On Saturday, on our way to Glens Falls, we made an impromptu stop in Saratoga Springs. There are many things to do in this hopping town. There are museums for horse racing, dance and gambling history, none of which would interest young children. A jazz festival at SPAC was tempting, but we didn't have time for that. Saratoga Spa State Park has walking trails, mineral springs, swimming pools and picnic areas. There's a children's museum in the middle of town.
We decided to visit the Saratoga Automobile Museum. Adam was watching "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" on the portable DVD player, so it seemed appropriate. The SAM, located in Saratoga Spa State Park on Avenue of the Pines, opened in 2002 in a restored 1935 water bottling plant. Vintage autos and race cars are displayed along with exhibits tracing the development of motor vehicles. Admission is $8 for adults, $3.50 for ages 6-16, free for kids 5 and under.
Adam enjoyed sitting in an old race car that was missing its outer body, reminiscent of Chitty before Mr. Potts fixes it up. Zac had a great time pushing toy cars up a ramp and putting them into a basket. Paul and I liked looking at the classic cars and talking with the curator, who was very friendly and great with kids. All four of us enjoyed coloring "little tree" air fresheners in an exhibit dedicated to the history of these pine scented rear-view mirror hangers. It was a pleasant air-conditioned break, and I was delighted to find a clean bathroom with a changing table and a bubbler full of cold water.
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