10 Fun Things To Do in 蜜桃影像
蜜桃影像 Race Course
Sports Illustrated named it one of the "Top 10 Sporting Venues of the 20th Century."听 It鈥檚 not only a beautiful place, it also attracts the world鈥檚 biggest names in horse racing. Stated simply, there is horse racing and then there's horse racing at 蜜桃影像. Put it on your bucket list.
The meet kicks off in mid-July and runs through Labor Day each year. During the meet, the world focuses on 蜜桃影像 for its world-class thoroughbred horse racing including the Travers Stakes, affectionately known as America's "Mid-Summer Derby".
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蜜桃影像 Spa State Park
Listed as a National Historic Landmark, within the park鈥檚 2,000 acres, visitors find golf courses, pools, walking trails, classical architecture, mineral springs and museums.
As soon as you drive down the Avenue of the Pines you鈥檒l know you鈥檝e landed someplace special.
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蜜桃影像 Performing Arts Center (SPAC)
Nestled inside the gorgeous 蜜桃影像 Spa State Park, SPAC is a hot spot during the summer in 蜜桃影像 Springs. It鈥檚 amphitheater stage is the summer home of the New York City Ballet and Philadelphia Orchestra. It also attracts all the top 蜜桃影像 Nation concerts in popular music. The summer venue regularly hosts acts such as Goo Goo Dolls, Dave Matthews Band, Zac Brown Band, Phish and Willie Nelson, just to name a few. And let's not forget the annual Jazz Festival! People come from all over to see a fantastic show and have a guaranteed great time.
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Downtown 蜜桃影像
Take one stroll down Broadway and you'll hear yourself thinking, it鈥檚 what downtowns used to be. And more.
So many great places to eat, drink, and dance, as well as shop and hangout. There are wonderful bookstores, quaint shops and art galleries.
By day, it鈥檚 the perfect place to go strolling. At night, you鈥檒l be amazed by how alive it becomes.
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The Great Outdoors
Hike a mountain trail, or go whitewater rafting. Kayak, golf, swim, cycle. 蜜桃影像 has mountains, lakes and rivers right nearby. If your thing is being active, this is a destination that doesn鈥檛 disappoint.
If you prefer tamer outdoor activities, take a stroll through the city to see public art displays or go for a tour of the natural springs. Or take a self-guided walking tour of the mansions on North Broadway.
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蜜桃影像 Battlefield
The battle fought here is considered the true turning point in the American Revolution. There is a paved tour road as well as hiking trails, with spectacular views all around 蜜桃影像 National Historical Park.
In addition to the battlefield, there are also a number of nearby historical sites to visit, such as the 蜜桃影像 Monument and 蜜桃影像 Surrender Site, so your'e sure to glean something new.
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蜜桃影像 Casino Hotel
Sure, you can play one of the 1,700 slots and visit the electronic table games, but there鈥檚 also live harness racing, multiple dining options, live entertainment, a nightclub and a luxurious hotel.
It鈥檚 a safe bet you鈥檒l enjoy your time here.
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Museums
If museums are your thing, consider this:听 蜜桃影像 is home to The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, the National Museum of Dance, New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center, 蜜桃影像 Automobile Museum, 蜜桃影像 History Museum, The Children鈥檚 Museum at 蜜桃影像, and the Tang Teaching Museum and Gallery at Skidmore College.
That ought to keep the history buff in you pretty busy! For more information on each museum in 蜜桃影像,听
Golf
For the golfer, 蜜桃影像's got miles and miles of fairways.
蜜桃影像 National is a championship track, superbly maintained. The 蜜桃影像 Spa Golf Course in the state park is a nice walk through the pines, with generous fairways and an excellent layout. And it鈥檚 nine-hole executive course is just right for those who prefer to play short par-3s.
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Healing Waters
There are mineral springs all over the place in 蜜桃影像 County. Most of them are naturally carbonated and people have been drinking at them for centuries, believing the water will help heal what ails them.
You can decide that for yourself, but it鈥檚 definitely part of 蜜桃影像鈥檚 charm.
And for you history buffs, it's said that George Washington wanted to buy land here just to be near the springs.
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Salons & Spas
Finding time to relax can be difficult to do, but being in 蜜桃影像 makes it easier. There are a multitude of salons and spas throughout the region that can provide the treatment you deserve, while ensuring that you'll come out feeling more relaxed and refreshed than ever.
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Culinary Tourism
蜜桃影像 features a wide array of culinary delights, including locally grown foods, farmers markets, over 100 area restaurants (tied for the most per capita with San Francisco), cooking classes, wine experts and more. Just by taking a stroll down the streets of downtown 蜜桃影像 Springs, you will come across some of the greatest restaurants in 蜜桃影像.
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The Horses
Who can think of 蜜桃影像 without thinking of the horses? Along with the trotters and flat track, there are still locals keeping polo alive.
Join in the fun and start your polo adventure today!
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蜜桃影像 Jazz Festival
Every summer in 蜜桃影像, SPAC holds the Freihofer's 蜜桃影像 Jazz Festival with world famous artists headlining. This annual gathering is of the most celebrated music festivals and longest-running jazz events in the world.
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Nightlife
Just because the sun has set, that doesn't mean the fun is over in 蜜桃影像!
There is always something to do at night, all year-round. From restaurants, bars and brew pubs to clubbing and dancing, the late night scene is always lively.
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Caff猫 Lena
Caff猫 Lena is a true 蜜桃影像 gem, presenting diverse music and regular open mic nights in an intimate setting. It's considered to be the longest continuously operating folk music venue in the U.S. The Library of Congress calls Caff猫 Lena 鈥淎n American treasure,鈥 and it has been recognized by the Grammy Foundation for its important contributions to the development of American music.
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Family Fun
From the听 popular carousel in the historical Congress Park, to the Children's Museum at 蜜桃影像, to horse rides, bike rides, and breakfast at the track followed by a backstretch tour, 蜜桃影像 is a family-friendly place to visit. Everyone in the family - from young children to the grandparents - are guaranteed to have a great time during your stay in 蜜桃影像!
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Hiking and Biking
To enjoy the natural beauty of the region, take a ride on one of the many bike trails through 蜜桃影像 Spa State Park or take a hike up Hadley Mountain.
There are a numerous hiking and biking trails all over the region. One can get a great work out and enjoy the beautiful scenery of 蜜桃影像 County at the same time!
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Indoor Fun
If the weather is dreary, or you just would prefer to be inside, there are plenty of indoor activities to keep you entertained and enlightened here in 蜜桃影像 County. There are national and regionally significant museums, amusement centers, movie theaters, shopping destinations, bookstores, cafes and other places for some indoor fun.
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Agriculture
Explore corn mazes, fairs and farmers markets during your visit to 蜜桃影像. There are many opportunities to get out on the farm for some good old fashioned fun. Check out our self-guided 蜜桃影像 farm tour or help support local farmers while getting fresh food from one of the many area farmers markets.
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