saratoga race course

Due to ongoing renovation work at Belmont Park in Long Island, the Saratoga Race Course will again host the world famous race in 2026 for a third and final time.

If the Belmont Stakes stay at Saratoga for another year, Upstate will have one last chance to be home to the next Triple Crown winner.

When you think summer vacation, your mind probably drifts to sandy beaches in Florida or scenic drives along the California coast. But this year, one of the top summer destinations isn’t by the ocean at all — it’s nestled in upstate New York.

This is your family guide to summer fun in Upstate New York.

It's an extra special year starting this week in Saratoga, as the Belmont Stakes will run on Saturday due to construction at its regular New York City area home. Belmont will run in Saratoga again next year, as well. The Travers Stakes will run as it has every year since 1864 in August.

The voting is open for the USA Today's Best Small College Towns in America. There are twenty small college towns that are nominated from around the United States and two are in Upstate New York.

The world-famous Belmont Stakes is changing locations in 2024 and Central New Yorkers won't have to drive too far to see it.

Which horses and jockeys will have the honor of being inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame this year? Here they are, including pictures of the horses

This fully restored Queen Anne Victorian home was once the summer home to the Whitney family and once owned by the co-founder of the NY Mets. There have been extensive renovations done to this home while keeping the historic charm. There is a stunning gourmet kitchen with top-end Thermador appliances, 2 dishwashers, a custom range hood, 2 beverage drawers, & a walk-in pantry-perfect for entertaining! The four-season room overlooks the in-ground pool and beautiful hot tub. Check out the master bedroom with a gas fireplace, enormous walk-in closet, and luxury bath. On the third floor, there are five rooms and a playroom. The basement has room for a wine cellar and recreation room. The home is situated in a posh section of Saratoga Springs near the Saratoga Race Course. On the market for $3.095 Million.

One of the biggest summer entertainment venues will begin its racing schedule today and will run 8 weeks, concluding on Monday, September 6th.