Guided Trolley Tours to begin
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. >> Two hour guided tours of historic Saratoga Springs will run from July 29 through August 28.
Upstate Transit of Saratoga Springs has captured the charm of a bygone era and combined it with the comfort of today by designing trolleys with authentic wooden seating, decoratively etched glass windows, and air conditioning for rider comfort.
The trolleys are wheelchair accessible. No food or drink with the exception of water is permitted on board.
The two hour tours are scheduled to run Sundays and Wednesdays at 11 a.m. and Mondays and Tuesdays at 1 p.m.
Points of interest along the informative and entertaining tour include sights along Broadway, North Broadway, the Skidmore Campus, the High Rock area, the Saratoga Casino and harness track, the Saratoga Race Course, Union Avenue, and the Spa State Park.
New this season is the Saratoga Dreams Bread & Breakfast joining the tour, where trolley visitors will enjoy a private main floor tour of the historic Victorian home followed by Saratoga refreshments on the veranda.
Advanced reservations are recommended; the cost is $22.00 per person. Tickets can be purchased based on availability on the actual day at the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center.
No refunds are issued for reservations cancelled less than 48 hours prior to the start of the tour.
The tour is recommended for children 12 and over and includes a moderate amount of walking and stairs. Pick up and drop off location: the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. (518) 587-3241.