Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs

Name: Saratoga Race Course
Address: 267 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs, 12866, United States
Telephone: +1 518-584-6200

#1 among attractions in Saratoga Springs

Sport venue, Sport

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Facts and practical information

Saratoga Race Course is a Thoroughbred horse racing track located on Union Avenue in Saratoga Springs, New York, United States. Opened in 1863, it is often considered to be the oldest major sporting venue of any kind in the country, but is actually the fourth oldest racetrack in the US. In 1857 the Empire Race Course was opened on an island in the Hudson River near Albany, but was in operation only a short time. ()

Opened: 1863 (162 years ago)Coordinates: 43°4'23"N, 73°46'12"W

Address

267 Union AveSaratoga Springs 12866 United States

Contact

+1 518-584-6200

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Day trips

Saratoga Race Course – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, Saratoga Springs History Museum, Congress Park Carousel, National Museum of Dance.

~1420 ftNW
Thoroughbred racing art and memorabilia
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, Saratoga Springs
7 min walk • The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame stands as a tribute to the rich heritage of American thoroughbred horse racing. Located in the historic city of Saratoga Springs, New York, this esteemed institution preserves and promotes the story of the sport and its...
0.8 miNW
Museum, History museum
Saratoga Springs History Museum, Saratoga Springs
21 min walk • The Saratoga Springs History Museum in Saratoga Springs, New York, United States, is located inside the historic Canfield Casino. The Museum's collection focuses on the cultural history of Saratoga Springs.
0.9 miNW
Park, Theme park
Congress Park Carousel, Saratoga Springs
22 min walk • Canfield Casino and Congress Park is a 17-acre site in Saratoga Springs, New York, United States. It was formerly the site of the Congress Hotel, a large resort hotel, and the Congress Spring Bottling Plant, as well as Canfield Casino, which together brought Saratoga Springs international fame as a health spa and gambling site.
1.1 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
National Museum of Dance, Saratoga Springs
29 min walk • The National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame, in the Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs, New York, was established in 1986. It contains photographs, videos, artifacts, costumes, and biographies. The museum is located in the former Washington Bath House and was founded by Marylou Whitney.
0.7 miSE
Park, Garden
Yaddo, Saratoga Springs
18 min walk • Yaddo is an artists' community located on a 400-acre estate in Saratoga Springs, New York. Its mission is "to nurture the creative process by providing an opportunity for artists to work without interruption in a supportive environment." On March 11, 2013 it was designated a National Historic Landmark.
0.8 miS
Nightlife, Horse track, Gambling
Saratoga Casino Hotel, Saratoga Springs
21 min walk • Saratoga Casino Hotel is an establishment in Saratoga Springs, New York. Saratoga Casino Hotel is home to a 1⁄2-mile standardbred race track, with a racino and hotel located inside the racetrack's grandstand.
0.9 miNW
Monuments and statues
The Spirit of Life, Saratoga Springs
23 min walk • The Spirit of Life is a 1914 sculpture by American sculptor Daniel Chester French.
0.9 miN
Church
St. Clements Roman Catholic Church, Saratoga Springs
22 min walk • St. Clement's Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in Saratoga Springs, New York in the United States under the authority of the Diocese of Albany. Founded under the patronage of Clemens Mary Hofbauer and has been staffed by clergy of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer since its founding in 1917.
1 miNW
Church
Bethesda Episcopal Church, Saratoga Springs
26 min walk • Bethesda Episcopal Church is an Episcopal Church in Saratoga Springs, New York. The parish was incorporated in 1830. In 1841 it purchased the site of its present church at 41 Washington Street.
0.9 miW
43°4'42"N • 73°47'12"W
Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, Saratoga Springs
24 min walk • Museum, Visitor center
1 miNW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Universal Preservation Hall, Saratoga Springs
27 min walk • The Universal Preservation Hall, located at 25 Washington Street in Saratoga Springs, New York is a year-round arts and community events venue. It currently seats up to 700 and has a large, open, community room.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Saratoga Race Course?

Nearby attractions include National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, Saratoga Springs (7 min walk), East Side Historic District, Saratoga Springs (16 min walk), Yaddo, Saratoga Springs (18 min walk), Empire State College, Saratoga Springs (19 min walk).