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Discover The Visitor Center
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| The Visitor
Center is your gateway to the city for residents and visitors
alike. Make this your first stop! It's conveniently located on
Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs, The Visitor Center is
open daily from 9 am to 4 pm except for December through March,
when it is closed on Sundays. |
| The first
stop to exploring Saratoga Springs is at the Saratoga Springs
Heritage Area Visitors Center. There are plenty of brochures
and information about the region and knowledgeable staff to answer
questions. But the Visitors Center holds much more than brochures!
It also offers an orientation video and exhibits that explore
the history of Saratoga Springs, a gift shop and much more. Tours
and special events are scheduled throughout the year. |
| The Saratoga
Springs Visitors Center in downtown Saratoga Springs provides
insight concerning the city's unique history together with current
perspectives on the "Spa City" with information, displays,
and educational programs. Established in 1992 in what was once
a trolley station, the Visitor Center serves over 30,000 visitors
every year. It's the best source of tourist information in Saratoga
Springs! |
| Discover All that the Visitor Center has to Offer |
| --· An information center
with maps, guides, and informational brochures. |
| --· A friendly staff to answer
questions, provide referrals, and share a wealth of knowledge. |
| --· "Discover Saratoga"...a
wonderful 15 minute video on the places, people, and history
of Saratoga Springs. |
| --· Historical exhibits about
Saratoga Springs' rich heritage of horseracing, gambling, spring
waters, and more. |
| --·
Gallery space for work by contemporary artists with new exhibits
on a regular basis. |
| --· A gift shop. |
| --· A beautiful garden, maintained
by dedicated volunteers. |
| --· A shaded outdoor picnic
area with picnic tables that can accomodate large groups |
| --· Clean, spacious restrooms. |
| --· Tours, including self-guided
tours. |
| --· Educational programs
at the Visitor Center and in the community. |
| Facilities Rental at the Visitor Center |
| In addition,
the Visitor Center features a spacious, beautiful room with an
adjoining kitchen area that is available for meetings and receptions.
Once a trolley diner, this Beaux Art style room can accomodate
formal and informal events. For information, call 518-587-3241. |
| Congress Park Information Booth |
| During the
summer tourist season, an information booth serves visitors across
Broadway from the Visitor Center, conveniently located near Congress
Park and the bus stop for the local bus service. |
| Information, Discovery, Celebration, Community |
| At the Visitor
Center, you'll find information, together with opportunities
for discovery and for sharing in celebrations and activities
that enhance community bonds within the city. |
| The goal
of the Saratoga Springs Visitor Center is to inspire people of
all ages to understand and appreciate the city's historical and
cultural heritage, and to enjoy the city's present day wealth
of beauty, culture, entertainment, and opportunity. The Visitor
Center seeks to promote historical and cultural understanding
and a present day sense of community, based upon the city's heritage. |
Information:
Find
information about travel and community resources. The Saratoga
Visitor Center offers wonderful FREE information on Saratoga
Springs attractions, restaurants, accomodations, architecture,
horse racing, recreation, and self-guided tours...At the Visitor
Center, you will find free maps and brochures of:
Historic Congress Park, North Broadway Mansions, Saratoga Historic
Districts, Saratoga's Famous Mineral Springs, Downtown Shopping,
and more. |
Discovery:
Discover
the city's heritage through exhibits and educational programs.
Find out about horse racing,
gambling, and the invention of the potato chip in Saratoga Springs!
Visitor Center tours are available by reservation for school
and tour groups. And the Visitor Center has an extensive educational
program, including a series of brownbag lunches throughout the
year featuring presentations on the history of Saratoga Springs
and the surrounding region. |
Celebration:
Celebrate
festivals and special events. The Visitor Center sponsors community
events throughout the year, including the Fall Festival, Chowderfest,
Winterfest, Solomon Northrup Day, concerts in Congress Park,
and much more. |
Community:
Embrace a sense of community by joining friends, family, and
others who share an enthusiasm for Saratoga Springs' special
cultural and and historical heritage. The Visitor Center partners
with community organizations and businesses to sponsor community
events. |
