2023 Best of Capital Region Winners—Saratoga
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Entertainment & Leisure—1st Place | Best Capital Region Activity
Saratoga Race Course opened in 1863, and is considered to be the oldest major sporting venue of any kind in the country.Ìý
Entertainment & Leisure—1st Place | Best Concert Venue
Saratoga Performing Arts CenterÌý
SPAC is known for the New York City Ballet, Opera Saratoga, classical concerts and ¹ú²úÂ鶹 Nation concerts.Ìý
Entertainment & Leisure—1st Place | Best Historic Site (Local)
The Battlefield at Saratoga National Park is known for "The Turning Point of the Revolutionary War."Ìý
Entertainment & Leisure—1st Place | Best Drive-in Theater
Malta Drive-In
2785 State Route 9, Malta
Malta Drive-In opened for its 74th season on April 15. It's easily identified by its large flashing marquee and is open April—October.
Entertainment & Leisure—3rd Place | Best Festival
Multiple Locations, Saratoga Springs
Saratoga's Annual Chowderfest is one of the area's most anticipated events. Family-friendly, fun and delicious.
Entertainment & Leisure—3rd Place | Best Hike in the Region
We agree that our park is perfect, Ìýwith plenty of nature trails, picnic spots, and upgraded public spaces.Ìý
Dining Out—1st Place | Best Restaurant for Outdoor Dining (Single Location)
550 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs
Recently taken over by Druthers, the restaurant will be a merging of two brands, not another Druthers.
Dining Out—1st Place | Best Southern RestaurantÌý
45 Phila St., Saratoga Springs
Hattie’s serves up a variety of Southern cuisine, including their award winning famous Southern fried chicken.
Dining Out—1st Place| Best Craft Bear (Multiple Locations)
381 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
Elevated comfort food and handcrafted beer available at four locations.
Dining—1st Place | Best Place for a Frozen Treat
Multiple Locations
You can't go very far in Saratoga County without running into a local Stewart's. Whether you want ice cream, a few grocery items, gas, lottery tickets, or whatever convenience item you're looking for, you canÌý
Dining Out—2nd Place | Best Family Restaurant (Single Location)
17 Low St, Ballston Spa
Dining Out—3rd Place | Best BBQ Restaurant (Single Location)
1 Kaydeross Ave.W., Saratoga Springs
Counter-serve smokehouse dishing regionally inspired BBQ platters, from Memphis- to Texas-style.
Shopping—3rd Place | Best Bookstore
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For die-hard bibliophiles, Northshire Books, an award-winning independent bookseller,Ìý is an oasisÌý
Best of the Rest—1st Place | Best City
Winner for the 4th year in a row—people love living here and visiting. With so many options, what's not to love?Ìý
Want Even More Ideas? Check out our Summer in Saratoga page for all the latest activities and events. While you're at it, why not plan on visiting our many relaxing hotels and deliciousÌýrestaurants.