mini city guide MAMATOGA
SARATOGA 2015
Welcome to the first Mamatoga Mini City Guide! This guide was created to give parents and families in our area a handy guide of where some of the best family friendly spots are, where to go for a great date night, where to find some awesome kids items and more. Always be sure to visit the business website for the most up to date hours and information. Check out the “Icon Key” to get an idea of what the guide highlights, there is info on what places are family friendly, where you can find highchairs and crayons for the kids, even which spots have changing tables. Don’t see your business listed? Fill out the FREE survey and it will make it into the next issue of the Mini City Guide!
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KIDS MENU
HEALTHY OPTIONS
DATE NIGHT
HIGHCHAIR / BOOSTER SEAT AVAILABLE
KIDS CUPS
STROLLER FRIENDLY
KIDS ITEMS
KIDS CRAYONS & COLORING
CHANGING TABLE WOMENS ROOM
CHANGING TABLE MENS ROOM
CHANGING TABLE UNISEX BATHROOM
BREASTFEEDING FRIENDLY
PUBLIC RESTROOM
FAMILY FRIENDLY
MAMATOGA FAMILY AWARD WINNER
restaurants
Comfort Kitchen
454 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Mon - Sat 11:30am - 7pm
The Wishing Well
745 Saratoga Road, Saratoga Springs 518.584.7640 www.wishingwellrestaurant.com Tues - Sat, 5pm - 10pm; Sun 4pm - 9pm
Circus Cafe
92 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 518.369.8922 www.circuscafe.com 11am - 10pm; Summer until 11pm on weekends Lots of fun things for kids to look at!! Cool chandeliers, bright colors, and stars and sparkly balls hanging from ceiling. Did we mention Homemade Cotton Candy.
Crown Grille
390 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 518.583.1105
Capriccio Saratoga
26 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs 518.587.9463 Sun - Thurs: 5pm - 9pm; Fri & Sat: 5pm - 10pm Summer hours: Sun - Thurs: 5pm - 10pm; Fri & Sat: 5pm - 11pm
Druthers Brewing
381 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 518.306.5275 11:30am - 12am 7 days a week
Good Morning Cafe
2100 Doubleday Avenue, Ballston Spa 518.309.3359 www.goodmorningbreakfast.com Our foods are primarily local, organic, fair trade and non-processed. We offer gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options. We welcome family groups and encourage reservations for parties of 6 or more. Wed - Sun 7:30am - 1:30pm
restaurants
Max London’s
The Local
Druthers at McGregor Links Country Club
Cantina
466 Broadway Saratoga Springs 518.587.0505 www.maxlondonsrestaurant.com
(opening Spring 2015) Open to the public 359 Northern Pines Rd, Wilton 518.584.6664 www.mcgregorlinks.com
142 Grand Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518.587.7256 www.thelocalpubandteahouse.com
430 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 518.587.5577 www.cantinasaratoga.com
Jacob & Anthony’s American Grille Brook Tavern
139 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs 518.871.1473 www.thebrooktavern.com
38 High Rock, Saratoga Springs 518.871.1600
restaurants
Sweet Mimi’s
47 Phila St, Saratoga Springs 518.871.1780 sweetmimiscafe.com
Longfellow’s
500 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518.587.0108
Duo Modern Japanese Cuisine
Ravenous
21 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs 518.581.0560
Harvey’s
14 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs 518.583.0003
Boca Bistro
175 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs 518.580.8881
384 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 518.682.2800 www.bocabistro.com
Panza’s Restaurant
Chianti Il Ristorante
510 NY-9P, Saratoga Springs 518.584.6882
Harvest and Hearth
251-B Co Rd 67, Saratoga Springs 518.587.1900 www.harvestandhearth.com
Iron Roost
36 Front St, Ballston Spa 518.309.3535 www.ironroost.com
www.chiantiristorante.com 18 Division Street, Saratoga Springs 518.580.0025
Wheatfields
440 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 518.587.0534 www.wheatfields.com
Crown Grill
390 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 518.583.1105
restaurants
Olde Bryan Inn
123 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518.587.2990
Mexican Connection
41 Nelson Ave, Saratoga Springs 518.584.4466
Henry Street Taproom
86 Henry St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 886-8938 www.henrystreettaproom.com
Sperry’s
30 1/2 Caroline St, Saratoga Springs 518.584.9618
Forno Bistro
541 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 518.581.2401
Fifty South
2128 Doubleday Avenue Rt. 50, Ballston Spa 518.884.2926
Augie’s Restaurant Merry Monk
www.merrymonksaratoga.com 84 Henry St, Saratoga Springs (518) 584-6665
17 Low Street, Ballston Spa 518.884.8600
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Lex and Cleo
shops
454 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 518.583.2320 www.lexandcleo.com
Violets
494 Broadway Saratoga Springs, New York (518) 584-4838
The Pink Paddock The Bundle Store
35 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa 518.557.8809 Tues 10am - 4pm; Wed & Thurs 11:30am - 5pm; Fri 10am - 5pm; Sat 10am - 4pm; Closed Sun & Mon www.thebundlestore.com
358 Broadway #101, Saratoga Springs (518) 587-4344 Kids clothing items (as well as some fab mom and dad items as well)
Healthy Living Market and Cafe Saratoga G Willikers
461 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 518.587.2143 www.gwillikerstoys.com
Silverwood
One of my favorite shops, moving to a new location this spring. Follow them on facebook to stay in the loop on sales. www.facebook.com/SilverwoodGallery
Impressions of Saratoga
368 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 518.587.0666
3065 Wilton Mall, Saratoga Springs 518.306.4900 www.healthylivingmarket.com/saratoga/ They also offer a bunch of really great kids and family cooking classes in their Learning Center!
shops Northshire Bookstore Saratoga
424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 518.682.4200 www.northshire.com Make sure to check out their huge Children’s Floor!
Piper
441 Broadway # B, Saratoga Springs 518.450.1152 Mon - Wed 10am - 7pm; Thurs - Sat 10am - 8:30pm; Sun 10am - 7pm www.piperboutique.com
Cuddle Bugs Boutique
451 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Jan - March: Mon - Tues 10am - 5pm; Thurs - Sat 10am - 5pm; Sum 12pm - 4pm March - Dec: Mon - Thurs 10am -5pm; Fri 10am - 6pm ; Sat 10am - 5pm; Sun 11am - 4pm www.cuddlebugsconsignment.com
potty time
These locations are all public bathrooms, times they are open may vary. The Saratoga Springs Public Library
Saratoga Springs City Hall
The Saratoga Springs City Center
The Arts Council Building
49 Henry St, Saratoga Springs
522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
The Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
474 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs (the Spring Street entrance near Congress Park)
playdate spots / mom meet ups
Sweet Mimi’s Sweet Mimi’s
47 Phila St, Saratoga Springs 518.871.1780 sweetmimiscafe.com
The Children’s Floor at Northshire Bookstore
424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 518.68.4200 www.northshire.com
The Children’s Museum at Saratoga 69 Caroline St, Saratoga Springs 518.584.5540 cmssny.org
The Children’s Room at Saratoga Springs Public Library
49 Henry St, Saratoga Springs 518.584.7860 www.sspl.org Be sure to check out their great children and family programs too!
parks & recreation Congress Park
Broadway and Spring Street, Saratoga Springs The carousel is open in the warmer months with a machine that you can buy tokens from, there is plenty of room to explore, chase ducks, have a picnic and just take a break. Grab lunch from a downtown spot and relax on the grass, a very popular spot in Saratoga Springs.
Saratoga Spa State Park
Near US 9 and NY 50, Saratoga Springs www.facebook.com/SaratogaSpaStatePark A four seasons park, the Saratoga Spa State Park has walking and hiking trails, picnic pavilions, two pool complexes, a public golf course, biking trails, snowshoe and cross-country ski trails, ice skating, tennis courts and more. Located within the State Park is the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), the Spa Little Theater, the Roosevelt Baths, the Saratoga Automobile Museum, the Hall of Springs, and the Gideon Putnam Resort. In the summer months there is a vehicle fee to enter parts of the park, but much of the park remains free to enter year round. The Saratoga Spa State Park also does a bunch of really great kid and family friendly programs all year round. Follow them on facebook here where they share a monthly calendar and highlights of upcoming programs. The pools in the State Park are Peerless Pool (more kid friendly) and the Victoria Pool (no shallow area but still kid friendly), both have a charge to enter.
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We teach to the student not the test. Make an appointment today. www.waldorfsaratoga.org admissions 518.587.2224 Serving students Pre-K through 12th grade
parks & recreation East Side Rec (playground) Saratoga Springs
Located on the corner of Lake Ave and Granger Ave in Saratoga Springs. This park has a sprinkler pad in the summer (free and open to the public) as well as tennis courts, ball fields, and a playground. A popular spot for playdates.
Kelley Park Playground/ Kid’s Creekside Village 39 Ralph St., Ballston Spa
A centrally located playground in Ballston Spa that can be enjoyed by all ages and abilities.
West Side Rec (playground),
Burgess-Kimball Memorial Park (playground)
This playground also has a sprinkler pad in the summer months (free and open to the public) as well as a sand box and picnic tables.
Located on Rowland Street just south of Geyser Road in Milton. There is a playground, tennis courts, a basketball court, a sand box and bathrooms.
Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park
Hudson Crossing Park
Great for hiking, this park also has a bunch of easy trails to take little ones on. They also offer programs year round, find more info here: www.wiltonpreserve.org
A playground, river walk and more. Click here for info: www.hudsoncrossingpark.org
Beekman and Division Streets in Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs
Geyser Park (playground)
Geyser Road in Saratoga Springs
Geyser Park also has a sprinkler pad in the summer months and a playground.
Gavin Park (playground)
Wilton From Gick Rd. turn onto Lewis Drive, Gavin Park is at the end of the street. Gavin Park has a playground as well as two multi-purpose gymnasiums, meeting room, two pavilions, 15 athletic and baseball fields, walking path/track, batting cages, indoor/outdoor batting machine, game room, playground, basketball courts, indoor/outdoor pickle ball courts, soccer fields, tennis courts and concession area.
Milton
Co Rd 42, Schuylerville
Photography by Megan Mumford Summer 2015 update coming in June, contact Jenny at jenny@mamatoga.com to be included.
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