Saratoga Springs NY has been a destination for tourists for a long, long time. As far back as the late 1700s people were trekking from near and far seeking cures from the mineral springs that bubble from the earth. Long before Saratoga Springs was famed for its horse racing the natural springs drew the sick and infirmed looking for a miracle. Even today, thousands of visitors from all over the world continue to visit Saratoga Springs and take the plunge into the mineral waters, hoping and praying for relief from whatever ails them.
Sarasota Springs is also well known for the Saratoga Race Course, one of the oldest and most charming tracks for horses in America. Founded by John Hunter and William R. Travers in August, 1863, the thoroughbred track is the oldest continuously-operating sporting event of any kind in the United States. The season kicks off in late July and runs through Labor Day each year. During this time the equestrian world focuses on Saratoga for its world-class thoroughbred horse racing including the Travers Stakes, known as America's "Mid-Summer Derby". Named one of the "top ten sporting venues in the world" in Sports Illustrated Magazine, Saratoga Race Course is an architectural and cultural treasure.
If you are thinking about moving to Sarasota Springs, do not come with any weakness in your wallet! The average homes sell for approximately 25% more than the national average. The majority of residents either work from home or commute to Albany. Saratoga Springs relies on technology for everything from entertainment and information to business and critical services. The Internet is one of the tools used by locals on a daily basis as a means of income. So much so that Saratoga Springs is one of the best cities to live and work in the country. The average income is much higher than the national average as well.
However, if you’re coming here on vacation, then you’re in luck. Sarasota Springs has so much to offer and so much to do at very affordable prices. As a matter of fact, you can drink the mineral springs for no charge. Entry to the race track can vary from not-so-much to more-than-a-little money. Come to the base of the Adirondacks and enjoy the area's rich and varied natural beauty, to capture a bit of the past at the area's historical sites and Victorian mansions or, to simply relax and enjoy. Saratoga Springs has been a vacation destination for New Yorkers for centuries. It is a pleasant town filled with swanky shops, national chain stores as well as a large number of locally owned shops offering a variety of merchandise. The main street of downtown Saratoga, Broadway, was named one of the top ten best streets in America in 2012 by the American Planning Association. The business district in Saratoga increasingly contributes to the economy year round, as the city has attracted many national and international luxury-brand retailers, as well as local boutiques. It has become an upscale shopping destination for the Albany metropolitan area.
Okay, you have read the highlights on this short bio for Saratoga Springs. Now it’s time to do your homework, plan a vacation and come see what else there is to do because there is a lot!
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