Saratoga County, Administrative county in Capital District, New York.
Description
Saratoga County is an administrative division in the Capital District of New York State, situated between the Adirondack Mountains to the north and the Hudson River to the east. The territory includes 19 towns, 2 cities, and 9 villages spread across roughly 844 square miles.
History
The Battle of Saratoga in 1777 proved a turning point in the American Revolutionary War and convinced France to support the colonial cause. The area developed into a popular destination during the 19th century due to its mineral springs and horse racing.
Culture
The name Saratoga comes from the Mohawk word Se-rach-ta-gue or Sarach-togue, sometimes translated as 'the water from the hillside spring'. Local mineral springs once drew visitors who believed the waters had healing properties.
Practical
Interstate 87, also known as the Adirondack Northway, runs through the territory from north to south and connects it to Albany in the south. State highways lead to smaller towns and villages across the area.
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Boot Monument
21.9 km
Yaddo
10.2 km
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
8.7 km
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
8 km
Saratoga National Historical Park
22.6 km
Grant Cottage State Historic Site
14.3 km
Cohoes Falls
38.2 km
Saratoga Spa State Park
8.5 km
The Comet
30.8 km
General Electric Research Laboratory
34 km
Thaddeus Kosciusko Bridge
36.5 km
National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame
8.1 km
Cool Insuring Arena
28.8 km
Moon's Lake House
12.9 km
Alpine Bobsled
30.6 km
Proctor's Theatre
33.7 km
General Schuyler House
23.5 km
Plotter Kill Preserve
34 km
Great Escape
30.5 km
Canfield Casino and Congress Park
7.9 km
Peebles Island State Park
39.6 km
Nott Memorial
32.9 km
The Hyde Collection
29.4 km
Glens Falls High School
28 km
Saratoga Battle Monument
22.5 km
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
30.7 km
Great Escape Lodge Indoor Water Park
30.3 km
Moreau Lake State Park
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