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Northville Downs

301 South Center St., Northville, MI 48167
+1 248 349 1000
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Ranked #4 of 5 attractions in Northville
Type: Horse Tracks
Most recent review
- Jan 20, 2013
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estados unidos
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40 reviews 40 reviews
7 attraction reviews
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2013

Free parking, free admision at a typical worn out old facility, typical worn out old crowd. Look around and ask. "Am I smarter than these people or are they smarter than me?" They are your competition. Read up on the subject. Learn how to read the program. It's not that hard to come out ahead. We sat in the clubhouse... More

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Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 11, 2012

Third rate grill with not much to offer. Crappy choice of beer. Surly service. Poor chili for the cheep dogs.

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Whitmore Lake, Michigan
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 attraction reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 17, 2012

I have never watched a horse race. I have been to a casino all of twice. This is not my typical scene. I went with my husband and some friends and had A BLAST. I loved the environment! Good food, fun gambling - I will definitely go back!

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Howell, Michigan
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67 reviews 67 reviews
10 attraction reviews
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 5, 2012

Haven't been here for almost 30 years. Always enjoyed the races and believe it or not most of the time I came home ahead of the game. Always nice when you win and at the time I always kept up with the winning horses.

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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 attraction reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed July 28, 2012

Lots to bet on. If horses aren't racing, then broadcast via satelite.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Northville
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25 reviews 25 reviews
10 attraction reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012

It is rare to find such a fun place - with a unique entertainment in the middle of a beautiful charming city. Stay for dinner at the downtown pizza place called Starting Gate - it adds to the extra enjoyment.

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Top Contributor
63 reviews 63 reviews
18 attraction reviews
68 helpful votes 68 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

The building is very dated and very dirty. The staff is not organized and the place smells like smoke a lot!

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Dearborn, Michigan
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 attraction reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012

I was disappointed. I had looked forward to watching horses racing. Instead it was noisy, old grungy booths, smoke filled and the glass was dirty so that it was difficult to see the race. I don't recommend it unless you are really into the gambling.

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Top Contributor
54 reviews 54 reviews
14 attraction reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

The 'downs' is a fun place to watch the trotters and place a wager. Sit upstairs for a few $ and enjoy the view.

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Northville, Michigan
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 2, 2011

I have lived in many metro Detroit cities and this is the most absurd place I've been yet. It's a complete inbred city full of hillbillies trying to act rich. Drunk neighbors that bully everyone on the street by parking where they are not supposed to, calling you names, dwelling on their porch(es), bonfires in their front yard, parties until... More

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