Saratoga Springs named No. 4 greatest summer time journey vacation spot in US for 2025

Looking for a summer time getaway that received’t disappoint? The Queen of Spas is asking your identify!

Saratoga Springs lately made USA Today’s 10 greatest summer time journey locations throughout the US checklist for 2025, coming in at No. 4. The list was compiled primarily based on reader votes after an skilled panel nominated their prime picks. Other profitable locations included Cody, Wyoming; Catalina Island, California; Block Island, Rhode Island; and Mackinac Island, Michigan, which was topped No. 1.

“Offering a wealthy mix of cultural occasions, out of doors actions, and historic attraction, Saratoga Springs, New York, is a vibrant summer time vacation spot,“ wrote USA Today of the charming Upstate NY metropolis.

The outlet continued to spotlight a few of Saratoga Springs’ hottest sights just like the famend Saratoga Race Course, the place guests can expertise the fun of thoroughbred horse racing throughout race season, which runs via mid-July to Labor Day.

The course gives free normal admission in addition to reserved seating choices within the grandstand or clubhouse for these wanting a better view. Additionally, each Sunday throughout race season, the Saratoga Race Course hosts Family Sundays, that includes a devoted household zone close to Gate A stuffed with free, family-friendly video games, actions, and sights.

The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) additionally bought a shout-out by the outlet for its stacked event lineup. This summer time, guests can catch live shows from big-name acts like Phish or the Goo Goo Dolls. They can even join enriching workshops, comparable to grownup ballet or a youngsters’s music program led by The Philadelphia Orchestra.

For the outdoorsy kind, Saratoga Lake and the Sacandaga River provide no scarcity of water actions like boating, whitewater rafting, and kayaking. For one thing distinctive, massive teams can book a Tiki Tour on Saratoga Lake.

Although not talked about, first-time guests might wish to try Saratoga Springs National Historical Park for a historical past lesson on the Battles of Saratoga, or Saratoga Spa State Park to bask within the well-known mineral springs just like the Geyser Spring.

Saratoga Springs has been acknowledged a number of occasions by USA Today’s 10 greatest lists over time. Earlier this 12 months, it made the outlet’s lists for 10 greatest small faculty cities and 10 greatest small city artwork scenes.