Saratoga County, New York

Saratoga County is rich in both history and natural beauty, famous for revolutionary war sites, horse racing, natural springs and Victorian architecture.  It's also convenient to Albany, the state capital, and in fact many of the county's residents commute to jobs in Albany, Schenectady and Troy.  In short, it's the perfect place to visit, and the perfect place to live!

 (Note: I must have been in an extremely enthusiastic mood when I wrote those words at the end of the last century - but I do still like Saratoga County, and enjoyed living there.  I've actually had three different homes in Saratoga County - one in Saratoga Springs, one in Round Lake, and one in Clifton Park. 

Facts and Figures

• Area Code for Saratoga County: 518

Cities and Towns in Saratoga County

• Ballston Spa - the county seat.
• Clifton Park - boasting the Clifton Country Mall, located at Exit 9 on I-87 (the Northway). 
• Galway
• Halfmoon - a residential community in Southern Saratoga County.  Borders Clifton Park - sometimes it's hard to tell where one ends and one begins.  And don't even ask about Jonesville...
• Malta
• Round Lake - originally a Methodist campground, this lovely town has numerous examples of Victorian architecture.  For a couple of short Round Lake ghost stories, click here.
• Saratoga Springs - famous the world over, not only for horse racing but also for its spas and natural springs.
• Schuylerville - known as Old Saratoga, this was where the Revolutionary Battle of Saratoga was fought. 

 

Local News

Newspapers

The Times Union
376 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 12866
581-8438

The Saratogian
20 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs 12866
584-4242

 

Churches & Places of Worship

• Christ Community Reformed Church
• Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church, Round Lake. 
• St. Clement's Roman Catholic Church, Saratoga Springs.
• St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Ballston Spa.  (518) 885-7411.
• St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church of Waterford.  (518) 237-3131.
   

Education

• Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs NY

History & Genealogy

• Saratoga County Historical Society, 6 CHARLTON STREET, BALLSTON SPA, NY  12020 
• Saratoga NYGENWEB

 

Hotel Accommodations

• Arlene and Bob's Country Inn, Route 9, Round Lake  
  899-2962
• Saratoga Arms Boutique Hotel in Saratoga Springs
  497 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
  (518) 584-1775
• Union Gables, Saratoga Springs

 

New York State Government

• The New York Lottery
• New York State Tax & Finance

 

Recreation, Sports and Attractions

• Crescent Cruise Lines - Halfmoon, NY 12065. (518) 373-1070.
• Horse Racing at Saratoga Race Track
• National Museum of Racing and Thoroughbred Hall of Fame - Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. (518)584-0400. Displays,paintings, trophies, memorabilia. Open year round; Monday through Saturday 10AM to 4:30PM, Sunday Noon until 4:30PM.
• Riverboat Cruises - 1 Terminal Road, Clifton Park, NY. (518) 273-8878. 
• Saratoga Performing Arts Center