Saratoga Springs: Where Natural Beauty and Art are in Perfect Harmony
Discover arts and culture, culinary experiences, history, natural wonders and adventure—all in one of North America's best small cities
Step into Saratoga Springs where natural beauty, vibrant greenspace, amazing historical preservation, and a thriving live music and arts scene flow together.
As a travel professional, you may be familiar with New York's beloved upstate city for its Saratoga Race Course, one of the oldest thoroughbred horse racing tracks in America. Or for the city's namesake, the healing mineral springs that are integral to the DNA of the "Queen of the Spas." Yet, you may be unaware what a dazzling, year-round destination Saratoga Springs is. Located a stone's throw from six million acres of Adirondack parkland and a three-hour train ride from New York City, Saratoga is a "must-see" for every type of traveler.
Shopaholics and foodies alike will be tantalized by the vibrant and walkable downtown filled with independent shops, boutique hotels, locally-sourced restaurants, and late night bars and speakeasies. Curating a trip for culture vultures? Experience Saratoga's flourishing arts scene, including artist retreat Yaddo, unique galleries at Skidmore College's Tang Teaching Museum and the Beekman Street Arts District, one-of-a-kind exhibits at Saratoga Automobile Museum, concerts at iconic folk venue Caffè Lena, and live performance at the city's anchor for arts and culture: Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC).
Photo courtesy of Ironglass Productions.
One of America's premier outdoor amphitheaters with its lush lawn and enviable acoustic, SPAC draws vacation crowds and arts lovers each year for performances by resident companies: New York City Ballet (July 9-12, 2025), The Philadelphia Orchestra (August 6-23, 2025), The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (March 29 -August 17), Saratoga Jazz Festival (June 28 & 29, 2025), and pop, rock and country concerts by Live Nation. In addition, SPAC has expanded into year-round programming, offering everything from dance to jazz, pop, classical, and global music at its Spa Little Theater, and curated experiences in culinary, literary and visual arts on its bucolic campus.
Enhance your visit with thoughtful on-site dining options or bring in your own picnic to suit your group. And take in the exquisite setting of SPAC's rolling lawn at the beating heart of the 2,400-acre Saratoga Spa State Park, featuring iconic geysers, mineral springs, and architectural treasures—in addition to recreational activities like hiking and biking trails, tennis courts, the Peerless Pool Complex for families, the Historic Victoria Pool, and two beautiful golf courses.
For more information and to plan your visit to Saratoga Springs and Saratoga Performing Arts Center, visit spac.org. Groups of 10+ save on tickets to events; visit spac.org/group-sales for more information.
Written by of Zack Ashcraft, Group Sales Manager, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, [email protected].
Courtesy of Saratoga Performing Arts Center.
Main photo courtesy of Bryan Lasky.
