Saratoga Springs New York

Saratoga Springs has along and distinguished history going back too before the Revolution. The decisive battle of the Revolution was fought here. Saratoga Springs is famous for the mineral springs( you can still come to Saratoga Springs for the m mineral waters and their curative powers)and of course for the race track the oldest thoroughbred track in the country. It is a great place for a vacation and an even greater place to live.

There are things to consider if you are considering re locating to Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs is an easy commute to Albany, by car or by Amtrak. The train is especially important with today's gas crisis

The school system in Saratoga is small consisting of 5 elementary, I middle and I high school The Saratoga Springs Schools have been consistently improving on the state wide tests.

Job opportunities in Saratoga Springs

Many people who work in Albany, live in Saratoga Springs and the surrounding area mainly because they want a country life style with and easy commute to work. There are also jobs to be found at the race track and slot machine casino. The thoroughbreds only race in August, but the harness track is open year round. And the gaming room is open all year also. You can also find jobs in retails. There is a large mall in Saratoga Springs along with smaller ones. Also, there are many restaurants. You can also find jobs in Electronics, Manufacturing, Theater and software development among others.

The housing market in Saratoga Springs is very hot, due to the job opportunities and easy commute by train. Most of the houses go back to Victorian Times, but there is new construction available. You can get a fixer upper for about $150,000, attached town houses start at about $180,000, a one family home in good condition with w bathrooms and 3/4 bedrooms start at about $240,000 Prices go all the way up to a Victorian Mansion with a pool and hot tub 5 bedrooms and 3 baths for close to $1,000,000. Apartment rentals begin at about $600 for a one bedroom, a two or 3 bedroom will run from about $750 to $1,500, house rentals, with 4 bedrooms will start at about $1,500. The closer you are to the center of the city, the more expensive the apartment or house will be.

There is a great deal to do in Saratoga Springs, besides shopping in the mall http:/ /www.wiltonmall.com/ but if that is what you want to do you can shop at Barnes and Nobel, Fashion Bug, J. C Penny, Sears, just to name a few. You can also go to the movies here. If the mall is not your style, you can shop at over 30 small stores in town.
And for recreation you don't have to go far to have a good time. Besides the moves in the mall, there The Children's Museum at Saratoga 69 Caroline Street, McGregor Links Country Club
A private club open to the public Monday-Thursday, The Mud Shack (pottery classes)
153 Regent Street, New York State Military & Veteran's Museum 61 Lake Ave there are also many recreational opportunities in the surrounding towns such as Malta, Lake, Luzerne Glens Falls, and of course Albany. And one of the most fun places around, the Six Flags water Park in Lake George Saratoga Springs is also near many of the great up state New York and Vermont ski areas.

Places of Worship in Saratoga Springs

Christ Community Reformed Church
http://www.ccrc-cpny.org/
Christ Community is part of The Reformed Church in America

Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church, Round Lake.
http://www.corpuschristichurch.net/

.St. Clement's Roman Catholic Church, Saratoga Springs.
http://www.stclementschurch.com/

St Edward the Confessor Roman Catholic Church, Clifton Park.
http://www.stedwardsny.org/

St. Paul's Lutheran Church
.http://www.stpaullutheranchurchsaratoga.com/

St Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Saratoga Springs, NY.
http://www.stpeteronline.org/main.html

St. Thomas of Canterbury Traditional Anglican Church..
www.st-thomas-of-canterbury.org

Temple Baptist Church - Halfmoon, NY
http://www.temple-baptist.org/

World Spirituality Center
http://www.worldspirituality.org/

There are many great hotels and bed and breakfasts in the area, so come on up and take look.