I have so many fond memories growing up. There were always vacations at Cape Cod, plenty of visits to Fenway Park and of course hours and hours of playing games like tag, red light and hide and seek.
Growing up every year we knew once July ended we were going on a road trip. We knew we were getting on the Massachusetts turnpike and three hours later we would be at our destination: Saratoga, NY.
What a great town with grace, charm and the greatest race track in the country. I mean no disrespect to Belmont Park, Churchill Downs or Santa Anita Park, but Saratoga Race Track is the most fan-friendly racetrack in the country and is filled with so much history and beauty.
Interestingly enough their tagline was “THE AUGUST PLACE TO BE.” When I was growing up, Saratoga Racetrack was only open in August so, perhaps this is the best tagline I have ever heard. Over the years they have extended it and this year’s session is 36 days long.
Since we are now in August, what is your choice for “THE AUGUST PLACE TO BE?” So many readers are planning their last vacations of the summer so I am sure they will be interested in your comments.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Stephenie King Gordon says:
anywhere but the South and it’s 100 degree humidity heavy weather… I seriously don’t even want to walk to my car it’s so gross.
Michael Mitrano says:
Cape Cod — no question. We’ll be there in a week!
Kelley Styring says:
Having moved to Oregon 4 years ago, I can’t even think of going anywhere else this time of year. The farmer’s markets are open, the weather is a crisp 75 and sunny all day. It’s unreal. Having visited Dallas recently, I now remember that August is the January of the South. I ran from my air conditioned car to the air conditioned house and could not get a frosty beer in my hand fast enough. In Oregon, we have 6 – 8 months of rain, so don’t be too mad. We earn August.
Anne Brown says:
Santa Fe New Mexico for Indian Market Weekend, third weekend in August.
I’ll be there later this week!
"Uncle J" says:
We do live in Saratoga Springs and couldn’t imagine being any where else. The Saratoga Experience includes, the Jazz Festival, NYC Ballet Co., Philadelphia Orchestra, Opera Specials, the best concerts – i.e.,Dave Mathews tomorrow,8/14, and of course 36 days of the best thoroughbred racing. Nothing could be better than this!!
Art galleries, great restaurants for every pallet and budget and the newest one is FIFTY SOUTH, a creation of Kim Klopstock, owner of the LILY and The ROSE, the areas foremost caterer.
Let me know if you are interested and we will help arrange a “red carpet’ treatment for you.
Merrill Dubrow says:
I need to add Seagrove, Florida to the list (located 30 miles from Destin) – we just returned from a week long vacation that included:
Swimming in the ocean
Sitting in a hot tub – not that it was cold out
Swimming in a pool
The beached are beautiful and the sand is the finest my little feet have ever touched!
Very relaxing trip!
Merrill