Trips Experiences Courses Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

No search results found for
“”

Make sure words are spelled correctly.

Try searching for a travel destination.

Places near me Random place

Popular Destinations

  • Paris
  • London
  • New York
  • Berlin
  • Rome
  • Los Angeles
Trips Experiences Courses Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Sign In Join
All United States New York State Saratoga Springs

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Saratoga Springs

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Saratoga Springs, New York

Updated January 8, 2019

Email
Attractions
Map
Leaderboards
Hotel Deals

Unusual Attractions in Saratoga Springs

Saratoga Springs, New York

Orenda Spring Tufa

A beautiful multicolored mound formed by the mineral deposits of the Orenda Spring.

Saratoga Springs, New York

Spit and Spat

Two mermen, eternally spitting into each other's mouths.
Permanently Closed

Saratoga Springs, New York

Petrified Sea Garden

The first evidence of some of the Earth's earliest life was found in this fossilized undersea grotto.
Are we missing something unusual?
Add it!

Greenfield Center, New York

Lester Park

Fossilized sea bottom and lime quarry.
3 miles from Saratoga Springs

Ballston Spa, New York

National Bottle Museum

Thousands of bottles that have held everything from poison to perfume make up the collection of this small museum.
6 miles from Saratoga Springs

Ballston Spa, New York

The Doubleday House

The birthplace of the alleged inventor of baseball.
6 miles from Saratoga Springs

Stillwater, New York

Boot Monument

A monument to the military service of America's greatest traitor refuses to even name him.
8 miles from Saratoga Springs
In partnership with KAYAK

Plan Your Trip

In partnership with GetYourGuide

Unforgettable Experiences Nearby

Explore Saratoga Springs, New York

Geology 2
Health 1
Spring 1

Saratoga Springs Leaderboard

Places Added

  1. L
    lisatemoshok
    1
  2. Avatar image for Brianna Jolie
    Brianna Jolie
    1
  3. Avatar image for Molly McBride Jacobson
    Molly McBride Jacobson
    1
Join the Ranks!
Add an unusual place to Saratoga Springs.

Places Edited

  1. S
    spadaadjusting
    3
  2. J
    Julius Spada
    3
  3. Avatar image for ianrbenjamin
    ianrbenjamin
    1
  4. M
    maydaydancer
    1
  5. M
    MARIA
    1
Join the Ranks!
Improve the Atlas with edits and photos.

Places Visited

  1. B
    booger0920
    3
  2. L
    larisa92
    3
  3. Avatar image for eaglecrash
    eaglecrash
    3
  4. S
    slj
    3
  5. K
    kirstineves
    3
Join the Ranks!
Visit a place in Saratoga Springs.

Recent Saratoga Springs Activity

  • M

    morgaineofthefaeries1118

    wants to go to Petrified Sea Garden

  • M

    morgaineofthefaeries1118

    wants to go to Spit and Spat

  • M

    morgaineofthefaeries1118

    wants to go to Orenda Spring Tufa

  • B

    bluestargirl

    wants to go to Orenda Spring Tufa

  • S

    srchnresq

    has been to Spit and Spat

See Fewer Ads

Become an Atlas Obscura member and experience far fewer ads and no pop-ups.

Learn More

Get Our Email Newsletter

Follow Us

Facebook YouTube Twitter Instagram Pinterest RSS Feed

Get the app

Download the App
Download on the Apple App Store Get it on Google Play
  • All Places
  • Latest Places
  • Most Popular
  • Places to Eat
  • Random
  • Nearby
  • Add a Place
  • Stories
  • Food & Drink
  • Itineraries
  • Lists
  • Puzzles
  • Video
  • Podcast
  • Newsletters
  • All Trips
  • Trips Blog
  • Art & Culture Trips
  • Food Trips
  • Hidden City Trips
  • History Trips
  • Photography Trips
  • Wildlife & Nature Trips
  • FAQ
  • Experiences
  • Online Courses
  • Online Experience FAQ
  • Online Course FAQ
  • Membership
  • Feedback & Ideas
  • Community Guidelines
  • Product Blog
  • Unique Gifts
  • Work With Us
  • About
  • FAQ
  • Advertise With Us
  • Advertising Guidelines
  • Press
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms of Use
Atlas Obscura

© 2023 Atlas Obscura. All Rights Reserved.