From Legend Sushi Bistro to Alaturco Mediterranean Grill to Front Street Delicatessan and Pizzeria Ballston Spa gives Saratoga Springs a run for its money when it comes to top notch dining and varied choices!

Channel your Southern side at Next Door Kitchen + Bar with surprisingly flavorful fried green tomatoes, make the tough decision between bananas foster or apple crisp at Iron Roost, and experience scones like you never have before at The Whistling Kettle. Regardless of what you’re looking for, there’s sure to be an eatery that can satisfy your craving.

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Ballston Spa Antique Center, Stone Soup Antique Gallery, Acorn Appraisals & Consulting, and more – if you love antiquing you’ll have no shortage of choices in Ballston Spa. Pop into Daisy Dry Goods for “a wonderful selection of items with history and character,” as one Google reviewer said. They’re known to have colorful Fiestaware, unique teapots, vintage jewelry, and more high quality antiques.

There’s more than antiques, though – visit Double M Western Store for everything western, New 2 You Fine Consignment Boutique for designer apparel at affordable prices, and Boho Chic Boutique for one-of-a-kind items from over 50 New York State artisans.

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When walking through Ballston Spa you’ll notice a “Little Free Library” in Wiswall Park, decorative birdhouses on several street corners, and numerous little touches that speak to the hometown feel of this quaint Village. Many hardworking and respected businesses call Ballston Spa home in addition to restaurants and shops.

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There are also worthwhile attractions and events to check out! Enjoy the Brookside Museum, one of the oldest houses in the Village constructed in 1792, and the National Bottle Museum. Come Halloween, make a reservation at Double M Haunted Hayrides, mark your calendar for the Ballston Spa Witch Walk, and then look ahead to Christmastime for the Ballston Spa Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting. There are also the many events that take place at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds.

The Ballston Spa Central School District currently serves approximately 4,000 students from Pre-kindergarten through grade 12. A diverse socioeconomic population resides within our suburban district, which encompasses portions of the Towns of Milton, Malta, Ballston, and Charlton and the Village of Ballston Spa. Over 140,000 people live within 15 minutes of Ballston Spa, supporting and working at over 5,500 businesses.  

The district includes four elementary schools (grades Pre-K-5), which include Milton Terrace Elementary School, Gordon Creek Elementary School, Malta Avenue Elementary School and Wood Road Elementary School; Ballston Spa Middle School (grades 6-8) and Ballston Spa High School (grades 9-12). Click here to learn more about the Ballston Spa Central School District.