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Saratoga Springs newyorkbyrail.com Equally rich in historic, cultural, and recreational attractions, Saratoga Springs is best known for world class horse racing and its network of natural mineral springs. Make sure your getaway also includes golf, shopping and dining! Car Rental offers station pickup: 518-587-0687 Hertz: 518-884-8504 PHOTOS: (DANCE) AAADT’S RACHAEL MCLAREN AND JAMAR ROBERTS IN PAUL TAYLOR’S PIAZZOLA CALDERA. PHOTO BY PAUL KOLNIK; (RACING MUSEUM) COURTESY OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING AND HALL OF FAME; (PULLMAN TRAIN) GREG KLINGLER CDTA connects Saratoga and the entire area with destinations including: Downtown, Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Casino & Raceway, Saratoga Springs Train Station, Skidmore College, and more cdta.org The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) celebrates its 50th anniversary this year with special programming, including world premieres by City Ballet’s Resident Choreographer Justin Peck and composer Michael Torke. Other shows include Dixie Chicks, Mumford & Sons, Steely Dan, and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. spac.org TRAVEL TIMES NYC > Saratoga The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performs July 8-9 as part of the SPAC 50th anniversary season. commemorates its 15th anniversary with new contemporary art exhibitions, including Liz Collins—Energy Field; Borrowed Light: Selections from the Jack Shear Collection; and Pattern/System/Network. skidmore.edu/tang From SAR Station: 2.1 miles car; 39 minute bus The Saratoga Casino and Raceway will open a new 117-room, four-star hotel on the property this summer with an indoor resort pool and spa. The 75-year old venue is home to more than 1,700 slot machines and electronic games, as well as a harness raceway. saratogacasino.com Historic Brown’s Beach Resort on Saratoga Lake has re-introduced public swimming and recreation. In addition to the sandy beach, there’s Dock Brown’s restaurant, The Nest Inn, and a marina with boat launch. brownsbeachresort.com From SAR Station: 9.9 miles car WHAT’S NEARBY ▼ Saratoga Springs Downtown is a year-round walkable destination for dining, shopping, and nightlife. During the day, explore boutiques, bookstores, and cafes. At night, bars, restaurants, and theaters bring life to Lake Avenue, Broadway, and surrounding streets. sa