Petrified Sea Gardens, Saratoga Springs

Name: Petrified Sea Gardens
Address: Petrified Sea Gardens Road, Saratoga Springs, United States
Telephone: +1 518-691-0150

#18 among attractions in Saratoga Springs

Park, Relax in park, Geologic formation, Historical place

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Petrified Sea Gardens, also once known as Ritchie Park, is a National Historic Landmark on Petrified Sea Gardens Road in Saratoga Springs, New York. It preserves a bed of ancient stromatolites in a Cambrian rock layer, which were the first to be recognized and understood for what they are. The site was a private park open to the public for many years, but is now closed. The site was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1967, and a National Historic Landmark in 1999. ()

Built: 1825 (200 years ago)Elevation: 427 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°4'59"N, 73°50'40"W

Address

Petrified Sea Gardens RoadSaratoga Springs United States

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+1 518-691-0150

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Saratoga Springs

Day trips

Petrified Sea Gardens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saratoga Springs History Museum, Congress Park Carousel, Saratoga Automobile Museum, Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

3.1 miE
Museum, History museum
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Park, Theme park
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Museum, Specialty museum
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Concerts and shows, Music venue, Rock club
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Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
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Monuments and statues
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Park
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Church
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3.1 miE
Museum, Art museum
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43°4'42"N • 73°47'12"W
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Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
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