Things to do / Travel Guide
Yaddo, Saratoga Springs
Just east of the racetrack in Saratoga Springs lies Yaddo, a 400-acre estate that consists of both a rose garden and a rock garden, and that is home to an artists' residency program. Thousands of artists have escaped to this retreat since its inception in 1926, where they stay in a Victorian Gothic mansion. While the house is off-limits to the general public, the expansive gardens are not, and are usually open daily from 8 a.m. until dusk. The gardens include various species of roses, water lilies in a pool, statues and terraces, and a sundial. All of the garden work is completed by volunteers of the Yaddo Garden Association.
Hebron Nature Preserve
The Hebron Nature Preserve, east of Glens Falls along State Road 22, is a plot of 125 acres run by Granville's Pember Museum. The preserve includes around eight nature trails that focus on different habitats. One trail winds through marshlands, a second one leads visitors to a large beaver dam, and another trail goes through overgrown fields and orchards. As many trails are under a mile long, they are great for kids too. Hebron Nature Preserve is open from dawn until dusk year-round.
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