Check Out the 5 Best Things for Teens to Do In & Near Saratoga Springs
As a teenager in the Saratoga area, you're never short of exciting activities, especially during summer. From daytime adventures to catching live music with family and friends, discover the top 5 things for teens to do in and near Saratoga.
Feel the Beat: Experience a Show at SPAC
During the summer, Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is a music lover's destination, no matter your age.
Whether you're in the amphitheater or on the lawn, you're sure to enjoy your night out at one of SPAC's Live Nation concerts, which bring a variety of artists and bands from across the genres, including rock, pop, alternative, country, rap, and hip hop.
Love dance? Don't forget about the NYC Ballet's summer season at SPAC, featuring some of the best ballet dancers in the world.
"Really fantastic concert venue. Sound is great, which is what you would expect for an amphitheatre," said one Google reviewer.
Enjoy a Shopping Spree Downtown
Downtown Saratoga is full of great shopping opportunities, so why not spend an afternoon on Broadway? Shop at fun boutiques, bookstores, gift stores, and more, and then swing by one of Saratoga's many restaurants for a bite to eat with friends.
Some of our favorite stores to visit include Impressions of Saratoga (souvenir shop), The Dark Horse Mercantile (souvenirs centered around the Dark Horse), and Saratoga Candy Company (our neighborhood candy shop).
Strike Up Fun By Bowling With Friends
Looking for rainy day fun or a night out with friends? Saratoga Strike Zone has 34 lanes of bowling and galactic bowling, complete with a light and sound show.
You can also take a spin on their indoor bumper cars, play a game in the arcade, or take a break and enjoy some chicken wings, nachos, burgers, or pizza at the End Zone Sports Pub.
Reviewers rave about the helpful and friendly staff, and the fact that there is something here for everyone in the family to enjoy. Saratoga Strike Zone is well worth a visit!
Explore Thrills at Amusement & Adventure Parks
Get ready to have a blast at The Great Escape & Hurricane Harbor, which is only a short 25-minute drive away from Saratoga Springs. It's the perfect amusement park for a day of excitement, with rollercoasters, kid-friendly rides, and a large waterpark.
A few of the area's other hotspots include WildPlay Thacher in Voorheesville, and Adirondack Adventure Center in Lake Luzerne. Both of these local adventure parks feature ropes courses through the woods and fun times for the whole family.
Or, mark your calendar for annual local fairs, such as the Saratoga County Fair and the Washington County Fair. Highlights include amusement rides, carnival games, demolition derbies, and tons of fair food to satisfy your cravings.
Catch the Newest Cinematic Masterpiece
Located on Railroad Place in downtown Saratoga, AMC Saratoga Springs 11 is a great theater to watch the latest movie releases. With a variety of films to choose from, plush stadium seating, a large concession area, and special effects options, how can you go wrong?
Past visitors have loved their trip to AMC, saying, "Cool place in which to relax and see a good movie. Parking and places to eat are near the Theater; very pristinely clean environment; overall, great experience. Stream all you want but for me, there's nothing like enjoying a movie in a place where movies were MEANT to be enjoyed."