Big city access, small town charm: Why Saratoga Springs is the quintessential college town Paige Stephenson ’26 For Paige Stephenson ’26, choosing a college wasn’t just about great academics — it was about finding a great location: Take a tour of Saratoga Springs, New York, a lively small city full of coffee shops, cozy bookstores, and outdoor escapes — with easy access to Boston, New York City, and Montreal. Skidmore College,liberal arts college,small college,Skidmore student life,Skidmore academics,Skidmore political science,Skidmore English major,Thoroughbred Ambassador,Student Conference on U.S. Affairs,SCUSA,Skidmore summer programs,New York State Summer Writer’s Institute, Paige Stephenson ’26 explores downtown Saratoga Springs, just a short walk from Skidmore’s campus — a hub of cozy cafes, independent bookstores, and student favorites. Paige Stephenson ’26 explores downtown Saratoga Springs, just a short walk from Skidmore’s campus — a hub of cozy cafes, independent bookstores, and student favorites. Paige Stephenson ’26 explores downtown Saratoga Springs, just a short walk from Skidmore’s campus — a hub of cozy cafes, independent bookstores, and student favorites.