Parx Casino & Racetrack
in Bensalem, PA
Grab your pals and play hooky at the track where Smarty Jones got his start.
What
Thoroughbreds run here all year round. The recently renovated track and grandstand area is top notch. If you want to be outside, bring your BBQ-ables and do it up at one the grills in the picnic area.
Knock off work some weekday with your buddies and grab some beers!
When
Check the official Parx Racing website for detailed schedules and more info.
Where
FREE admission & parking.
Parx Casino & Racetrack is about 30 minutes north of center city Philadelphia and 40 minutes from the Philadelphia International Airport.
Hungry?
Clubhouse dining is on the 5th Floor overlooking the beautiful racetrack.
You can also bring your grill and cooler to the Picnic Grove with more than 100 tables with umbrellas and a pretty sweet playground for the kids.
Throughout summer there's live bands in the outdoor grandstand. Check the schedule for dates.
Best Kept Secret
Visit Ringing Rocks in upper Bucks County for 70 acres of amazing boulders left behind by the glacial ice. And they ring like bells. That's right, bring along a hammer and play the rocks like a xylophone!
Where To Ride
Enjoy a luxurious carriage ride with Bucks County Carriages. A horse and carriage – they go together like love and marriage.