Capital-Saratoga

The Capital-Saratoga Region is rich in history, vibrant in the tri-city area, exciting in the trumpet to post-time at the Saratoga Race Course, relaxing in the health-giving mineral springs, cultural at the summer home of the Philadelphia Orchestra and the New York City Ballet, full-filling in the museums, art galleries, antique shops, shopping malls, major colleges and universities, concerts, outdoor adventures year-round, and the lush forests that burst into fantastic colors in the fall. One can experience fast-paced activity in the tri-city area or relax in the outer areas in architecturally rich villages and easy viewing of historic sites, antiqueing, nature trailing, fishing, swimming and boating. Come and enjoy a full vacation. Things to See and Do Attractions Eagle Mills Cider Company in Broadalbin; a waterwheel powered cider mill, covered bridge, gem-mining, nature walk, bakery. Shaker Heritage Society in Albany; Shaker Meeting House, museum, gift shop. USS Slater-DE766 in Albany; only remaining WWII destroyer escort afloat with its original 1945 configuration. Covered Bridges Buskirk Covered Bridge in Cambridge built in the mid-1800's, a 160-foot, single span wooden bridge over the Hoosic River. Covered bridge at the Eagle Mills Cider Company in Broadalbin. Rexleigh Covered Bridge in Salem built in 1874, a 107-foot long covered bridge. Historic Sites Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site in Hoosic Falls where, in 1777, American militiamen defeated the British at this site and neighboring Bennington in Vermont. Saratoga National Historic Park (Saratoga Battlefield) in Stillwater - Site of the battle that turned the Revolutionary War in America's favor. Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site in Albany, home of Revolutionary War General Philip Schuyler and his family, built in 1761. Period furnishings, decorative art and artifacts. Locations Saratoga Springs known for its reputed health-giving waters, over 1000 Victorian homes in the Historic District, and for the thoroughbred horse racing in Jul-Aug that had its start in 1863. Schenectady Stockade Area; a National Historic Landmark. Self-guided walking tour through historic homes and early Dutch Settlement. Museums Albany Institute of History & Art features permanent and changing exhibits on five centuries of Albany and Upper Hudson Valley art, culture and history. National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs is a National Historic Landmark dedicated to American dance. Hall of Fame notes contributors to the art of dance. National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs features 300 years history of horse racing. Hall notes individuals contributing to the sport. New York State Museum in Albany features exhibits on the Adirondack wilderness, New York City metropolis, and American Indians of NY. Recently acquired Fire Engine #6, crushed when the World Trade Center collapsed, to serve as a tribute to the victims of the WTC debacle. Waterveliet Arsenal Museum in Waterveliet is nation's oldest active arsenal. Built in 1813, it continues producing large caliber weapons. Displays cannon and other military equipment dating back to the 1500's. Parks & Trails Cherry Plain State Park in Cherry Plain; a pleasant park in the woods of the Taconic Valley. Beach, bath house, picnicking, boating, fishing, hiking, biking. Grafton Lake State Park in Grafton on forested ridge between the Taconic and Hudson Valleys. Boating, fishing, picnicking, swimming, nature trails. Saratoga Spa State Park in Saratoga Springs on National Register of Historic Places. 2200-acres and home to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, summer home to the NY City Ballet and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Mineral water springs and baths

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