Settle in before you put down roots

Relocating to Upstate NY? Get to know the area first: where to live, what to do, and how to land softly for your first year here.

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Local Living Guide

A local’s-eye view of the regional neighborhoods, seasons, and the everyday details that make a place feel like home. Read it before you visit.

Around the region

Things to do in the area

A few local favorites to start with, then a link through to the full guide. Swap in your picks once we’ve settled the list.

Dining & Drinks

A beloved Irish pub and the heart of the area’s St. Patrick’s celebrations.

Arts & Culture

Museums, live music, film, and the local stage.

Outdoors

Skiing, rafting, the lakes, and Adirondack adventure.

Seasonal

Signature festivals and events, season by season.

Where the region eats, drinks, and gathers — from a lounge carved entirely out of ice to a lakeside weekend of food and wine.

Glacier Ice Bar

A cocktail lounge built entirely from ice at the Sagamore resort, open select winter weekends.

Adirondack Wine & Food Festival

Regional wineries, breweries, and food vendors gather on the shores of Lake George.

Chowderfest

A city-wide tasting where dozens of restaurants compete for the best chowder.

The Parting Glass

A beloved Irish pub and the heart of the area’s St. Patrick’s celebrations.

Live performance, film, and museums — the cultural anchors that keep the region interesting all year long.

Saratoga Performing Arts Center

A full season of jazz, ballet, orchestra, and marquee concerts in the pines.

The Flurry Festival

One of the country’s largest dance and traditional-music festivals.

Skidmania

An annual Beatles tribute concert performed by Skidmore students.

Warren Miller Film Tour

The legendary ski-and-snowboard film series, up on the big screen.

Saratoga Film Forum

Independent and international cinema screened by a local non-profit.

The Hyde Collection

A house museum with works by Rembrandt, Degas, and Rubens. The legendary ski-and-snowboard film series, up on the big screen.

Charles R. Wood Theater

A downtown stage for live theater, music, and community performances.

Saratoga Automobile Museum

Rotating exhibits of racing and classic cars inside Saratoga Spa State Park.

Star Trek Set Tour

A meticulous, walk-through recreation of the original Star Trek series set.

Sasquatch Festival

Whitehall — New York’s official Bigfoot capital — celebrates its most famous legend.

Six million acres of Adirondack Park at your doorstep — slopes, rivers, lakes, and trails for every season.

Downhill Skiing

Two mountains within easy reach — Gore’s high-peaks terrain and West’s family slopes.

Cross-Country Skiing

Groomed Nordic trails winding through state parks and the ADK backcountry.

Ice Fishing

A winter tradition on frozen lakes throughout the region.

Adirondack Extreme Adventure

High-ropes courses and zip lines threading through the treetops.

Revolution Rail

Pedal-powered rail bikes on scenic, retired train tracks along the Hudson.

White Water Rafting

Guided whitewater trips through the dramatic Hudson River Gorge.

The Lakes

Saratoga, Schroon, Loon, Lake George, Glen, Friends, and Paradox — boating, swimming, and paddling.

Saratoga Race Course

One of the oldest sporting venues in America, hosting thoroughbred racing each summer.

Adirondack Marathon

A scenic road race that loops the full shoreline of Schroon Lake.

Antique & Classic Boat Show

Restored wooden and vintage boats on display along the Lake George waterfront.

Ice Skating

Indoor rinks open year-round for public skating.

Adirondack Thunder

Pro hockey with a long home season running from fall into spring.

The signature events that mark the year here — grouped by season, so you always know what is coming up next.

Polar Plunge

A New Year’s Day charity dash into the icy lake.

Winter Carnival

Weekends of outhouse races, fireworks, and fun out on the frozen lake.

Winter’s Dream

A winter-long illuminated lantern experience along the lakefront.

Victorian Streetwalk

A holiday evening of carolers, costumes, and lights downtown.

New Year’s Eve

A downtown First Night celebration to ring in the new year.

Slush Cup

A cardboard-boat derby and pond skim that sends off the ski season.

Americade

One of the nation’s largest motorcycle touring rallies.

Adirondack Balloon Festival

Hundreds of hot-air balloons launch over the valley.

Adirondack Nationals Car Show

A huge classic-car showcase rolling through the lakefront village.

World’s Largest Garage Sale

A town-wide sale that draws thousands of bargain hunters.

Thurman Fall Farm Tour

A self-guided tour of local farms with rides, artisan treats, and live demos.

Gore Mountain Harvestfest

A fall festival with gondola rides, music, and mountaintop views.

Pooch Parade

A charity dog parade and festival for a local cause.

Pug Parade

An annual costume parade for pugs and the people who love them.

Saratoga Showcase of Homes

A guided tour of new builder homes benefiting local non-profits.

First-year footing

Rentals in the area

If you’re relocating and aren’t ready to purchase, we highly recommend renting for your first year. It’s the surest way to learn the region before you commit to a neighborhood.

Glens Falls

City apartments · Generally with separate parking

Queensbury & South Glens Falls

Townhouses · Some with garages

Schermerhorn Properties

schermerhornholdings.com

Saratoga

City apartments · Some with parking

Skidmore Apartments

http://www.burnsmgmt.com/community...

Hamlet

thehamletatsaratogasprings.com

The Stay

Furnished Efficiency for $1,700/Month https://staysaratogasprings.com/home

Townhouses · Some with garages

The Springs

burnsmgmt.com

Elements of Saratoga (Lake)

elementssaratoga.com

The Paddocks

thepaddocksofsaratoga.com/

We can help you find the right space

including virtual tours on your behalf, so you can shortlist from afar. Below are rental communities we recommend across condos, townhouses, and apartments.

Let's find your footing here.

Tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll line up rentals, arrange virtual tours, and help you get to know the region long before moving day.

Erin Steinbach

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker

c: +1 (518) 222-6031

erinsrealtor@gmail.com

18 Division St., #314, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

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