2022 Best of Capital Region Winners—Saratoga
The results are in.
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Arts & Entertainment—1st Place | Best Open Mic
Caffe Lena is a Saratoga treasure, widely recognized as the longest continuously operating folk music venue in the United States.
Arts & Entertainment—1st Place | Best Entertainment Venue
Saratoga Performing Arts CenterÌý
SPAC is known for the New York City Ballet, Opera Saratoga, classical concerts and ¹ú²úÂ鶹 Nation concerts.Ìý
Arts & Entertainment—1st Place | Best Drive-in Theater
Malta Drive-In
Malta Drive-In opened for its 74th season on April 15. It's easily identified by its large flashing marquee and is open April—October.
Dining Out—1st Place | Best Southern RestaurantÌý
Hattie’s serves up a variety of Southern cuisine, including their award winning famous Southern fried chicken.
Dining Out—1st Place | Best Place for a Frozen Treat
Multiple Locations
You can't go very far in Saratoga County without running into a local Stewart's. Whether you want ice cream, a few grocery items, gas, lottery tickets, or whatever convenience item you're looking for, you canÌý
Dining Out—3rd Place | Best Family Restaurant
Goods and Services—1st Place | Best Golf Course
After you play a round of championship golf, grab a bite to eat at Prime with your beer or cocktail while overlooking the 18th hole.
Goods and Services—3rd Place | Best Bookstore
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For die-hard bibliophiles, Northshire Books, an award-winning independent bookseller,Ìý is an oasisÌý
Best of the Res—1st Place | Best City
Winner for the 3rd year in a row—people love living here and visiting. With so many options, what's not to love?Ìý
Best of the Rest—1st Place | Best Reason to Brag to Out-of-TownersÌý
Saratoga Race Course opened in 1863, and is considered to be the oldest major sporting venue of any kind in the country.Ìý
Best of the Rest—3rd Place | Best Park
We agree that our park is perfect, Ìýwith plenty of nature trails, picnic spots, and upgraded public spaces.Ìý
Want Even More Ideas? Check out our Summer in Saratoga page for all the latest activities and events. While you're at it, why not plan on visiting our many relaxing hotels and deliciousÌýrestaurants.