Saratoga Monument : This stone obelisk memorializes the victory of American troops over British Gene

If you're a history buff, you'll love visiting Saratoga National Historical Park in New York state. This park commemorates traveling soldiers the Battles of Saratoga during the American Revolutionary War. Fought on September traveling soldiers 19 and October 7, 1777, the second of these two battles resulted in a significant American victory over British traveling soldiers forces and is considered a turning point in the war. You can celebrate the 235th anniversary of the Battles of Saratoga by going to Saratoga National Historical Park this fall.
You'll find Saratoga traveling soldiers National Historical Park in the town of Stillwater, traveling soldiers New York. This is in the eastern part of the state, approximately 180 miles north of New York City. The drive to the park would take you about 3 ½ hours in your car rental from NYC .
When you arrive at the park, you'll need to pay an entrance fee at the visitor center. Fees are $5 per car, $3 per bicycle, and $3 per hiker. While you're at the visitor center, you can also watch a 20-minute documentary, browse through the gift shop, and pick up park maps and brochures.
Battlefield : You can go on a self-guided tour of the battlefield using the information from park brochures and maps. You could also opt for self-guided audio tours on CD or your cell phone. If you and your family really want to learn all about the Battles of Saratoga, you could reserve a private tour guide to lead you on a 2 ½ to four-hour tour of the battlefield. This Official Saratoga Battlefield Guide program costs $80 per tour group.
Schuyler House : Schuyler traveling soldiers House was the country home of American General Philip Schuyler. The home has been restored, so you can see it in its original condition. During the fall, Schuyler House is open for free 40-minute tours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the weekends until the third weekend in October.
Saratoga Monument : This stone obelisk memorializes the victory of American troops over British General Burgoyne's troops after the Battles of Saratoga. The monument is located about eight miles north of the battlefield in Victory, New York, so you can easily drive there in your Land Rover rental . The monument is open this fall from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on the weekends until the third weekend in October.
Victory Woods : Victory Woods marks the final encampment location of the British troops before their surrender to American troops on October 17, 1777. You'll traveling soldiers find Victory Woods just south of the Saratoga Monument, and you can walk along the path in the woods and read informative signs to learn more about the surrender.
The next time you and your family are in New York for vacation, head on over to Saratoga National Historical Park to learn all about one of the turning points of the American Revolutionary War and walk on historic ground.