“The fortunes of war have made me your prisoner,” stated British General John Burgoyne as the British surrendered to the Continental Army after the two battles of Saratoga in 1777. The British tried to suppress the American colonists who had already declared independence from the British crown a year earlier. […]
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Health, History & Horses — that’s the motto of Saratoga Springs, and it gives a broad hint of what makes this place so special. Saratoga Springs is a lovely town of about 25,000 residents and is home to several mineral springs (health), a Revolutionary War battlefield (history), the country’s oldest
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The New York Adirondack mountains are acclaimed for their abundant natural beauty and tons of recreation opportunities. In addition, there are a number of places that figure prominently in American history. Listed here are 10 historical destinations in upstate New York where the past really comes alive for visitors. These
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Many know Lake Placid as the home of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. Winter sports is certainly one of its claims to fame and continues to be. But the village of Lake Placid offers so much more to visitors: a beautiful, quaint town surrounding tranquil Mirror Lake, awesome views
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