- The list below includes 86 free or cheap things to do in or near Troy, New York, including 86 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Arts Centers, Bike Paths and Music Venue.
- From Uncle Sam Bikeway to Prospect Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Troy and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Albany, Saratoga Springs, Schenectady and Williamstown.
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Visitors can explore 632 acres of coniferous forest and rugged hardwood along the Plotter Kill at the Plotter Kill Preserve. The preserve features over 600 plant species including ferns, lilies, club mosses, and violets.
20.6 Miles
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Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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The combined site of the Historical Society of Saratoga Springs & Canfield Casino holds three floors of historical exhibits which includes gaming equipment from the early casino. The Canfield Casino was build in the 1870s in Congress Park and currently is a historic site in the area.
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Visitors to Field Farm can hike four miles of trails and admire manicured gardens. Two main draws include a bed and breakfast and the other a historic house museum open for tours. Open daily from sunrise to sunset.
23.2 Miles
Open year round, the Saratoga Farmer's Market offers a wide range of locally-grown fruits and vegetables in an open-air setting. It operates every Saturday within a secondary location outside the Lincoln Baths building between November and April.
23.2 Miles
Hopkin's Memorial Forest is a reserve that spans Massachusetts, New York and Vermont and serves to preserve and monitor forest resources. A 4.3-mile hiking trail is part of the forest in Williamstown and is used for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter.
23.4 Miles
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816 votes
342 Jefferson Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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The Saratoga Gaming & Raceway has a ½ mile long oval for horseracing. Inside the clubhouse there are 1,700 slots, a bar, a food court, a restaurant, and a nightclub.
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561 votes
19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Besides the spa and the pool complex, at the Saratoga Spa State Park are also found 2 golf courses, picnic areas, and approximately 12 miles of trails, opened both in the warm and in the cold season.
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198 votes
110 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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There are 4 galleries at the Saratoga Automobile Museum, which exhibits automobiles dating back to 1929, a hall of fame which features racing drivers, as well as a gallery dedicated to George Frayne. In here there are also organized special events and programs, such as the Spring Auto Show.
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National Museum of Dance & Hall of Fame
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99 South Broadway (Rte. 9), Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Dedicated to the art of dance, the National Museum of Dance & Hall of Fame has a collection of costumes, books, videos, photographs and other dance items. The museum also offers classes and live dance performances.
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Founded in 1899, the Yaddo Gardens cover 400 acres and features rose gardens and rock gardens, fountains, statues, and other attractions.