Welcome the Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations 2012 Conference!












September 11-14, 2012 in Saratoga Springs, NY


The AMPO Annual Conference brings together Policy Board members, Executive Directors, technical staffs, federal and state employees, and consultants to share information on a variety of MPO issues.

Conference Registration and Schedule Information:

https://www.ampo.org/content/index.php?pid=261

Hotel Information:

The Saratoga Hilton

(518) 584-4000, To make reservations, Click Here


Saratoga Springs City Center

Transportation

Mileage to Saratoga Springs NY:

  • Boston and New York City: 3 hours by car/less than an hour by air
  • Philadelphia: Approx. 270 miles/under 5 hour drive
  • Montreal within 3 hour drive
  • Burlington VT : Approx 125 miles/under 3 hour drive
  • 3 exits off I-87 (Adirondack Northway: Exits 13, 14 & 15), near I-90
  • 30 minutes from the Albany International Airport, served by several major airlines
  • 40 minutes to the Albany Rensselaer Amtrak Station

By Rail:
AMTRAK
Rensselaer, NY - Albany (ALB)
525 East Street, Rensselaer, NY 12144
Website

Saratoga Train Station-AMTRAK
26 Station Lane, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Call 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245)
Website

By Air:
Albany International Airport
(518) 242-2200
Website
Airport is 30 minutes South of Saratoga Springs.

Shuttle & Taxi:
All Occasions Limousine/Northeast Shuttle Service
Roundtrip shuttle service from the Albany International Airport to the Saratoga Hilton will be available through All Occasions Limousine Service Inc. The fee will be $20 each way. You may only pay in cash. Credit cards are not accepted. Information on how to make a shuttle reservation from the Albany International Airport to the Saratoga Hilton can be found at www.allocclimo.com, and click on reservations. For the return trip to the airport, there will be a sign up sheet at the AMPO Conference.

518-479-5466, www.allocclimo.com

Saratoga Taxi
518-584-2700
*As of February 2012, prices are subject to change, Rate of $65 from Albany International Airport to Saratoga Hilton.

Saratoga Dining
Saratoga dining is one of the Spa City's most treasured pastimes! Its reputation as a multicultural community extends to the many restaurants you will find in Saratoga Springs NY, offering everything from steak and seafood to incredibly flavorful ethnic menus. Saratoga Springs restaurants offer something for everyone, from an irresistible homemade muffin and fresh roasted coffee for breakfast, to some of the finest desserts available in the Northeast! There are many excellent fine dining restaurants in Saratoga Springs, along with great casual eateries, bistros and delis. www.discoversaratoga.org/saratoga-dining/

Spas and Mineral Water
Let the healing waters and mineral baths in Saratoga Springs work their bubbly magic...indulge yourself with a soothing and relaxing massage, hot stone treatment, manicure, pedicure, or sauna therapy. Click here for list of spas!


Saratoga Casino and Raceway
Features over 1,700 slot machines, Vapor Night Club, live harness racing and a variety of eateries ranging from buffet to fine dining. Gaming facility operating hours 10:00 am to 2:00 am, seven days a week. Live harness racing on select nights. Simulcast available 7 days a week. Visit www.saratogagaming.com



Golf Information
Saratoga Springs, NY is an ideal golfing destination, with more than 15 top rated golf courses offering golfers a wide variety of challenging and enjoyable courses. 
Click here for Golf Information!


 
Weather
Local Dining
Learn more about Saratoga's fabulous restaurants. From casual to fine dining, there is something for everyone!

More Information
Directions
Downtown Saratoga Springs offers dining, shopping, cultural sites & more - all within an easy 10-minute walk of your hotel, bed and breakfast, or meeting site!

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View the Saratoga Map
Area Events

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Downtown Saratoga Shopping
Saratoga shopping is considered some of the best entertainment Saratoga Springs has to offer! Get your dose of retail therapy as you browse trendy, upscale clothing stores in downtown Saratoga Springs with the latest fashions, and explore the elegant, one-of-a-kind boutiques scattered throughout downtown Saratoga. Browse antique and book stores, find that special piece of jewelry, fun and unique toys, or one-of-a-kind specialty gifts. You just may find that treasure you've been searching for forever in one of the distinctly unique galleries or shops! Stroll the quaint downtown, enjoy lunch at a great restaurant, and drink in the atmosphere that is uniquely Saratoga. Everything is within walking distance (depending upon how many bags you have!), or just a short drive from your Saratoga accommodations. www.discoversaratoga.org/shopping

 

 

History of Saratoga
The storied background of Saratoga is both dramatic and colorful! From the early lore of native Indians and healing waters, to the history-changing Battle of Saratoga during the Revolutionary War, to the captains of industry and moving picture stars that frequented Saratoga in the early days, there is plenty to explore here in the renowned Spa City! Meeting and convention visitors love to tour the battle grounds, browse area museums, and take a walking tour of the historic healing Saratoga mineral springs!

 

Saratoga Battlefield
Here in the autumn of 1777 American forces met, defeated and forced a major British army to surrender. This crucial American victory renewed patriots’ hopes for independence, secured essential foreign recognition and support, and forever changed the face of the world. The Battlefield is the largest of three sites making up Saratoga National Park.

http://www.nps.gov/sara/index.htm
Meeting and convention visitors love to tour the battle grounds, browse area museums, and take a walking tour of the historic healing Saratoga mineral springs! Click here for a list of Saratoga museums!





National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
The Museum collects, preserves, researches, interprets and exhibits the entire spectrum of Thoroughbred racing, enhanced by interactive displays. Further, the Museum is the Official National Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame honoring Horses, Trainers, and Jockeys. Click here for website








 

 
 
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