Saratoga National Historical Park
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Saratoga National Historical Park - Misty Morning at Bemis Heights
Address: 648 NY - 32, Stillwater, NY 12170
Working hours: Year round
Highlights
1. Site of the 1777 American victory at Saratoga
2. British General John Burgoyne surrendered here
3. Victory convinced France to join the war
4. Called the “turning point” of the Revolution
5. Features Saratoga Monument
6. Includes self-guided battlefield driving loop
7. Visitor center with exhibits and film
8. Preserves multiple Revolutionary War sites in one park
9. Walk the same ground where Continental Army fought
10. Located 30 miles north of Albany, NY (Albany International Airport)
Key Details
1. Phone (518) 670-2985
2. Free admission for visitors
3. Visitor Center open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (most of year)
4. Battlefield driving loop open to vehicles 9 a.m.–4 p.m./5 p.m. Apr–Nov
5. Grounds and trails open sunrise to sunset year-round
6. Visitor Center location: 648 Route 32, Stillwater, NY 12170
7. Self-guided tour features 10 interpretive stops on a ~9.5-mile route
8. Hiking trail: Wilkinson Trail loop (~4¼ miles) available
9. Some seasonal closures: e.g., Tour Road closed to vehicle traffic Dec–Mar
10. Pet friendly outdoors (on leash); no cost to explore major sites
Overview
Discover Saratoga County, the heart of New York’s Capital Region and home to the legendary Saratoga National Historical Park—the “Turning Point of the American Revolution.” Walk the ground where two epic battles in 1777 changed history, leading to British surrender and France’s alliance with America. Explore a scenic ten-mile battlefield route by foot, bike, or car, and dive into immersive exhibits at the visitor center.
Begin your journey at the Champlain Canal Region Gateway Visitors Center in Schuylerville to set the scene with exhibits on waterways, strategy, and terrain that shaped the Saratoga campaign. Then visit Fort Hardy Park, where British troops surrendered, and tour the Schuyler House, the restored estate of General Philip Schuyler. Continue north to the soaring Saratoga Monument for panoramic Hudson Valley views. With the 250th anniversary approaching in 2027, now is the perfect time to experience history, beauty, and special events that make Saratoga unforgettable!
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