Eat:
Breakfast: Bagels at Uncommon Grounds;
Anything at Sweet Mimi’s Cafe,
Pastries and coffee from Mrs. London’s,
BEC from Spring St. Deli,
Donuts from Darling Doughnuts;
Stewart’s coffee
Brunch/Lunch/Dinner: Chicken & Waffles at Hattie’s;
Latkes at The Local;
Burger at Hamlet & Ghost;
Burger at Henry St. Taproom;
Parker House rolls at Seneca;
Hangover noodles at Rhea;
Italian food & coconut cream pie at Osteria Danny;
Pizza from Taverna Nova;
Late night tacos and donuts at Taquero
Drink: Lucy’s for holiday vibes and cocktails;
Hamlet & Ghost for unique cocktails;
9 Maple for espresso martinis & live jazz;
Cantina for margaritas;
Caffe Lena for live music;
Tin and Lint for cheap beer and pool;
The Parting Glass for Guinness and live Irish bands;
The Bunker for best sports watching
Shop: There are so many great shops up and down Broadway for gifts, food, clothing, cigars, books, etc. - to name a few: Overland, Lola, Violet’s, Miss Scarlett’s, Saratoga Saddlery, Mark Thomas
You can also check out the local art shops and vintage clothing stores on Beekman Street (“the Arts District”)
Explore: Spa State Park: snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and 12 miles of walking trails
Congress Park: enjoy a stroll through the park in town
Roosevelt Baths & Spa: massages, facials and mineral baths (don’t be deterred by the color of the mineral water!)
Museums: National Museum of Horse Racing & Hall of Fame; Saratoga Automobile Museum
Casino: 5 min drive from town; slot machines, electronic table games, and video poker
Adirondacks: ski at Gore Mountain; explore Lake George or Lake Placid