After 4 years and school and 3 years living and working in Saratoga Springs, we know about a few places to hang out. Of course the hot spots vary from year to year, but the classics don't change.

Here is a collection of our favorite spots to hang out, visit, grab some sun or learn something new (that you don't have to...).

Two of my favorites that most people know, but everyone should check out are Congress Park and the Spa State Park. Congress park was designed by the same guy who made Central Park in New York and while not as big (clearly) its a great place to explore and hang out - especially come spring and summer. The Spa State park is an enourmous park, with BBQ ereas, baseball diamonds, tennis courts, joggind trails, a long "mall" with a reflecting pool - even its very own golf course.

Of course, the Park is also home to the Lincoln Baths and the world famous Saratoga Performing Arts Center. If you can make it to a show here, do your best to try. Some of the greatest bands in the world have toured here, there is a lot of history and its a great place to see a show.