SPAC (aka TOUPSTOWN EAST): Saratoga Springs, New York

The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is a 25,100 capacity  amphitheater in Saratoga Springs, New York.  One
hundred ten feet high (the equivalent of 10 stories), it is sited in a natural, curved bowl surrounded by towering pines and
sweeping lawns.  Inside are sheltered seats for 5,100 people; outside, the sloping lawn accommodates an additional
20,000.

















VENUE
What Makes SPAC the Best of What's Around? - A description by Chris (defcon)
Seating Chart - This is 2 detailed seating charts of SPAC
Seating Chart - This is an Interactive seating chart from Live Nation
Set Lists - This is a link to DMBAlmanac to all of the SPAC set lists since 1994
SPAC Images - Various pictures of SPAC
Official Website of SPAC
Venue Info
About SPAC
Venue History
Wikipedia - History and information about SPAC

CAMPING
Lee's Park Campground
  • Drinkfest, fireworks, and all night noise
  • One very small bathroom with a long line  
  • If its dry its a dust bowl and If it rains its a mud pit  
  • Its right on Lake Saratoga and 10 min from SPAC (2.5 miles)
  • Lock your shit up and don't leave items behind (grills, tables, chairs) when u go to a show because people will jack em
  • Aside from all the negatives, it's one hellofa good time!
Moreau Lake State Park - Laid back camping (10 miles from SPAC)

HOTEL/MOTEL/RESORT
NOTE: Make your reservations as soon as you can.  In the summer months hotels fill up quickly in Saratoga and especially for
DMB weekend.  Also, they can be quite expensive.  If you need less expensive options search for hotels in the following cities:
Clifton Park, Glens Falls, Queensbury.
Gideon Putnam Spa Resort - Located inside Saratoga Spa State Park
Best Western Park Inn - Located just outside Saratoga Spa State Park
Hilton Garden Inn - In Saratoga Springs (1.5 miles from SPAC)
Holiday Inn - In Saratoga Springs (2 miles from SPAC)
Springs Motel - In Saratoga Springs (2 miles from SPAC)
Hampton Inn & Suites - in downtown Saratoga Springs in the heart of the nightlife (2.5 miles from SPAC)
Discover Saratoga - Directory of Hotels/Motels in Saratoga Springs

BARS
Peabodys Sports Bar & Grille - Quaint sports bar right next to Bailey's, has a good DMB selection on the juxebox
Baileys Cafe - Large indoor and outdoor bar and restaurant with a huge drink list, typically has live music
Saratoga City Tavern - 4 story bar with a roof top deck, best view in town!
Parting Glass Pub - Your typical irish bar with a good beer selection
Gaffney's Restaurant - Jazzy outdoor courtyard bar and restaurant, typically has live music

MISCELLANEOUS - from "Your Newbie Guide to The Complete SPAC-tacular Concert Experience (2006)" by Fay (fleffer)
Guidelines to Follow at SPAC
Remember A Few Things
Places of Interest in Saratoga Springs
Guidelines for Attending a DMB Show

DIRECTIONS TO SPAC                                                    SPAC 2010!!!

SPAC TAILGATE PARTY                                                  SPAC 2009

ANTSMARCHING.ORG SPAC THREAD                            SPAC 2008

If you have any additional useful information that I can add to this page           
(hotels, restaurants, bars, etc.) please
EMAIL me.
                                                                          
Yes you can grill.
Keep your drinks in a plastic cup.
Do not act retarded.
You should be fine.
SPAC FACTS

First SPAC Special, Harry Belafonte (6/27/67)

Largest Crowd, 40,231 (The Grateful Dead, 6/27/85)

Most Performances, Dave Matthews Band with 22 total

Longest Performance Relationship, Ray Charles (32
years), Chicago (32 years)

Most Expensive Ticket, $200 (The Eagles, 1994)

Most Sold-Out Performances, 10 - Dave Matthews Band  
                                                                   (as of 2009)