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 Sets the Pace
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
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Lake Placid, A Gold Medal Destination
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
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Lake George, where Summer Vacations reach their Peak
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
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Adirondacks Attractions
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
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