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08-05-2010, 09:49 AM
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Monmouth to The Spa trip.
Hey guys. I'm taking the family up to Saratoga for the Personal Ensign. Have lodging at the Spa, but I'm looking for a stop over Saturday night since I'm bringing the little guy. Anyone on here from the Shore make this trip regularly and have any advice on a stop over spot and/or accomodations? Thanks.
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08-05-2010, 09:54 AM
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It's like a four plus hour drive, no? Just stop in the city somewhere.
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08-05-2010, 10:02 AM
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08-05-2010, 10:03 AM
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Ya it's only like 2.5 hours I think.
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08-05-2010, 10:31 AM
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It's 30 minutes from Albany to Saratoga and I can get to NYC from my home in Albany in about 2.5 hrs, so it's over that from Monmouth to Saratoga. If you want to cut the trip in 1/2 stop down in the mid Hudson area, by Kingston or such.
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08-05-2010, 10:34 AM
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08-05-2010, 10:42 AM
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The other thing is, I would warn you against bring your kid to the track 2 hours before the races actually start. I know my son was 6 last year and we went early to watch Andy do the show and by 2:30ish he was done. I'm not sure for how long you are going, but be strategic with your time especially with the kids. Looking back, I should have left him with my wife at the hotel and then just have them meet me at the track later.
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08-05-2010, 10:49 AM
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Good advice. As of right now, the little man loves watching the horses and we spend 3-4 hours at Monmouth no problem. I should time our arrival close to post time however. Good call. Mommy and AJ might be making an early exit if it's raining or hot though, and daddy will be on foot, hitchhiking or taking a cab back to the hotel.
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08-05-2010, 11:57 AM
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Good Luck . Let me know how you make out as I am taking my 11 yo son ( w/ autism) on Travers week. He loves horses and wants to go to Woodbine. So we are doing the tour of Saratoga/Woodbine. We are 70 miles south of you . Anyone ever do the breakfast tour/program with their kids? Last edited by jenroypa : 08-05-2010 at 11:59 AM. Reason: spelling
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08-05-2010, 11:59 AM
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http://www.derbytrail.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31353
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08-05-2010, 12:08 PM
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You probably wont need to stop anywhere... though a night in the big city is always fun for the family. edit: probably a little shorter of a trip without traffic but it seems like you can always count traffic in NJ & NY
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08-05-2010, 12:11 PM
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08-05-2010, 12:29 PM
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08-05-2010, 08:40 PM
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Driving from Philly
I drive up to Saratoga and it always takes me a really long time from the Philly International Airport area. What is your secret? Which route do you take?
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08-05-2010, 10:53 PM
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08-05-2010, 10:56 PM
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08-05-2010, 11:20 PM
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It's 190 miles between the 2, so you can figure how long it will take based on how fasr you drive. It;s major highways all the way, but there can be major traffice jams anywhere along the way.
If you decide to make a stop along the way, Mahwah, NJ would fit within your travel time frame. http://www.google.com/search?sourcei...rlz=1I7TSHB_en
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