Presque Isle Downs & Casino
in Erie, PA
Nobody knows how to do summer better than Erie. Discover Northwest Pennsylvania's most dazzling attraction.
What
Thoroughbred racing in the high season. Come find the best of Erie with their jam-packed summer schedule of all things outdoors. Get lakeside, cruise the boardwalk, have a drink outside. Makes for a nice time.
When
The horses run May thru the end of September. Check the official Presque Isle Downs & Casino website for more info.
Where
FREE admission & parking.
Near the shores of beautiful Lake Erie. Just a few miles from the amazing Maritime Museum (Don't give up the ship!), the Sea Wolves ballpark and thousands of acres of glorious vineyards.
Hungry?
Bars, buffets, lounges. High brow and casual fare. You won’t go hungry.
The track's premiere foodie destination – La Bonna Vie Steakhouse is good for the steaking.
For food with a view, dine overlooking the track at The Downs Clubhouse & Lounge or the Trackside Buffet & Bar.
Best Kept Secret
Waldameer Amusement Park has the world's greatest brand new wooden roller coaster. The Ravine Flyer II actually shoots out over the highway leading into Presque Isle Park, amazing riders and drivers alike.
Get up close and personal to a bison with a tour of Wooden Nickel Buffalo Farm. Chow down with a double bison burger with fries!
What Else?
Presque Isle Downs' namesake is Erie's beautiful Presque Isle State Park, with 7 miles of beaches along the Great Lake's shore. More people visit the beaches here every year than visit Yellowstone Park.
Just a few miles away, you can visit the amazing Maritime Museum (Don't give up the ship!) or catch a game at the Sea Wolves ballpark.