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SARATOGA AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM Those interested in the other type of horsepower can visit the Saratoga Automobile Museum, located on the grounds of the park in the renovated Saratoga Bottling Plant. Exhibitions feature not only actual classic automobiles, but also photography and paintings of cars. 110 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs. (518) 587-1935. SaratogaAutoMuseum.org. CHEZ PIERRE If you need a break from the bustling energy of downtown Saratoga, head north to Chez Pierre, a family-run French bistro that's been a staple of the racing crowd since opening in 1963. "I make a point of going there at least once every year," says trainer Jonathan Sheppard. "They've been there as long as I've been going there, practically! It's very good food—nothing fancy, nothing pretentious—but it's very popular with the racetrack people." The restaurant was started by a former American GI, Joe Baldwin, who, while stationed in France, fell in love with a woman named Pierrette and her native cuisine. They eventually married and had four children (the restaurant is named after their first son, Pierre), all of whom now play integral roles in the business. Chez Pierre offers traditional French bistro fare along with personal creations including filet of sole Marguery, veal vosgienne and tournedos chasseur. 979 Route 9, Gansevoort. (518) 793-3350 or (800) 672-0666. ChezPierreRestaurant.com. IMPRESSIONS OF SARATOGA The local source for "everything horse," Impressions of Saratoga offers a range of gifts, collectibles and souvenirs. Opened in 1978, the store even has its own mascot, a miniature horse named Upset, and their own apparel and gifts collection, The Dark Horse. "Our mascot, Upset, is named after the only horse to beat Man o' War, in 1919," explains Maddy Zanetti of Impressions. "Though Upset is much smaller than a Thoroughbred, standing at only 33" tall, he's just around to spread the legends of The Dark Horse." 368 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. (518) 587-0666. ImpressionsSaratoga.com. PHOTO COURTESY OF SARATOGA AUTO MUSEUM TOD MARKS PHOTO CITY GUIDE 122 J U LY/AU G U S T 2 015 UNTACKED

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