Gramp's Old School Guidebook
Sightseeing
The park is about a 20 minute drive from the schoolhouse and is great for the avid or casual hiker. There is also a driving road open seasonally. There are beautiful views!
79 locals recommend
Saratoga National Historical Park
648 New York 32The park is about a 20 minute drive from the schoolhouse and is great for the avid or casual hiker. There is also a driving road open seasonally. There are beautiful views!
Hudson Crossing is on the Hudson River and part of the Champlain Canal System. Great for walking, hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing, and birding. About a 10 minute drive from the schoolhouse.
Hudson Crossing Park
County Road 42Hudson Crossing is on the Hudson River and part of the Champlain Canal System. Great for walking, hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing, and birding. About a 10 minute drive from the schoolhouse.
Pretty views and a short 10 minute drive from the schoolhouse. Walk through the cemetery and a well marked trail through the woods. This park commemorates Burgoyne's surrender during the Revolutionary War. The tower is open seasonally to climb to the top.
7 locals recommend
Saratoga Monument
Burgoyne StreetPretty views and a short 10 minute drive from the schoolhouse. Walk through the cemetery and a well marked trail through the woods. This park commemorates Burgoyne's surrender during the Revolutionary War. The tower is open seasonally to climb to the top.
A short 5 minute drive from the schoolhouse. This spot offers a handicapped accessible 1/4 mile trail and additional trails thorough the woods. Also has a scenic lookout over the pond.
Carter Pond
A short 5 minute drive from the schoolhouse. This spot offers a handicapped accessible 1/4 mile trail and additional trails thorough the woods. Also has a scenic lookout over the pond.
Great spot for hiking and swimming, about a 30 minute drive from the schoolhouse. Beach is open seasonally, check their website. Trails are for all levels.
51 locals recommend
Moreau Lake State Park
605 Old Saratoga RdGreat spot for hiking and swimming, about a 30 minute drive from the schoolhouse. Beach is open seasonally, check their website. Trails are for all levels.
Located in the quaint village of Shushan, NY. Tour the grounds, fly fish if that's your thing (located in the trophy section of the Battenkill River), and wade into the Battenkill. Pro tip- visit Yushak's Supermarket while you're in Shushan for some amazing sausage. Shushan also has a covered bridge and a one room schoolhouse museum!
15 locals recommend
The Georgi on the Battenkill
28 Adam LnLocated in the quaint village of Shushan, NY. Tour the grounds, fly fish if that's your thing (located in the trophy section of the Battenkill River), and wade into the Battenkill. Pro tip- visit Yushak's Supermarket while you're in Shushan for some amazing sausage. Shushan also has a covered bridge and a one room schoolhouse museum!
A great place to explore, large format sculpture installations and open art galleries/studios to walk through. Park in the front and walk thorough the grounds and the barns or drive all the way to the back and park to just walk up the hill for gorgeous views!
27 locals recommend
Salem Art Works
19 Cary LnA great place to explore, large format sculpture installations and open art galleries/studios to walk through. Park in the front and walk thorough the grounds and the barns or drive all the way to the back and park to just walk up the hill for gorgeous views!
Your go to place for apple picking this fall. There are beautiful views of the Vermont Mountains from the Orchard. They also offer a tasting room with local beers and ciders on tap!
23 locals recommend
Saratoga Apple Inc
1174 NY-29Your go to place for apple picking this fall. There are beautiful views of the Vermont Mountains from the Orchard. They also offer a tasting room with local beers and ciders on tap!
SO MUCH FUN! A vintage and truly "old school" drive-in movie theater. Check their website or Facebook page for the schedule. Show starts at dark and the food is tasty too!
14 locals recommend
Hathaway's Twin Drive In Theater Open Thursday-Sunday
4762 NY-67SO MUCH FUN! A vintage and truly "old school" drive-in movie theater. Check their website or Facebook page for the schedule. Show starts at dark and the food is tasty too!
So much fun! Rent a kayak for $50 for 3 hours, easy paddle on Fish Kill Creak. It's very scenic, we saw blue heron's, turtles, and more! Walk over to the pizza place for dinner after! A 20 minute drive from the schoolhouse.
57 locals recommend
Kayak Shak
251 Stafford Bridge RdSo much fun! Rent a kayak for $50 for 3 hours, easy paddle on Fish Kill Creak. It's very scenic, we saw blue heron's, turtles, and more! Walk over to the pizza place for dinner after! A 20 minute drive from the schoolhouse.
"The Summer Place to Be" Open seasonally mid July - August, dark on Monday and Tuesday. A fun experience if you've never been to the track before. Get there early if you want to stake out a picnic table, otherwise it's super fun to just wander around!
166 locals recommend
Saratoga Race Course
267 Union Ave"The Summer Place to Be" Open seasonally mid July - August, dark on Monday and Tuesday. A fun experience if you've never been to the track before. Get there early if you want to stake out a picnic table, otherwise it's super fun to just wander around!
Food scene
Yummy local brewery. Stop by for a pint or get a growler to go. There's often a food truck parked outside on evenings and weekends in Greenwich. Lately its been Miller's Backyard BBQ, super tasty! It does sell out - call in advance to reserve your meal! Two locations: Greenwich has a small indoor tap room and outdoor seating in the alley, Cambridge is located in a historic train station and sometimes has live music.
18 locals recommend
Argyle Brewing Company, LLC
1 Main StYummy local brewery. Stop by for a pint or get a growler to go. There's often a food truck parked outside on evenings and weekends in Greenwich. Lately its been Miller's Backyard BBQ, super tasty! It does sell out - call in advance to reserve your meal! Two locations: Greenwich has a small indoor tap room and outdoor seating in the alley, Cambridge is located in a historic train station and sometimes has live music.
Farm fresh milk and other local products such as cheese, maple syrup, and beef (the beef is actually from the farm across the road from the schoolhouse). Ice cream!!!! A beautiful scenic drive around Salem/Hebron to get there. About a 10 minute drive from the schoolhouse. Cash only.
31 locals recommend
Battenkill Valley Creamery LLC
691 County Rte 30Farm fresh milk and other local products such as cheese, maple syrup, and beef (the beef is actually from the farm across the road from the schoolhouse). Ice cream!!!! A beautiful scenic drive around Salem/Hebron to get there. About a 10 minute drive from the schoolhouse. Cash only.
Great thai food and great customer service! The spring rolls are the best!
6 locals recommend
Twins Thai Food
495 NY-29Great thai food and great customer service! The spring rolls are the best!
Jay's Pizza
1169 NY-29Great pizza for take-out and friendly staff!
Royal Panda
1251 NY-29A local favorite! Never misses! Take out!
Check their website for hours and stop by for tasting or glass and a yummy cheese plate. You can also buy a bottle or two to take with you! Sit outside and enjoy beautiful views, when your finished, take a walk through the vineyard. My favorite wine is the Lafayette!
11 locals recommend
Victory View Vineyard
11975 NY-40Check their website for hours and stop by for tasting or glass and a yummy cheese plate. You can also buy a bottle or two to take with you! Sit outside and enjoy beautiful views, when your finished, take a walk through the vineyard. My favorite wine is the Lafayette!
Great off the beaten path stop for local cuts of meat, we hear there's 30 different types of sausage! The drive over is beautiful and you'll be right near the Georgi too, make a morning of the trip. About a 10 minute drive from the schoolhouse.
Yushak's Supermarket
1042 Co Rd 61Great off the beaten path stop for local cuts of meat, we hear there's 30 different types of sausage! The drive over is beautiful and you'll be right near the Georgi too, make a morning of the trip. About a 10 minute drive from the schoolhouse.
Currently operating as drive-thru only. So many original flavors! We love cotton candy, cookie monster, and M&M. Ice cream sandwiches, shakes, sundaes and more! Cash only
11 locals recommend
The Ice Cream Man
417 NY-29Currently operating as drive-thru only. So many original flavors! We love cotton candy, cookie monster, and M&M. Ice cream sandwiches, shakes, sundaes and more! Cash only
Located in Schuylerville, about a 15 minute drive from the schoolhouse. They have a larger indoor seating area and an outdoor deck. We like the Lupulion Ipa the best, super friendly staff. No food options.
Bound by Fate Brewing Taproom
31 Ferry StLocated in Schuylerville, about a 15 minute drive from the schoolhouse. They have a larger indoor seating area and an outdoor deck. We like the Lupulion Ipa the best, super friendly staff. No food options.
Off the beaten path tap room and farm brewery. It's a pretty drive out there. They offer wood fired pizza in the summer and you can always bring your own meal/snacks. Close to Battenkill Creamery and Gardenworks. You could hit up all three in one lovely driving trip!
11 locals recommend
R.S. Taylor & Sons Brewery and Tap Room
3602 County Rte 30Off the beaten path tap room and farm brewery. It's a pretty drive out there. They offer wood fired pizza in the summer and you can always bring your own meal/snacks. Close to Battenkill Creamery and Gardenworks. You could hit up all three in one lovely driving trip!
Umm Yum! Farm store and dairy! They serve homemade icecream year round with fun seasonal flavors. You can also get take home pizza's, meats, cheeses, and milk of course. About a 20 minute drive from the schoolhouse.
10 locals recommend
King Brothers Dairy
329 King RdUmm Yum! Farm store and dairy! They serve homemade icecream year round with fun seasonal flavors. You can also get take home pizza's, meats, cheeses, and milk of course. About a 20 minute drive from the schoolhouse.
A must visit if you want a scenic drive and a great place to shop. 3rd generation family farm and farm store. Lots of local goodies. About a 10 minute drive into the country.
13 locals recommend
Gardenworks Farm
1055 County Rte 30A must visit if you want a scenic drive and a great place to shop. 3rd generation family farm and farm store. Lots of local goodies. About a 10 minute drive into the country.
Brand new coffee shop in the village, breakfast sandwiches all day long, also has lunch food! Great vibe, five minute drive from the schoolhouse!
Cloud 9 Cafe
99 Main StBrand new coffee shop in the village, breakfast sandwiches all day long, also has lunch food! Great vibe, five minute drive from the schoolhouse!
This is a recently re-opened re-opened restaurant in the village of Greenwich. Wallie's was a famous spot back in the day for the after track crowd. After being shuttered for years in underwent an extensive renovation and is under new ownership. Sit in the bar for a more historic pub feeling. Food and drinks are always tasty!
6 locals recommend
Wallie's of Greenwich
54 Main StreetThis is a recently re-opened re-opened restaurant in the village of Greenwich. Wallie's was a famous spot back in the day for the after track crowd. After being shuttered for years in underwent an extensive renovation and is under new ownership. Sit in the bar for a more historic pub feeling. Food and drinks are always tasty!
This restaurant is in Schuylerville, about halfway between Greenwich and Saratoga. Historic feel and large portions. Never misses!
7 locals recommend
Gepettos Italian Restaurant
120 Broad StThis restaurant is in Schuylerville, about halfway between Greenwich and Saratoga. Historic feel and large portions. Never misses!
City/town information
Need to see a little more civilization? Head to Saratoga Springs and take a walk down historic Broadway. Here you'll find restaurants galore and a mix of boutique shops and name brands. Take a walk through historic Congress Park but remember...don't feed the ducks : )
296 locals recommend
Saratoga Springs
Need to see a little more civilization? Head to Saratoga Springs and take a walk down historic Broadway. Here you'll find restaurants galore and a mix of boutique shops and name brands. Take a walk through historic Congress Park but remember...don't feed the ducks : )
Traveler advice
Getting around
Craving some shopping and night life? Head to Saratoga!
We love our rural setting and local farm stores but If you are looking to travel a little further from the schoolhouse (about 20 minutes) check out Saratoga Springs. This small city has a great downtown with specialty shops, a variety of restaurants and bars and beautiful architecture. Take a walk down Broadway and visit Congress Park.
What to pack
Have Some Cash : )
We love swiping our cards too but out here some of the smaller places are cash only. We still forget half the time and dive for quarters in our car. It helps to carry a little cash...especially for ice cream!
Customs and culture
Everything is seasonal here!
Check facebook pages and websites of local farm stores and breweries for the most up to date information and hours.