Saratoga County, New York

Welcome! Whether you're a resident of Saratoga County, planning to move here or just planning a visit, this page is designed to help.

Saratoga County is rich in both history and natural beauty, famous for revolutionary war sites, horse racing, natural springs and Victorian architecture. It's also convenient to Albany, the state capital, and in fact many of the county's residents commute to jobs in Albany, Schenectady and Troy. In short, it's the perfect place to visit, and the perfect place to live!

(Note: I must have been in an extremely enthusiastic mood when I wrote those words at the end of the last century - but I do still like Saratoga County, and enjoyed living there. I've actually had three different homes in Saratoga County - one in Saratoga Springs, one in Round Lake, and one in Clifton Park. I was living in Clifton Park when I decided to move to Poultney, Vermont, where I resided before Herndon, Virginia, and before Rio Rancho, New Mexico.)

Facts and Figures

Area Code for Saratoga County: 518

Cities and Towns in Saratoga County

Ballston Spa - the county seat.
Clifton Park - boasting the Clifton Country Mall, located at Exit 9 on I-87 (the Northway).
Galway
Halfmoon - a lovely residential community in Southern Saratoga County. Borders Clifton Park - sometimes it's hard to tell where one ends and one begins. And don't even ask about Jonesville...
Malta
Round Lake - originally a Methodist campground, this lovely town has numerous examples of Victorian architecture. For a couple of short Round Lake ghost stories, click here.
Saratoga Springs - famous the world over, not only for horse racing but also for its spas and natural springs.
Schuylerville - known as Old Saratoga, this was where the Revolutionary Battle of Saratoga was fought.

Local News

Newspapers

The Times Union
376 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 12866
581-8438

The Saratogian
20 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs 12866
584-4242

Churches & Places of Worship

All Souls Anglican Mission, 136 Rt. 4 North, Schuylerville, NY 12871-1956. Phone: (518) 695-3765.
Christ Community Reformed Church
Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church, Round Lake.
Our Lady of Grace, Ballston Lake.
St. Clement's Roman Catholic Church, Saratoga Springs.
St Edward the Confessor Roman Catholic Church, Clifton Park.
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Ballston Spa. (518) 885-7411.
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Crescent.
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church of Waterford. (518) 237-3131.
St. Paul's Lutheran Church - 149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Phone: 584-0904.
St Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Saratoga Springs, NY.
St. Thomas of Canterbury Traditional Anglican Church. 242 Grooms Rd., Halfmoon, NY 12065. (518) 348-0842.
Website: www.st-thomas-of-canterbury.org
Temple Baptist Church - Halfmoon, NY
World Spirituality Center

Education

Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs NY

History & Genealogy

Saratoga County Historical Society, 6 CHARLTON STREET, BALLSTON SPA, NY 12020
Saratoga NYGENWEB

Hotel Accommodations

Apple Tree Bed & Breakfast, 49 W High St., Ballston Spa, NY (518) 885-1113
Arlene and Bob's Country Inn, Route 9, Round Lake 899-2962
Comfort Inn, FIRE RD OLD RT 146 - CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065
SIX SISTERS BED & BREAKFAST IN SARATOGA, NEW YORK - Kate Benton and Stephen Ramirez
Phone (518) 583-1173 FAX (518) 587-2470
Address 149 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-3518
Union Gables, Saratoga Springs
Westchester House Bed and Breakfast, 102 Lincoln Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-7613
Toll Free: (800) 581-7613

Libraries

Saratoga Springs Public Library
Shenendehowa Public Library (Clifton Park)

New York State Government

Recreation, Sports and Attractions

Crescent Cruise Lines - Halfmoon, NY 12065. (518) 373-1070.
Horse Racing at Saratoga Race Track
National Museum of Racing and Thoroughbred Hall of Fame - Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. (518)584-0400. Displays,paintings, trophies, memorabilia. Open year round; Monday through Saturday 10AM to 4:30PM, Sunday Noon until 4:30PM.
Riverboat Cruises - 1 Terminal Road, Clifton Park, NY. (518) 273-8878.
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra - Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra (SSYO) is a non-profit youth orchestra serving the Capital District through Lake George region.