{"id":81,"date":"2008-10-16T12:48:54","date_gmt":"2008-10-16T16:48:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/adventures\/2008\/10\/saratoga-spa.html"},"modified":"2017-11-27T07:51:13","modified_gmt":"2017-11-27T12:51:13","slug":"saratoga-spa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/adventures\/2008\/10\/saratoga-spa\/","title":{"rendered":"Saratoga Spa State Park"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Trip Tip: Summer concerts<\/em><\/p>\n Park Office: 518-584-2535 Located between Route 50 and Route 9<\/strong> (South Broadway) this National Historic Landmark in town is known for its cultural and recreational diversity.\u00a0 The park is home to Saratoga Springs Performing Arts Center<\/a> (SPAC), Spa Little Theater<\/a>, National Museum of Dance, Gideon Putnam Hotel and the Lincoln Mineral Baths.\u00a0 With close to 15 miles of roads and wooded trails throughout the park, picnic areas and pavilions for large groups, there is enough open space to explore through out the year. While you are exploring this diverse park, notice all the natural springs and geysers through out the area.\u00a0 These are a result of the fault in the earths crust below the city.\u00a0 On a hot day take a walk over to one of the two pool complexes for a swim.\u00a0 During the winter the park is a popular destination for cross-country skiing.\u00a0 With the recent addition of 345 acres along the Kayderosseras Creek on the southern boundary line, the park’s total area now covers over 1,000 acres.<\/p>\n Directions<\/strong>: Warming Hut<\/p>\n From downtown Saratoga Springs head south on Broadway, which turns into Rte 9.\u00a0 Make a right into the main entrance.\u00a0 The warming hut parking area is the first left.\u00a0 Continue on Avenue of the Pines to access SPAC and other areas.<\/p>\n Directions<\/strong>: Geyser Loop Road (summer months only)<\/p>\n Continue past the main park entrance for 1 mile.\u00a0 Make a right into the park on the East West Rd. There are parking lots and trails off of this road and the Geyser Loop Rd.<\/p>\n
\nSPAC Box Office: 518-587-3330<\/p>\n