Harrah’s Chester Casino & Racetrack
in Chester, PA
You'll love the view! Passing freighters are a dramatic backdrop for sulkies careening out over the Delaware River.
What
A sweeping 1500 seat grandstand overlooks the track, and, yes, the track juts out right over the water. Passing freighters and cruise ships glide by like moving buildings. You've never seen anything like it.
When
Check the official Harrah's Chester website for more info.
Where
FREE admission & parking.
Just south of the Philly airport, just off of I-95. And right on the riverbank of the Delaware.
Hungry?
Whether you want to go fancy or casual, you'll find it here. There are 8 different restaurants to choose from:
The Cove at Riverview and Riverview Terrace both offer stunning views of the racetrack and river.
Temptations Buffet is awesome. All you can eat. $16 for lunch and $20 for dinner.
Copper Mug fun pub meets sports bar with local names and exotic imports on tap.
Stir, the in-house nightclub, offers live music, mood lighting and special cocktails.
Best Kept Secret
Nearby Kennett Square is the self proclaimed Mushroom Capital of the world. Mushroom themed restaurants, a mushroom outlet (for almost all your mushroom needs!), and even an Annual Mushroom Festival (in Sept.) celebrate this famous export.
A short, but worthwhile, country drive will get you to the Brandywine River Museum. Most famous for its collection of Wyeths (three generations worth), American illustrators and landscapists, the museum itself is a 19th Century mill. Get your culture on.
EVEN MORE
No experience necessary to get your giddy up at Gateway Stables in nearby Kennett Square. Trail rides in gorgeous Brandywine Country are offered to all levels of equine expertise.
For up to the minute activities and special events, check the Brandywine Valley Conference & Visitor's Bureau.