The Saratoga Race Track is considered the 3rd oldest racetrack and the oldest sporting venue in the United States. The season typically runs from mid July through early September with The Travers, or Midsummer Derby, as its largest race. However, in 2025 the Belmont Race will also be held at the Saratoga Race Track in early June.

The Hyde Collection is one of the best art museums in New York. If you enjoy art or architecture then this is a must see for any trip to the Lake George and Saratoga Springs area in the Adirondacks.

Saratoga Performing Arts Center, or SPAC, is a summer concert venue located just south of downtown Saratoga Springs. SPAC is the premiere venue in the area for everything from concerts to ballet and symphony, including summer movie nights with the soundtrack played by the Philadelphia Philharmonic Orchestra.