Strolling Along Broadway in Saratoga Springs, New York

Joe, our Saratoga Springs Food Tour Guide, shared many interesting facts about the as we walked through downtown.  Here are some photos I took on Broadway....

Jacobsen Rug Company is

housed in the former

Saratoga Springs Firehouse.

Saratoga Springs is the home of America's oldest horse racing track.  Since 1863 horse racing enthusiasts from all over the world have been traveling here for the annual Summer Meet.





I love the stonework at
The Algonquin's entry.

Built in the 1890s, The
Algonquin houses
shops & upscale
apartments.

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In a changing world, Saratoga Springs has worked hard to balance historic preservation and growth. Their efforts are paying off....  Last year, Broadway was voted one of the ten best main streets in America.  

The Saratoga Olive Oil Company

is a fun place to learn about

Extra Virgin Olive Oils.

Menges & Curtis is
Saratoga Springs'
oldest surviving
business.










Opened in 1860, the former Apothecary, now Fallon Wellness Pharmacy, continues to strive to meet the community's healthcare needs.

The Adelphi Hotel, built in

1877, has been renovated

& will re-open on July 1.

The color palate chosen for the front exterior shows off the building's beautiful Victorian features.






Rip Van Dam Hotel, built
in the mid 1800s, now
houses Salt & Char.

The roof line of the building

 at Broadway & Caroline 

catches my eye...

A Saxophone Player

serenades the 

people who walk by.

A Horse greets small children
in front of Impressions of

Saratoga.

James & Sons Tobacconists
also sells souvenirs.

Saratoga Tea & Honey Company

is a lovely shop with many

flavorful teas & honeys to sample.

These are just a few of the historic buildings and businesses that line Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Come for a visit and let me know your opinions of Saratoga Springs' award winning main street.