Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
Step inside Saratoga Arms, a beautifully restored 1870 landmark in downtown Saratoga Springs, lovingly brought back to life by the Smith family. In this Travels with Darley episode, **Darley Newman—Travel Expert and PBS Host—**meets Amy Smith for an intimate tour of this award-winning, family-run boutique hotel known for its wraparound “Saratoga porch,” original architectural details, and timeless charm.
Discover how this once-dilapidated building was transformed into a warm and elegant stay filled with preserved fireplaces, historic crown molding, and a chandelier dating back to the early days of electrification. Darley shares expert travel tips, cultural insights, and why Saratoga Arms is one of the most unique and welcoming places to stay when exploring Saratoga Springs’ rich history, downtown dining, and iconic attractions.
What You’ll Discover in This Video:
✅ Tour the historic Saratoga Arms with owner Amy Smith
✅ Learn the hotel’s story—from an 1870 original to a beautifully restored boutique stay
✅ See preserved architectural elements: fireplaces, crown molding, & early-electric chandelier
✅ Explore the famous wraparound Saratoga porch built for conversation and people-watching
✅ Insight into the Smith family’s renovation and commitment to historic preservation
✅ Why Saratoga Arms is a top stay for cultural travelers, history lovers & weekend explorers
✅ Expert travel advice from Darley on planning your Saratoga Springs getaway
Get Darley's new book "Revolutionary Road Trip" featuring a chapter on Saratoga darley.link/book
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Step inside Saratoga Arms, a beautifully restored 1870 landmark in downtown Saratoga Springs, lovingly brought back to life by the Smith family. In this Travels with Darley episode, **Darley Newman—Travel Expert and PBS Host—**meets Amy Smith for an intimate tour of this award-winning, family-run boutique hotel known for its wraparound “Saratoga porch,” original architectural details, and timeless charm.
Discover how this once-dilapidated building was transformed into a warm and elegant stay filled with preserved fireplaces, historic crown molding, and a chandelier dating back to the early days of electrification. Darley shares expert travel tips, cultural insights, and why Saratoga Arms is one of the most unique and welcoming places to stay when exploring Saratoga Springs’ rich history, downtown dining, and iconic attractions.
What You’ll Discover in This Video:
✅ Tour the historic Saratoga Arms with owner Amy Smith
✅ Learn the hotel’s story—from an 1870 original to a beautifully restored boutique stay
✅ See preserved architectural elements: fireplaces, crown molding, & early-electric chandelier
✅ Explore the famous wraparound Saratoga porch built for conversation and people-watching
✅ Insight into the Smith family’s renovation and commitment to historic preservation
✅ Why Saratoga Arms is a top stay for cultural travelers, history lovers & weekend explorers
✅ Expert travel advice from Darley on planning your Saratoga Springs getaway
Get Darley's new book "Revolutionary Road Trip" featuring a chapter on Saratoga darley.link/book
🔔 Subscribe for More Cultural, Historic & Adventure Travel Episodes:
darley.link/youtubesubscribe
Follow Darley for Exclusive Travel Content:
🌍 Instagram: instagram.com/darleynewman
📘 Facebook: facebook.com/travelswithdarley
🎵 TikTok: tiktok.com/@darleynewman
🐦 Twitter (X): https://x.com/DarleyNewman
