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Emerald Downs

150 Reviews

#1 of 21 things to do in Auburn

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Casinos & Gambling, Fun & Games, Horse Tracks

Closed Now: 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM

2300 Emerald Downs Dr, Auburn, WA 98001-1633

Open today: 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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“Fun family day at the horse races”

We try to go once a year with the family. Fun to see the horses up close and to see them race... read more

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

gonzales101

Auburn, Washington

“Beautiful Establishment”

I went there for a dog sent trial. They have many events there during off racing time. It is a... read more

Reviewed December 11, 2018

Turoquise

White Salmon, Washington

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4.5 150 reviews

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Very good34%
Average5%
Poor4%
Terrible1%

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“whole family”(4 reviews)

“face painting”(4 reviews)

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gonzales101

Auburn, Washington

445

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Fun family day at the horse races

We try to go once a year with the family. Fun to see the horses up close and to see them race. Kids love the food and they have free kids stuff on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer months. If you call ahead of...More

Date of experience: July 2018

Thank gonzales101

Turoquise

White Salmon, Washington

2510

Reviewed December 11, 2018 via mobile

Beautiful Establishment

I went there for a dog sent trial. They have many events there during off racing time. It is a beautiful facility with gambling on other races showing on TV. I want to go back and watch the racing, the track looks amazing. I don't...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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QCao009

Auburn, Washington

33446

Reviewed October 4, 2018 via mobile

Brunch

We just wanted to settle in for the afternoon, watch the horses run and have a prime rib. Everything was very pleasant.

Date of experience: October 2018

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alethead2016

Pacific, Washington

121

Reviewed October 2, 2018 via mobile

Fun night out!

Looking for a night out that’s more than just a dinner and a movie. This is the perfect solution for your date nights!

Date of experience: August 2018

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Larrybfive

Gig Harbor, Washington

15936

Reviewed October 1, 2018

First time to Emerald Downs

This was the first time i had been to the "horse races" in 20 years. I had been to the old track, but Emerald Downs was great.... clean, well laid out, easy access to food and drink, very friendly and helpful staff. Not much of...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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Carl B

Colorado Springs, Colorado

3212

Reviewed September 24, 2018

Filled with friendly, helpful people

I am a real horseracing fan and have been to tracks all over the country so when visiting the Seattle area had to check out Emerald Downs. Had a very pleasant experience throughout the facility. We did the tour in the morning and it was...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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Sun J

Reviewed August 31, 2018 via mobile

First and LAST experience

Ive lived in WA for over 10 years and never went to emerald down and finally this year for my birthday i brought 8 adults with me .. it was just terrible .. at the Rainier restaurant half of our orders didnt even make it...More

Date of experience: August 2018

2 Thank Sun J

We saw your review on another site as well and we are so sorry you had such a bad dining experience. We don’t want this to be your last experience so I’m hoping you will give us another try and let us make this up...More

Frank S

Issaquah, Washington

243

Reviewed August 27, 2018

Excellent spot for whole family

Took daughter and son in law along with 2 year old granddaughter to Emerald Downs. They had complimentary pony rides, face painting, and of corse horse racing. Granddaughter loved the racing the best. Nice afternoon outing for whole family.

Date of experience: August 2018

1 Thank Frank S

KevinL36553258

Tacoma, Washington

9712

Reviewed August 26, 2018 via mobile

Fun playing the ponies

Came for a family night out. Had Groupon coupons with $40 In dining. Stayed inside in restaurant on 5th floor. Ordered French dips and almond chicken with fried rice. Both excellent. It was WSU/UW alumni night (Go Cougs!!) Which included $1 12oz beers (oh yeah)....More

Date of experience: August 2018

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Timetravler2014

Underhill, Vermont

9439

Reviewed August 21, 2018

Corgi Races at Emerald Downs!

We went to the horse race track again, during our stay in Seattle with our family,and it happened to be Corgi day at the track, it was very cute to see the little dogs race on the track to get to their owners and also...More

Date of experience: August 2018

2 Thank Timetravler2014

It was a fun day! Thanks for attending.

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Alex L

Hi everyone! If you don't have access to a car, are there any easy ways to get to Emerald Downs from Seattle? Alex

January 29, 2019|

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We drove from Gig Harbor so we didnt need other transportation. Uber is always available.

KevinL36553258

Are the Corgi races the same time each year? I'm assuming first weekend in August? We missed it this year and are so disappointed with ourselves. Love those Corgis!! Ps. We had 2 Corgis and think they are the best dogs ever.

August 13, 2018|

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We have done the Corgi races on the first weekend in August the last two years. We check with the local Corgi clubs to make sure there’s no conflict with another event before we finalize the dates.

513michik

Can I take my small Dog ?

August 8, 2018|

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Only service dogs are permitted.

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The locals will have to fill in the blanks as to exactly where I was, but on Saturday around 3:30 - 4 we were approaching Seattle to go to Safeco Field (loved the Ballpark by the way). Kept reading the overhead flashing signs that said left lane closed at Spokane St. (had no idea how far ahead that was)...kept thinking, "not bad, just closing one lane, that leaves at least 2"...Ha! All of a sudden it stopped to a congested crawl, sat in that for a short while when up ahead I saw a sign...More

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