home Plan Your Saratoga Springs Golf Trip in 60 Seconds Horse racing, healing springs, and championship golf in upstate elegance
Saratoga Springs pairs world-class horse racing with surprisingly excellent golf in a walkable, bar-heavy downtown. Play rounds on pristine parkland courses in the morning, hit the track in the afternoon, and crawl Broadway's packed bar scene at night. The perfect guys' trip cocktail of sport, gambling, and nightlife.
The best courses, bars, and rentals in Saratoga Springs — curated for groups.
4 coursesSummer, Fall ALB (35 min drive)10-50k population
Courses Where to Stay house Sleeps 10-16
$600-$1800/night
Saratoga Lake / Route 9P waterfront
pool hot tub outdoor grill game room fire pit
house Sleeps 8-14
$500-$1400/night
Downtown Saratoga / East Side
walkable to Broadway parking chef kitchen multiple bedrooms
Dining
Prime at Saratoga National $$$ steakhouse Upscale steakhouse overlooking the 18th green — filet and lobster tail after your round
4.5 stars
Salt & Char $$$$ steakhouse Downtown chophouse with dry-aged steaks and a killer bourbon list on Broadway
4.4 stars
Hattie's Restaurant $$ southern Famous southern comfort food since 1938 — fried chicken that's worth the wait
4.6 stars
Druthers Brewing Company $$ brewpub Broadway brewpub with house-brewed beers, burgers, and a huge patio
4.5 stars
Fish at 30 Lake $$$ seafood Fresh seafood and raw bar in an intimate downtown setting
4.6 stars Nightlife
The Saratoga City Tavern Late Night sports bar Multi-level bar on Caroline Street with rooftop deck and beer pong — the center of Saratoga nightlife
Gaffney's Late Night dive Caroline Street institution — packed house, strong drinks, live music on weekends
The Parting Glass Late Night dive Classic Irish pub with live Celtic music and a loyal locals crowd
Henry Street Taproom Late Night cocktail Craft cocktails and curated beer list in a chill brick-walled space
Activities Saratoga Race Course casino half day $5-$50/pp
America's oldest sporting venue — bet the ponies during summer racing season (July-Sept)
Saratoga Casino Hotel casino 2-3 hours $0-$100/pp
Harness racing, slots, and table games year-round when the big track is closed
Saratoga Spa State Park spa 2-3 hours $30-$75/pp
Historic Roosevelt Baths with natural mineral spring soaking — oddly great for a guys' trip recovery day
Saratoga Brewery Trail brewery half day $25-$60/pp
Hit Druthers, Artisanal Brew Works, and Walt & Whitman in one afternoon
Adirondack Adventure Center rafting half day $55-$95/pp
White water rafting on the Sacandaga River — Class II-III rapids perfect for groups
