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One of Saratoga Springs recent developments is a recreation field
where the devotee of foot ball, base ball, tennis and track activities
may enjoy his favorite sport.
At every step something is found to engage attention. Every hour
of the day has its special claim, and the evenings are devoted to music,
dancing and social festivities.
The Casino is a popular rendezvous.
Orchestra, some with a national reputation, give concerts three times
daily at the hotels and in the parks.
Many short excursions may be made from Saratoga Springs. One
very popular trip is to Saratoga Lake by auto. A fleet of new boats,
canoes and power launches are maintained on the lake.
To Round
Lake Assembly by the D. & H. train; to Lake Luzerne, Schroon Lake
via the Adirondack branch; the historic points on Lake Champlain,
Mount McGregor, the home of former United States President, U. S.
Grant, are among the interesting trips from Saratoga Springs as a
center.
The entire month of August is given over at Saratoga to the race
meeting of the Saratoga Association for the Improvement of the Breed
of Horses. At the races are gathered a brilliant assemblage of society
men and women, noted sportsmen and lovers of the sport of kings
generally. Many come for the month, or a large portion of it; others
for a week, and a large number come simply to spend the Saturday half
holiday at the track. The program on Saturdays is usually made up of
special feature stakes.
The 1936 season opens July 29th, closes
August 31st.
Saratoga Springs lies in the midst of a region immortalized by the
early history of our country, and over which the glamour of romance
has been shed. Its dry, transparent, bracing atmosphere; its health-
giving mineral waters and itS'-other innumerable-attractions and advan
tages make it one of the most desirable places in the world in which to
pass a summer vacation or take permanent residence.
The city is no less attractive in the winter than in the summer.
The climate then is brisk and invigorating, and connections with Albany
and New York are ample. Through the efforts of the Chamber of Com
merce, winter sports are enjoyed by residents and visitors—toboggan
ing, snow-shoeing, skiing, skating, etc. The efficient school system,
combined with the healthiness of the place, have caused many families
to take permanent residence in Saratoga Springs to enable their chil
dren to grow up healthy and strong.
The remarkable prosperity and popularity of this resort are due in
large measure to the excellent facilities for transportation provided by
The Delaware and Hudson Railroad Corporation.
Courtesy of The Delaware and Hudson Railroad Corp.