The Era's Tour: Saratoga Edition

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Making an impact across the ages to world class hospitality today, Saratoga is Revolutionary!

<p><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Cue the powdered wigs and petticoats—it’s time to step back in time and stroll through Saratoga across its many eras starting with the spirit of ‘77… 1777</span></p>

The Saratoga Springs History Museum

The Historic Canfield Casino is located in Congress Park, off Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Home to the Saratoga Springs History Museum which presents changing exhibitions, public programs, and serves hundreds of researchers annually. The museum's 6 exhibits of Saratoga History are located on 3 floors of a historic 1870s gambling casino, designated a National Historic Landmark.

📍Make the Saratoga Springs History Museum your first historic stop—tucked inside the oh-so-haunted and glamorously preserved Canfield Casino, where tales of gamblers, ghosts, and Gilded Age grandeur await.

🍽️ Dine like the revolutionaries (or at least their fancy descendants):

15 Church

15 Church is a beautifully restored historic building located in the heart of Saratoga Springs, New York. A collaboration between Thomas Burke and Paul McCullough, each with an all consuming devotion to both food and guest. Seafood flown in fresh daily and the very best USDA prime aged beef are highlighted in an imaginative menu artfully mixing the classic and exotic, served with style in a comfortable yet elegant dining room.

A modern twist on a historic setting, because even Paul Revere might’ve appreciated a good filet.

The Wishing Well

Award winning wine list and creative food served in an 1823 Victorian farmhouse. Minutes from Saratoga Springs.

Fine dining with old-school charm (and maybe a wish or two cast - check out the piano bar).

Olde Bryan Inn

There’s a special energy here: A tradition of celebration that began in 1773 and continues today. You can feel it in the warmth of our historic dining rooms and see it in the friendly smiles of our staff. You can taste it in our thoughtfully prepared menus and cheerfully prepared special orders. You can hear it in the contented murmur of good conversation and the hustle and bustle of our tavern. Visit the Olde Bryan Inn for an authentic Saratoga restaurant experience.

First established in 1773, it’s older than America! Feast in a cozy tavern named for an American Revolutionary scout who settled the site & ran an inn.

🏨 Sleep in style—Federalist-style:

Saratoga Arms Hotel

Discover an award winning luxury hotel located in the heart of beautiful downtown Saratoga Springs, NY steps to the Thoroughbred Races, shopping, restaurants, and museums. Our luxury hotel features 31 individually appointed rooms with fireplaces and whirlpool tubs, combining historic elegance and modern amenities. A delicious full breakfast, Wi-Fi and concierge service is included daily. Experience why the Saratoga Arms stand apart from all other hotels in Saratoga Springs!

Think 19th-century elegance with 21st-century comfort.

The Adelphi Hotel

The Adelphi Hotel, a cherished landmark in Saratoga Springs, has been synonymous with luxury and prestige since its grand opening in 1877. Originally established to cater to the wealthy visitors drawn to the city’s famed natural mineral springs, horse racing, and opulent resorts, the hotel quickly became a focal point of high society.

Originally opened in 1877, it’s a lush nod to Saratoga’s Victorian heyday.

🏛️ Historical treasures not to miss:

Congress Park

Health, history, and horses come together at Congress Park in Saratoga Springs. Located along Broadway, Circular, and Spring Streets, this beautiful public park offers fun, relaxation, and a fountain or two.

Right outside the museum, with its vintage carousel, winding paths, and natural springs (yes, the waters).

Champlain Canal Region Gateway Visitors Center

The Champlain Canal Region Gateway Visitor Center is your gateway to discovering the rich history, stunning natural beauty, and thriving culture of the Champlain Canal region. Located in the heart of Schuylerville, the visitor center provides a wealth of information and resources for travelers and locals alike for the entire region. Whether you’re interested in exploring the area’s role in America’s history, enjoying outdoor recreational activities, or want to learn more about what’s happening in surrounding communities, our knowledgeable staff is here to guide you. With informative exhibits and displays and a welcoming atmosphere, the Champlain Canal Region Gateway Visitor Center is the perfect starting point for your next adventure. Come and immerse yourself in the stories and landscape that defines this unique part of New York.

Whether you’re interested in exploring the area’s role in America’s history, enjoying outdoor recreational activities, or want to learn more about what’s happening in surrounding communities, our knowledgeable staff is here to guide you. Come and immerse yourself in the stories and landscape that defines this unique part of New York.

General Philip Schuyler House

This historic home was built in 1777 and was the residence of General Philip Schuyler and his family. The property is now part of the Saratoga National Historical Park. Philip Schuyler, father-in-law to Alexander Hamilton, had the house built in just 29 days. During the American Revolution, the British army occupied the house and burned it to the ground after their final defeat and surrender at Yorktown. General Schuyler rebuilt the home immediately after, reusing many of its original parts. Uniquely among historic homes, this house was given to the U.S. government in its original condition, with no running water or electricity, and remains this way today. Today, it is used for historic tours and living history and can be visited from May to Labor Day.

Just a short drive away, home of Revolutionary War general Philip Schuyler.

Saratoga National Historical Park

In Stillwater, on pastoral banks above the Hudson River, two hotly contested Revolutionary War battles fought here, ended in an American victory recognized as one of the most important in world history. Visit the year-round battlefield visitor center with film, light map, museum exhibits, and gift shop; tour the scenic 10-mile auto and bike road, hike historic paths. The park also boasts 4 sites located about 9 miles to the north of the battlefield around the villages of Victory and Schuylerville: Victory Woods where Gen. Burgoyne's forces made their last stand, the 155' Saratoga Monument with panoramic views of the Hudson Valley, General Philip Schuyler's 1777 home and estate, and the Saratoga Surrender Site.

Visitor Center & Tour Road– Walk the very grounds where American forces turned the tide of the Revolution.

Saratoga Monument

The Saratoga Monument, located in the nearby village of Victory Mills, is reached by climbing to the top of Burgoyne Street; the highest hill in the area. The Monument stands 154 and one-half feet tall and contains a staircase allowing visitors to view the site and surrounding areas. It contains memorable large bronze plaques of stylized views of the Revolution. The Monument was built during the time period of 1877-1888 and dedicated in 1912. Ellen Hardin Wallworth, a founder of the Daughters of the American Revolution, served as the only woman on the Board (unusual for its day). Today the Monument is a part of Saratoga National Historical Park. Open May 1st to Labor Day.

Climb to the top and see where freedom rang loudest.