You unpacked the boxes — now here is where students at Skidmore College (Saratoga Springs, NY) actually eat, shop, bank, and hang out. Bookmark this for your first month.
Esperanto Late-night
Home of the doughboy; Caroline St off Broadway, the classic late-night Skidmore run
Uncommon Grounds Coffee & bagels
Broadway coffeehouse and study spot; house-roasted coffee and oversized bagels
Hattie's Southern
Fried chicken landmark since 1938 on Phila St; go-to parents-weekend splurge
Cantina Mexican
Casual tacos and burritos at 408 Broadway, across from Congress Park
Druthers Brewing Company Brewpub
Broadway brewpub known for mac and cheese and burgers; easy group dinner spot
Sushi Thai Garden Sushi/Thai
Affordable sushi and Thai standby on Phila St downtown, ~5 min drive from campus
Market 32 by Price Chopper Grocery
Closest full grocery, 115 Ballston Ave, ~5 min drive; pharmacy inside
CVS Pharmacy Pharmacy
Downtown location off Broadway for prescriptions, toiletries, and snacks
Walmart Supercenter Big box
On Route 50 in Wilton, ~10 min drive; cheapest bulk dorm-supply run
Target Big box
Route 50 by Wilton Mall, ~10-12 min drive; dorm decor, basics, groceries
Northshire Bookstore Books
Big indie bookstore on Broadway; author events and weekend browsing
Adirondack Trust Company Local bank
Saratoga's hometown bank since 1901; main office 473 Broadway, ATMs citywide
Bank of America
National bank with a Broadway branch and ATMs downtown
KeyBank
Branch and ATM on Broadway downtown, ~5 min drive from campus
Saratoga Hospital Urgent Care - Wilton Urgent care
Walk-in clinic at 3040 Route 50, ~10 min; Saratoga Hospital ER is on Church St
US Post Office Post office
Historic downtown branch at 475 Broadway for mail and packages
Saratoga Springs Public Library Study spot
49 Henry St downtown; quiet off-campus study, free wifi and meeting rooms
The Boiler Room Cut and Shave Co. Barber
Barbershop at 376 Broadway; on Skidmore's own student resource list
Broadway downtown Main drag
Downtown strip ~1.5 miles from campus; shops, cafes, and nightlife
Saratoga Spa State Park Outdoors
Mineral springs, trails, and pools off South Broadway; cheap day outside
SPAC Live music
Summer amphitheater in Spa State Park; ballet, orchestra, and major tours
North Woods Campus tradition
Wooded trail network behind campus; the classic Skidmore study-break walk
Congress Park Cheap fun
Free downtown park with springs, duck ponds, and a historic carousel
Hand-checked August 2026. Hours and locations change — give places a quick look before you head out. Some links on this site earn us a commission at no cost to you.