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Originally Posted by Secretariat

does any body ever go there for the spa like springs or is it a big spring factory that gave the place it name ??

springs ??

what springes, you never see a horse in the springs, heck you never even hear of them.

i thnk they are fictional to make the name of the dumpy little town sound quaint.

I'm surprised you didn't google this to find out yourself, but here you go...

The springs in Saratoga arise from complex geological phenomena. The limestone layers of a basin between Lake George and Albany trap ancient seawater, but the solid layer of shale that seals in the waters is fractured along the Saratoga fault, which outcrops within the town and environs of Saratoga Springs. As the water escapes to the surface, it dissolves the overlying limestone layers, contributing to the unique content of the springs. The springs of Saratoga are some of the few naturally carbonated springs found in the United States.

Saratoga Spa State Park, located three miles from downtown Saratoga, is home to several springs. The Hathorn #3, Coesa, Orena, and Polaris springs offer different tastes; other springs within the park are labeled radioactive because of minute quantities of radon gas. The Island Spouter is a "geyser" built up by an island of carbonate deposits in the middle of a stream.

In the town of Saratoga Springs, additional springs can be found. A hundred years ago, these springs were advertised for their potential for healing skin disorders, curing the effects of "abdominal plethora," and relieving indigestion. Today, they are one of the many interesting attractions of the region.

http://www.outreach.psu.edu/C&I/WRI/...chPage=springs