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CITY GUIDE 120 J U LY/AU G U S T 2 015 UNTACKED SIRO'S For those who want to sing along instead of just listening to live music, Siro's, with its iconic blue awning and ceramic lawn jockeys, is an upscale trackside mainstay. Located on the opposite side of the racecourse on Lincoln Avenue, this clubby piano bar in the front of the restaurant is a favorite haunt of some of the biggest names in the racing business. "If you're going there to eat, bring a wallet and a friend's wallet," admits former jockey and current NBC racing analyst Donna Barton Brothers. "But as far as late night, after dinner, looking for some fun at a piano bar? There is no better place." In fact, you may easily find yourself dancing and singing along to classics like "Piano Man" and old Journey tunes with racing personalities like owner (and celebrity chef) Bobby Flay and Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Shug McGaughey (this happened to me). "It's pretty heavily weighted to some of the game's biggest owners," says Brothers. "Some of the most serious people in the industry gather there—it's like a pop-up party all the time!" 168 Lincoln Avenue, Saratoga Springs. (518) 584-4030. SirosRestaurantNY.com. SARATOGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Just a 10-minute stroll from the Gideon Putnam Resort, also located within the lush park, the SPAC hosts the New York City Ballet and the Philadelphia Orchestra as well as a variety of pop, jazz and chamber music concerts and the Saratoga Wine and Food Festival. The Grateful Dead, James Taylor and Ray Charles have all performed at this amazing venue located in the heart of Saratoga Springs. 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs. (518) 584-9330. SPAC.org. PHOTO COURTESY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/ NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING AND HALL OF FAME PHOTO COURTESY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/ STOCK STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY TIMES UNION PHOTO NATIONAL RACING MUSEUM AND HALL OF FAME Across from the track on Union Avenue is the National Racing Museum and Hall of Fame. The museum showcases an extensive collection of racing memorabilia, highlighting the achievements of trainers, jockeys and horses through both exhibitions and interactive displays. Inductees to the Hall of Fame, awarded to those displaying excellence as breeders, owners, trainers, jockeys and horses, are celebrated in the Hall of Fame Gallery. 191 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs. (800) 562-5394 or (518) 584-0400. RacingMuseum.org.

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