A Travel Guide to Clifton Park, New York|Clifton Park is a vibrant town located in the heart of Saratoga County, making it a perfect base for exploring the Capital Region. It offers a blend of natural beauty, suburban convenience, and a thriving local scene. Here is a guide to some of the best places to go, with a special focus on The Blooming Artist.||The Blooming Artist|As a unique gem in Clifton Park, The Blooming Artist is more than just a gallery; it's an interactive arts destination.||Visit the Gallery: Take time to browse the fine art gallery, which features work from a diverse group of local artists. The space is thoughtfully curated and provides an opportunity to purchase original pieces.||Take a Class: This is the best way to experience the studio. They offer a wide variety of hands-on courses in painting, pottery, drawing, and even stained glass. It's a great activity for a solo trip, a date, or a fun outing with friends.||Attend an Event: The studio also hosts special events like open houses, artist receptions, and workshops. Check their website for a calendar of upcoming activities.||Other Places to Visit in Clifton Park|After your visit to the gallery, explore the other attractions Clifton Park has to offer.||For Outdoor Fun:||Clifton Common: This large public park is the town's hub for recreation. You can find walking paths, sports fields, and an ice arena. In the summer, it hosts free concerts and community events.||Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve: Located along the Mohawk River, this preserve offers miles of scenic trails, perfect for walking, hiking, and bird watching. It's a beautiful spot to relax and connect with nature.||Mohawk Towpath Scenic Byway: Follow this historic route for a scenic drive or walk along the old Erie Canal. It's a great way to learn about the region's history while enjoying the outdoors.||For Family and Entertainment:||Spare Time Entertainment Center: This is a great stop for a rainy day. It features bowling, a large arcade, and laser tag, along with food and drinks.||Regal Clifton Park: Catch a movie at this local cinema that screens the latest blockbusters.||Bowman Orchards: Depending on the season, you can enjoy apple picking, a corn maze, and other family-friendly activities at this popular local farm.||Dining & Drinks|Clifton Park has a wide range of dining options, from casual to upscale.||Casual Dining:||The Flats Restaurant & Tavern: A popular spot for lunch and dinner, offering tavern favorites in a relaxed atmosphere.||Snyder's Restaurant: A long-standing local institution known for its home-style cooking and classic American breakfast and lunch dishes.||For a Special Night Out:||Delmonico's Italian Steakhouse: If you're looking for a more formal dining experience, this Italian steakhouse is a classic choice.||The Exchange: This restaurant offers a modern dining experience with creative dishes and a lively atmosphere, located in a beautifully restored...
Read moreI have never had any issue with cancelling a reservation in any hotel I've stayed in over the many years I have travelled ; until dealing with this Hampton Inn in Clifton Park in upstate NY.on Plank Rd. If you are booking read my story before you book as a forwarning. I booked initially in April and was told by the assocaite who I cancelled the reservation with that the reservation was cancelled no problem , got you! So I went on assuming that they had cancelled the reservation. There was Never any mention of getting a cancellation confirmation number or any follow up email until the day before my initial reservation reminder email; yaeh , they remembereed to send that email. I then immediately called them to RE - cancell the reserevation that should have already been cancelled way back in April which is when I discovered that they had discovered 5 cancerous tumors in my liver which require a liver transplant to save my life. So, to say I was a little preoccupied is an understatement: not to mention the cost involved to have just the pre-op testing done. So, yes $268.00 goes a long way towards paying the medical bills I am now faced with. Again , I was told that no worries your resi is cancelled . Then I get my credit card bill and see the charges for 2 days , close to $600.00 total. BTW, each associate I dealt with knew I was dealing with a cancer issue. And so did the GM Coleen Palmer when she finally returned my call from a week ago. She stated that she was being magnamous in meeting me halfway and refunding 1 day. She stated that it was the middle of track season and that she held those rooms.I seriously doubt that those rooms stayed empty.And If They were held it was because her associates who need to be adressed and trained in how to properly cancel a persons reservation . I WILL REPEAT AGAIN , NO CANCELLATION NUMBER WAS MENTIONED OR GIVEN AND NO FOLLOW UP EMAIL WAS EVER MENTIONED OR SENT! I worked for a corporation and know that exceptions to the rules can always be made especially for extenuating circumstances like for instance, CANCER. So if you have to visit someone and are contemplating this hotel , I would suggest you go to the next hotel down the road especially if you have had a friend or member of your family facing cancer treatment. I own that I made an error in trusting that the Right thing would be done but in my case it wasn't . Enjoy your stay if you do decide to stay at The Hamton Inn in Clifton Park , NY. Sincerely Daniel Rosario a cancer survivor whose still fighting and Yeah I pulled the cancer card, so what! If it makes one person change their mind about staying at this ... (fill in the blank) ,hotel I've...
Read moreWe were in NY to visit family. Normally we really enjoy our stay, this one not so much. After a 4 hour drive, we arrived at the Hampton Inn to find we couldn't pull into the parking lot because they were resurfacing the parking lot and had to park in a connecting strip mall. So we lugged our luggage up to our room (201). We opened our door which had a sticker on the door and door jam which is suppose to mean it has been sterilized and hasn't been used. The sticker is supposed to break apart upon entry, but we saw rooms where the door was left ajar and the sticker was peeled away so it could be replaced after use. I always check the room and bathroom before we get settled. I checked the bathroom and found a dark hair in the sink and the toilet had not been cleaned. I called the desk and they apologized and sent someone up to re clean the bathroom. The housekeeper came in with a rag and spray, she said that everything was cleaned by her and was not used. I showed her the toilet which she cleaned and stated that the stains were permanent. She sprayed and scrubbed the toilet and guess what! The stain came out! The hair she just picked out of the sink. Hampton Inn normally has great beds, not ours! Soft and lumpy! I asked about another room and was told that there weren't any at that time. We arrived on a Sunday and left today. On Monday night, coming back to the hotel, we see a tractor trailer parked right on the side of the hotel. We thought it was delivering baked goods to the hotel, so didn't think anything about it even though it was parked under our room. At 5:49 I woke up to the sound of a diesel engine! I went to the window and saw the truck had stayed overnight and was idling under my window!! I went down to the desk and asked why the tractor trailer was permitted to stay right next to the hotel instead of being told to park in the adjacent strip mall! The gentleman at the front desk must have been asleep because he didn't respond! I walked away saying that my statement had fallen on deaf ears and he said he heard me and I said "but you don't care"! No response! I normally handle things better but things just were not going well. Oh wait! It gets better! I forgot to tell you that they decided to clean the carpets while we were there! Not only did we endure toxic chemicals in the cleaner, but the noise level from the machines and after the fans was unbelievable! We are long standing Hilton Honors members and I think our experience is beyond normal. We will never stay at this Hampton Inn again. They should refund our...
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