Things To Do
The areas near the golf courses offer a variety of fun activities for all ages. Here
are just a few of the options for each area.
Saratoga
The pace of summer was set centuries ago in Saratoga Springs, located just 25
miles north of Albany. Time in Saratoga passes at your leisure. The famed
racetrack, the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, the spas and mineral baths,
and the gourmet dining and shopping on Broadway are just a few of Saratoga’s
famed attractions. You’ll see why ESPN named Saratoga Race Course as one of
the 25 greatest sports venues in America. The horses run from late July
through Labor Day.
Here are a few websites to check out our recommended attractions...
Saratoga Race Course
www.nyra.com/saratoga
Saratoga Spa State Park
www.saratogaspastatepark.org
Saratoga National Historic Park
www.nps.gov/sara
More information for Saratoga Visitors
www.saratoga.org
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Lake Placid
Centered in the heart of the High Peaks region, Lake Placid has always had
spectacular scenery. But after hosting the 1980 Olympics, it captured the
heart of America as well. A stroll down charming Main Street with its shops
and restaurants is a must, but there’s much more. Ride the Cloudsplitter on
Whiteface Mountain, the most scenic gondola in North America. Visit the
Olympic Ski Jumping Complex, where the U.S freestyle aerial team trains.
Careen down an Olympic bobsled run. Skate on 1980's “Miracle on Ice.” Just
a few ideas for you!
Websites you should check out...
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center and Gondola
www.whitefaceregion.com
Olympic Center Ice Arena
www.orda.org
Olympic Ski Jump Complex
www.orda.org
Verizon Sports Complex
www.verizonsportscomplex.com
More information for for Lake Placid Visitors
www.lakeplacid.com
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Lake George
From the crest of a roller coaster to the top of a mountain, the Lake George
area is where a vacation reaches its peak. Hiking, boating, camping, para-sailing
and even hot air balloon rides are all part of the Lake George experience.
There’s even an indoor waterpark. Drive Prospect Mountain Veteran’s Memorial
Highway for panoramic 100-mile views of Vermont, New Hampshire and Canada. Then
take the “viewmobile” to the summit! Be sure to see Fort Ticonderoga from the
Revolutionary War...it even has a lock of George Washington’s hair!
Recommended attractions...
www.Fort-Ticonderoga.org
www.sixflags.com
www.lakegeorgeshoreline.com
More information for Lake George Visitors
www.visitlakegeorge.com
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Adirondacks
Between golf courses, you’ll want to take a breather. Great towns to hit include Saranac
Lake, Blue Mountain Lake, Tupper Lake and Old Forge. Saranac Lake has guided canoeing and
kayaking. The Adirondacks Museum in Blue Mountain Lake has been called the “Smithsonian of
the Adirondacks,” by National Geographic. In Tupper Lake, you’ll be amazed at the Wild
Center, which has hundreds of live animals and walkways with scenic overlooks. Old Forge
is a great place to shop, with one of the country’s largest and most unusual hardware stores.
If you have kids in tow, there’s the Enchanted Forest Water Safari. Golfers love it, too!
Websites for you...
www.oldforgehardware.com
www.watersafari.com
www.wildcenter.org
www.adirondackmuseum.org
More information for Adirondacks Visitors
www.visitadirondacks.com
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Cooperstown
The National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum is a must-see. It's home to thousands of
the game's most important and unique artifacts. The 2009 induction weekend is July
24-26. Doubleday Field is only a few blocks away. Main Street is filled with baseball
shops and great restaurants. It also borders picturesque Otsego Lake. Once here, you
will not want to miss all of the other attractions and recreational opportunities that
make this region so special.
The Cooperstown Beverage Trail has quickly become a must-do for visitors, where tours
and samplings at Bear Pond Wines, Brewery Ommegang, Cooperstown Brewing Company, and
the Fly Creek Cider Mill provide a true “taste” of the area. The history buff must
not miss a trip to The Farmers’ Museum, where they will take a step back in time to
1845. For art enthusiasts, the Fenimore Art Museum and Cooperstown Art Association,
as well as the Smithy-Pioneer Gallery, offer inspiring exhibits.
Websites to check out:
www.baseballhalloffame.org
www.cooperstownbeveragetrail.com
www.farmersmuseum.org
www.thisiscooperstown.com
More information for Cooperstown Visitors
www.thisiscoooperstown.com
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Finger Lakes Region
Western New York is home to the Finger Lakes and Rochester, both of which offer golfers
a host of off-course activities. Let's start with the renowned Finger Lakes and the
dozens of wineries surrounding these glacial beauties. Rolling hills, farmlands and
clear waters have made the Finger Lakes a natural destination for more than one million
visitors annually. Charming towns dot the landscape, providing lots of opportunities
to shop, dine and even a spa treatment for the spouse.
Located northwest of Canandaigua Lake sits Rochester, home to the George Eastman House,
Lake Ontario waterfront and abundant nightlife. The city is famous for its festivals,
professional sports teams (including the Triple A Rochester Red Wings) and variety of
restaurants. Don't forget to try a Garbage Plate! This is also a golfer's
paradise...home to the Wegmans Rochester LPGA and Oak Hill Golf Club, which has hosted
the Ryder Cup, U.S. Open and PGA Championship.
Websites to check out:
The New York Wine and Culinary Center
www.nywcc.com/
Corning Museum of Glass
www.cmog.org/
More information for Finger Lakes Visitors
www.fingerlakes.org
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