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Old 03-27-2008, 12:03 PM
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Looking into making a trip to the Spa this summer and was trying to determine where to stay... Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Old 03-27-2008, 12:05 PM
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Looking into making a trip to the Spa this summer and was trying to determine where to stay... Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.
Good luck finding anything now, everything is booked. I am hoping to get there the first weekend in August, but it really depends on how Vegas goes the week before. I would recommend looking 15-20 miles out and driving in.
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Old 03-27-2008, 12:09 PM
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looks like the Hilton and Embassy Suites both have rooms, pricey ($450+ per night) but available. Just so happens that my anniversary is Travers weekend, so not exactly the best weekend to look for rooms...
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Old 03-27-2008, 12:13 PM
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looks like the Hilton and Embassy Suites both have rooms, pricey ($450+ per night) but available. Just so happens that my anniversary is Travers weekend, so not exactly the best weekend to look for rooms...
yeah, it is no joke there, at a minimum you are looking at $250-$300...
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Old 03-27-2008, 12:17 PM
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yep... just like L-ville around Derby-time.
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Old 03-27-2008, 12:32 PM
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I stay at the courtyard marriott....but its expensive, 500 per night I think.
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Old 03-28-2008, 10:05 AM
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looks like the Hilton and Embassy Suites both have rooms, pricey ($450+ per night) but available. Just so happens that my anniversary is Travers weekend, so not exactly the best weekend to look for rooms...
Try Steve's B. Backyard .. Im not sure of the rates for One tent ? But you do get a coupon for a free meal @ the bbq !!!
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I don't recommend the floor of the albany airport...not very comfy
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I don't recommend the floor of the albany airport...not very comfy
I concur.
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Old 03-28-2008, 01:08 PM
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Good luck finding anything now, everything is booked. I am hoping to get there the first weekend in August, but it really depends on how Vegas goes the week before. I would recommend looking 15-20 miles out and driving in.
That is my favorite weekend of the entire meet. If you're still around on Monday, try to get to the Hall of Fame induction. I'm not sure if yearling sales are your thing, but that is the weekend of F-T SAR too.
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Old 03-28-2008, 02:43 PM
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That is my favorite weekend of the entire meet. If you're still around on Monday, try to get to the Hall of Fame induction. I'm not sure if yearling sales are your thing, but that is the weekend of F-T SAR too.
Hall of Fame no, but the yearling thing I might check out this year. All depends on how the next couple months go because I doubt I am going to be allowed to take all this time off work, so if I don't have a job, I AM THERE.
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Old 03-27-2008, 01:38 PM
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Looking into making a trip to the Spa this summer and was trying to determine where to stay... Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.
I stay at The birches on RT.9 in Wilton. This year its 142 a night. Its less than 10 mins. to the track. Nothin fancy but its clean and run by very nice people. Its worth a call.
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I live 1hr. 20 min from the track and I will rent you my house for only 18,000.00 for the meet.
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I live 1hr. 20 min from the track and I will rent you my house for only 18,000.00 for the meet.
A lot of nice places to stay between Herkimer and Fort Plain..... .....real country livin!
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A lot of nice places to stay between Herkimer and Fort Plain..... .....real country livin!
complete with banjo music in the distance?

we stayed at the Wingate by albany airport last year. easy to get to, easy off and on the interstate. 15-20 min. straight shot to saratoga.
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complete with banjo music in the distance?

we stayed at the Wingate by albany airport last year. easy to get to, easy off and on the interstate. 15-20 min. straight shot to saratoga.
more like distorted amps blare heavy metal music
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I live 1hr. 20 min from the track and I will rent you my house for only 18,000.00 for the meet.
I can do better than this....I live a 10 min walk from the track and you can camp out on my front lawn for only 9,000.00 for the meet.
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For me the Community Court Motel is the best place and best value. Right next to the Holiday Inn at half the cost. Great location, clean motel, and a great deal. For me being able to park the car and walk to the track as well as downtown makes the trip so much better. Google them as they are on the web..talk to the owner, they always save a few rooms. Should be around $185 a night

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