- The list below includes 96 free or cheap things to do in or near Saratoga Springs, New York, including 74 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Horse Races, Movie Theaters and Swimming Pool.
- From Saratoga Spa State Park to Congress Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Saratoga Springs and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Schenectady, Glens Falls, Lake George and Clifton Park.
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Located at the Albany Pump Station, C.H. Evans Brewing Co. offers twelve craft beers brewed in-house. The brewery is also a full-service restaurant with an extensive menu and historic atmosphere.
29.8 Miles
The collections at the New York State Museum cover 4 areas: anthropology, biology, geology, and history. Besides the more than 9 million items in these collections, this museum also organizes 12 exhibitions each year and several other programs, such as the Family Fun Day.
30.1 Miles
51 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12207
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With a maximum capacity of 15,500 for sporting events and a total capacity of 17,500 for other public events, the Times Union Center was opened in 1990 and has hosted since then worldwide renowned artists, such as Frank Sinatra, Aerosmith, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and U2.
30.4 Miles
Albany's Spectrum 8 Theatres is a movie multiplex that shows a combination of Hollywood films and art house, foreign, and independent movies. The theater also hosts a variety of special events.
30.5 Miles
Constructed in 1765, the Georgian style Schuyler Mansion overlooks the Hudson River. Docent guided tours cover the mansion's historical context and historic visitors to the mansion, including George and Martha Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and General John Burgoyne.
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USS Slater
Snow Dock, south of Dunn Memorial Bridge (off I-787), Albany, NY 12201
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The last functional destroyer from WWII, USS Slater is now a museum which houses the largest collection of artifacts gathered from destroyers in America. Tours are available for both adults and children, with overnight camping available for the latter.
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A house built in 1787, Historic Cherry Hill provides a guided tour of the grounds and a collection of over 70,000 items. The collection has items from between 1787 and 1963, including diaries, documents, furnishings, photos and clothing.
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Cinema 7 is a local movie theater that offers visitors the opportunity to view the latest movie releases. Amenities at the theater include concessions with free refills on large popcorn and affordable ticket specials.
31.3 Miles
The Covered Bridge Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of covered bridges. This museum is the only of its kind in the world and includes exhibits on the construction, engineering, and creators of different covered bridges.
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The Bennington Center For the Arts is an art gallery that is home to permanent collections of Native American artifacts, wildlife and nature pieces, and artwork by Eric Sloane. The center also has a variety of wind sculptures.