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Northville Downs: Traveler Reviews

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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“Best entertainment bang for your buck”
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 so we could get a table and be out of the cold. On a nice day I'd be on the rail listening to the thunder of hoofbeats. Two of us had sandwiches. One had fish and chips, total with tip was $37. Fine for what it was. On Saturday they have a buffet I haven't tried yet. Horse racing of all kinds is fast becoming an anachronism see it while you still can, even though this is not the Kentucky derby it's still fun!

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Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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“Ponies”
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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“FABULOUS”
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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“Great time for the buggy races”
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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“Horse Racing via Cable.”
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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