Location: Ballston Spa
Top Things to do in Ballston Spa
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Ballston Spa is a village in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The population was 5,556 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Saratoga County. The village is named after Rev. Eliphalet Ball, a Congregationalist clergyman and an early settler. The village lies on the border of two towns and is partly in the Town of Ballston and partly in the Town of Milton. The village is southwest of Saratoga Springs.
Restaurants in Ballston Spa
1. Saratoga Spa State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 737 reviews
This National Historic Landmark offers diverse cultural, aesthetic and recreational activities in such venues as the Lincoln mineral baths, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Spa Little Theater, National Museum of Dance and the historic Gideon Putnam Hotel.
Reviewed By pogo77 - Middlebury, Connecticut
Loved the park! We got there later than expected due to weather delay. We walked to 4 or 5 springs on the short loop. Below freezing temps but springs were flowing! Trails we easy to see with short cuts available (we were loosing daylight). We did not get to see the warming hut or any of the other buildings on site that day. Parking was free and easy. We came back for appointments at the Roosevelt Baths and Farmers Market the next day- great trip. Only thing that would make the park better would be a open gas fire pit somewhere on the grounds were people could meet and get warm.
2. National Bottle Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By John N
A small quirky storefront museum houses bottles neatly arranged in open storage. Each storage shelf holds the type of bottle it represents (milk, jugs, prescription, liquor, perfume, etc.). Early bottle making tools are exhibited along with descriptions of the tools used. A research library is available for collectors. The second floor has glass exhibits, bottles made with radium and open space for local artists. The museum is free but for a $5 donation you will receive an orphaned bottle (mine was an ink bottle). Gary, the director, was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about his museum.
3. Malta Drive-In Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By Diovino
What a fun and exiting experience! Pros: Easy to enter Two different viewing screens Food is priced very well Clear sound Lots of parking Tickets are inexpensive Cons: Food was a little too salty (But expected to be)
4. Glen Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By hilpup24 - Buffalo, New York
I used to live right by this park and it was a place I would go to several times a week. Like a little getaway in the middle of bustling Williamsville. Fantastic place to walk around after getting some ice cream at Sweet Jenny's.
5. TreePaad Fun Center
Overall Ratings
4 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By disneyguy333 - Clifton Park, New York
After attending a birthday party here last year, I scheduled my own daughter's 5th birthday party for Treepaad and wasn't disappointed. The only change I noted was the removal of the Ticket Blaster for the birthday child after the food and cake. It was replaced by a huge inflatable chair that the party kids all climb on for pictures. They also added a Prize Wheel for the birthday child to take 1 spin on. Unfortunately, the prizes are ranging from prize tickets (not more than 2-3 of those) and small prizes like free drinks or free food. My daughter got a free slurpee.I was hoping for more spins or better prizes, but neither were available. That was the only negative thing of the day, everything else went off without a hitch and our party coach (Kaitlyn) was fantastic.
6. Ellms Family Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Joanne5352 - Albany, NY
Another wonderful field trip with my first grade class to Ellms Family Farm. As always the children loved it and the staff were so helpful and kind. The children picked their own pumpkins and enjoyed the many fun activities, especially the bouncing pillows and zip line. This is by far the best place to bring your class or family in the fall.
7. Saratoga Race Course
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
This famed 350-acre racetrack features thoroughbred horseracing during its six-week season from late July through early September. Though one of the sport's premier events, the races often take second place to people-watching.
Reviewed By Rachel L - Newark, Delaware
Saratoga is a historic and beautiful race track for Thoroughbreds. It's always an enjoyable day spent at this classy track!
8. Stone Soup Antiques Gallery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By MILA611 - Pocono Lake, Pennsylvania
This is a huge find. If you are looking for unique, high quality and affordable antiques, this is your gallery. It has two floors filled with interesting items and the staff is very friendly and helpful.
9. National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 221 reviews
History of Thoroughbred racing is told through a superb collection of equine art, trophies of past wins, magnificent silks and racing memorabilia.
Reviewed By Roger H - Lexington, Kentucky
Went to tour Saratoga Race Track was disappointed to find it was closed and didn't offer tours (wrong information on TripAdvisor). We went to museum and was very impressed, it was free admission on this day. Being from the Horse Capital and avid thoroughbred fan it was a great blast from my past. I had known or wagered on most of Hall of Fame members from 1965 to present . Even if you're not a racing enthusiast this venue is great, informative, and very cool. Loved it!
10. Sugar Oak Farms
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Sugar Oak Farms is a family-run maple syrup business located in Malta, NY. We make and sell maple syrup and maple syrup products. Each year in March, we participate in a state-wide Maple Weekend open house in which we have fun activities for the entire family!
Reviewed By travelinggirl85 - North East, Maryland
My family and I recently visited Sugar Oak Farms over maple syrup open house weekend in the Capital Region. It was really a great experience. The location in Malta is small but welcoming. The owner was very friendly and knowledgeable and was very eager to show his passion for making maple syrup. Very clean facility and the air smelled wonderful. They have a small store where we were able to taste some samples before purchasing. They also provided pamphlets with a wide variety of recipes too. The syrup and other products like maple coffee were very tasty! We definitely will be going back.
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