SAR)<br />
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DAILY DEPARTURES<br />
Adirondack and Ethan Allen Express<br />
CONNECTIONS<br />
Bus Service<br />
Hourly bus for an 8-minute trip to or<br />
from downtown Saratoga<br />
Taxi service on call<br />
Car Rental<br />
offers station pickup: 518-587-0687<br />
Hertz: 518-884-8504<br />
CDTA connects Saratoga and the entire<br />
area with destinations including:<br />
Downtown, Saratoga Race Course,<br />
Saratoga Casino & Raceway, Saratoga<br />
Springs Train Station, Skidmore College,<br />
and more cdta.org<br />
TRAVEL TIMES<br />
HOURS<br />
NYC > Saratoga 3.75<br />
VISITOR RESOURCES<br />
Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce<br />
ilovesaratoga.us<br />
Saratoga Convention & Visitors Bureau<br />
saratoga.org<br />
At the National Museum of Racing,<br />
the history of thoroughbred racing is on<br />
display through art, photography and<br />
memorabilia. Exhibits this year include the<br />
Treasures of the Vault and Hall of Fame<br />
Heroes. racingmuseum.org<br />
From SAR Station:<br />
2.3 miles car; 20 minute bus<br />
The Saratoga Automobile Museum<br />
not only hosts several car shows every<br />
year, it’s also home to a collection of<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>-manufactured cars. Exhibits this<br />
year include Real Steel—Stories of<br />
Automotive Archaeology and Luxury<br />
Automobiles Through The Ages.<br />
saratogaautomuseum.org<br />
From SAR Station: 2.3 miles car<br />
The National Museum of Dance is the<br />
only museum in the U.S. dedicated entirely to<br />
this art form. Visit the Children's Wing or the<br />
Hall of Fame, and check out exhibits like<br />
Making Art Dance. dancemuseum.org<br />
From SAR Station: 2 miles car; 31 minute bus<br />
Amtrak.com <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> <strong>By</strong> Rail | 49<br />
Saratoga North Creek Railway<br />
Pullman Dining Car
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