Tag Archives: Saratoga

Thanksgiving turkey

A Time to Give Thanks

We're thankful for...

Family
Friends
Health and happiness
Hot beverages on cold days
Our collegiate partners: CIA, FMCC, SUNY Plattsburgh, and SUNY SCCC

Local Thanksgiving Events

Turkey Trot races throughout our area
Albany  
Saratoga
Troy

...and if you feel like a trip to the Big Apple:

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!

Our next monthly event

Troy Victorian Stroll, Saturday, December 3rd, at 1 PM. Meet us at Monument Square!

*This is a good time of year to think about giving to those in need: https://regionalfoodbank.net/

Fall Activities

Welcome to Fall in Upstate New York!

The leaves are changing colors, the weather is becoming cooler (despite the few warm and humid days we've had this fall), and it's time to make plans to see the fall foliage, go apple or pumpkin picking, and enjoy Halloween.

Upstate New York is known for its delicious apples. Here's a list of apple orchards where you can pick your own apples, taste apple cider and cider donuts, and do other fun activities.

Do you want to see the best fall foliage in the area? Check out this list of places to go "leaf peeping".

Visit one of these pumpkin patches to buy a pumpkin to carve into a jack-o-lantern or decorative gourds.

Here's a list of Halloween events in Albany. These include haunted hayrides, parties, ghost walking tours and even trick-or-treating tips.

Or browse this site for fall recipes and other fun things to do in the fall in Upstate New York!

Things to Know about Saratoga Springs

Saratoga is famous for its horse racing in July and August, its natural springs, and its historical significance (Battle of Saratoga during America’s Revolutionary War, 1775-1783, when the country established its independence from Great Britain). Saratoga is a smaller city than nearby Albany and it is very walkable.  It boasts an amazing library, parks, shopping, cinema, and restaurants in addition to Skidmore College.  Empire State English is within walking distance of the downtown area.