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Fair Grounds Race Course, New Orleans
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Fair Grounds Race Course
New Orleans, LA
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Ranked #62 of 151 attractions in New Orleans
Type: Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields, Horse Tracks
Description: Popular track for thoroughbred horse racing.
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The race track was very nice. If you are a tourist you should definately catch a cab. The neighborhood surrounding the track is not the best. Trying to get a cab back to our place was a nightmare. We used the designated cab phone at the track. Called all 4 cab companies. Put on hold or told to call back...
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Akers, Louisiana
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Our group consisted of those who wished to gamble and those who just wanted to see the horses run. There were kids ranging from 8-12 in our group and they had a blast. The admission (free most days for the grandstand) is very family friendly. Corned beef poor boys and red beans w/ rice were very much up to New...
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Mandeville, LA
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A great venue for watching horse races, gambling, eating. The course has been upgraded over the years and is a very neat place to visit.
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Arabi, Louisiana
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A must if you like the horses. A beautiful facility located not more than 7-8 minutes from the CBD. Recently bought by Churchill Downs, Inc. The facility has seen many upgrades and is a staple for many hometown and visiting race fans.
Every now and then the track will hold night events that include racing anf those are something to...
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Slidell, Louisiana, United States
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I love the Fair Grounds. The people are friendly, the races are exciting and I really enjoy watching the horses in the paddock.
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Jackson, Mississippi
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Love the Fair Grounds, in the heart of Gentilly, a real look at New Orleans. Make it a day trip or a couple of hours.
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Whether we are with friends or our family, we always have a rest time. Food is OK to really good depending on what you order. Service can be improved, but all worth it for the fun and experience. Our children have a wonderful time there as well. Great for all ages.
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Have a non-traditional Thanksgiving at Fair Grounds for horseracing. It's fun and the race card is usually pretty good.
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The fair grounds were awesome, we had a great time at Jazzfest and we loved the music! Friday was the best of the days to go because it was less crowded. The food was good and we loved the vegetarian options, but each day we got a stomach ache after eating here. Taxi's have "special rates" for events, so ask...
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