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    Pimlico Race Course

    3.3 (58 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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    Preakness morning
    Ron D.

    An overdue review of Pimlico during a decade spent volunteering for Preakness with St Brigid's in Baltimore. Say what you will about the historic track and somewhat aged facilities, there is nothing like the energy, sounds, and sights at Pimlico for Preakness. The grounds and track are breathtaking and magnificent. Then there is the majesty of the horses, the glamour, all the history, and so many celebrities dressed to the nines. The best seat for the race is at track level at the finish line, and that is where my miraculous church and Fr Joe had asked me to stand. I was there on behalf of the church to serve as a hospitality host and help people find their seats. I would have paid to do it - but patrons who were on waiting lists for those seats for decades paid me to seat them, and I was able to return that money back to the parish. It was always an early morning wake up call to get to the church bus those Saturday mornings on Preakness race day and it didn't end until the bus returned near dusk; but so many found memories and friends made during those years...wouldn't trade it for anything - a priceless experience and track indeed.

    Black Eyed Susan Day
    Mollie W.

    Enjoyed a day at the races for Black Eyed Susan Day. Pimlico needs a makeover. Badly. The neighborhood is typical old Baltimore. Preakness, the center jewel of the triple crown, is smack dab in the middle of boarded up row homes and garbage piled up in the alleys. The parking lots at Pimlico had lots of security staff, as did the event entrances. Somehow my party of three was invited to walk right in without any bag search even though I was ready for inspection. This did not make me feel special. It made me question my safety and the safety of everyone attending this heavily trafficked event. This is not the fault of Pimlico or Preakness, but vetting security agencies should probably be a top priority for major events like this. Be careful inside the Grandstand building! Watch your step. I mean that. Literally, watch your step! Imagine your feet are tires rolling down a road full of potholes. There are literally potholes inside and you will trip into one. The buildings need upgrades, including new flooring. I'd love to see community investment in the Pimlico area of Baltimore. It really could benefit from a revitalization. It's an awesome neighborhood and people should be able to feel pride that the Preakness is run here.

    LaToya E.

    I took a trip to Pimlico during their annual Beer and Bourbon Festival and really enjoyed my visit! The check in process for the event was seamless and we were off to taste away and watch the races. There were a good amount of beers for tasting and the crowd brought good energy when the racing happened.. The only reason I don't have a full five stars is because none of the good stands took credit card (make sure you have cash!) and my friend and I couldn't even understand the instructions on how to read the race book.. Maybe once someone explains it to me I'll be back to actually bet on the races!

    Outside
    Justin W.

    I'm not much into horse racing but wanted to see this place because of the historic value. There wasn't a race going on so my visit was restricted to the betting area (I didn't bet) and seeing the racetrack. The betting area was clean and functional. The track looked well kept. There were lots of Preakness signs around despite the race being several weeks ago. The neighborhood however was among the scariest I've seen, and I've spent a lot of time in Baltimore. Run down and full of shady people, I was shaking as I drove to and from the track. I seriously question the safety of the guests if the Preakness remains here. Such a shame.

    Anastasia A.

    Love this track and the hospitality. Lots of charm and nostalgia. The facility needs some upgrades and I hope that happens. However the vintage feel is fabulous. The paddock is indoors which I think is unique. I've been in most areas for Preakness. The terrace dining is very nice as is the sports palace if you want a seat and good food for the day. The clubhouse and grandstand outdoor seats are fun but not all are covered. People bring coolers and food like a picnic! The infield suites are done well with couches and lounges, open bar and excellent food options. Very impressive but you have to walk out there and it's a haul. The Preakness is magical. The dining is stellar and the views amazing. The staff does a lovely job. An American iconic sports facility!

    Michael G.

    Churchill Downs this place is not, but it's still cool to place a few pennies on the ponies on a normal Saturday at the place where one of the Triple Crown races takes place. On a normal day, it's tough to tell the grandeur that this place has once a year. It looks like a race track that has had better days in a neighborhood that can say the same. Inside, however, it is nicer than most tracks I've been to. The grandstands are in good order and it's nice that they let people who would ordinarily have the cheap seats sit unrestricted in any (outside) box they want. There are shaded areas close to track level that makes the experience bearable. One thing I liked a lot about this track is it has a lot of races for fillies. The day we went had an entire half of the program devoted to the gals. They also pay out extra purses for Maryland horses. So it's both local and egalitarian. What's not to love? Well, there is one thing not to enjoy. On just an average race day, there is an admission fee of $5. That's an entire bet for me, Mr. Low Roller. And parking is not free. It's not like they draw huge crowds except one weekend a year so this blew my mind. I can't justify paying admission on a regular basis since, for me, horse racing is a nice day out and not a money stream so I can't say I would visit Pimlico often. But it is a nice option on the Baltimore/D.C. sports scene for sure.

    The view from front and center of the Black Eyed Susan Day 2014 concert headlined by Counting Crows. Great venue!
    Michelle P.

    I ended up having a very unique experience at my trip to Pimlico. I went for Black-Eyed Susan Day, specifically for the Infieldfest concert to see Counting Crows. I spent the majority of my time waiting by the stage for front and center spots for the concert but was able to do a little exploring of the grandstand. The property is huge and old. They had your standard ballpark, event center, arena food and beverage options. The concert set up was great. It was literally in the infield but the stage was very professionally set up. Sight lines were great, as were the acoustics. So on a day like Black-Eyed Susan Day there's a lot going on and the whole set up was really confusing. After the concert my husband and I somehow missed the shuttle back to our car. We wandered around trying to find out where to go and ended up at the front of the grandstand. We approached a group of people who looked like they worked there and asked how to get back. One of the gentleman went back inside the building to get keys to the golf chart so he could personally drive us back to our car. Well it turns out that he was the CEO/President of Pimlico. If that's not amazing customer service and generosity, I don't know what is! We easily could have been SOL left to fend for ourselves in an area of Baltimore that we heard isn't that great. Clearly a confusing set up in an old property with standard food doesn't warrant a 5 star review. However the act of kindness of the property's top dog can't go unnoticed or unappreciated. I can only hope that the track is run with such great consideration for its employees and horses.

    Erin M.

    Went there for Moonrise festival 2017 and 2018. Pretty great! Tight security, pleasant staff, awesome lineup.

    Wu-Tang Clan @ Vfest
    angela n.

    Update: Now I've been to both 2006 and 2007 Vfests @ Pimlico. What I liked: - Pimlico was big enough that there was no noticeable sound bleeding among the stages, but small enough that there was maybe a 5-minute hike between stages, not bad. - Ticket prices seemed steep at first, but the sheer number of good bands made it a good deal. If you didn't want to pay full price, cheap black market tix were plentiful. Both years I saw tix being sold near the gate for half price! - It's not one of those festivals like Live 8 where each act did just 3 songs. Many of the bands and esp the headliners played decent full sets of an hour or more. - If you got bored with one band, you could just walk over to check out a different band. These choices were sometimes a double-edged sword (e.g. Beastie Boys vs. LCD Soundsystem, the Police vs. Modest Mouse). If you and your friends have different musical tastes, expect to just split up sometimes! What I didn't like: - I wish there were better public transport options from DC. - Portolets were plentiful but they got so nasty by the end of the day. Bring a pack of napkins, wet wipes and hand sanitizer! - Not nearly enough water fountains. They limit you to bringing in two water bottles so this was a big problem in the heat. - The food sold was edible but not great. It would've been nice to be allowed to bring our own food, like at the Hollywood Bowl. - Lots of drunk overheated people. Still, the music was worth the trouble.

    Horse race in April 2013.
    Pegah Y.

    I attended my first horse race at Pimlico Race Course in late April 2013. My friends and I purchased a livingsocial deal to do unlimited wine tasting and watch the horse race at the Pimlico Race Course. For $20, it was totally worth it. It was really fun to sit out in the sun and watch the horse races and then drink as much wine as we wanted, to our heart's content. There were so many excellent wines to choose from - fruity wines, port wines, chalky wines, strong wines, bitter wines, etc,, from vineyards all over Maryland. It was such a fun day with fun people. I would highly recommend checking out Pimlico Race Course when there's another livingsocial wine event going on.

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    Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena

    Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena

    3.6(21 reviews)
    7.2 mi

    My church family and I came here for the Mother's day concert staring Miranda Curtis, Kurt Carr,…read moreDonald McClurkin, Hezekiah Walker and others. Getting inside did not take long even though there was a long line. The sound system was not the best. It was hard to hear half the acts from where we're sitting.

    I came here for a concert. Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena is UMBC's basketball and volleyball…read morevenue. For events, there's paid premium parking (closest to the venue), but there's also plenty of free parking in other lots around campus. We were able to park in Lot 1 which was directly across from the venue. They had parking attendants to direct the flow of traffic going in and out. There was a good flow of traffic arriving at the event. Leaving the event was a little more backlogged (which is to be expected when thousands of people leave at the same time), but the parking attendants did their best to make exiting as painless as possible. Security was quick and easy. We walked through their security scanners without a fuss. This venue also allows bags. Our tickets were scanned at the door, and we were inside in no time. This is as intimate as arenas come ~ no screens necessary! Signage was posted all around the arena to guide you to where you needed to go, and the usher gave specific directions to find our seats. We had floor seats towards the middle (not up at the front), and for short people, the sight lines were excellent - best floor seats I've ever had! The rows of chairs on the floor were neatly arranged, and each row and seat were clearly labeled with hanging signs and numbers chalked on the ground. I also liked how the floor wasn't overcrowded with seats - there was enough space to walk around freely. Once the show started, ushers also escorted guests to their seats with a flashlight. The smaller venue size allows for a more personal approach. Sound quality was good but not great, but it did the job and certainly filled the space. I'd come here again for an event.

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    M&T Bank Stadium - DCU v. InterMIA CF.

    M&T Bank Stadium

    4.0(175 reviews)
    5.9 miStadium Area

    I've been a Ravens fan since I was a little girl! I turn 31 this year and grew up watching the…read moreEavens. I watched them win both Super Bowls they appeared in and I have been going to games all my life. I was also a Little Ravens cheerleader back when they did that program, and on top of that I was a game day ambassador for Ravens for one season when I was in college. I bleed the Ravens purple and black! I'm no stranger to M&T Bank Stadium and since I already did a review of Camden Yards I had to do a review for The Bank! There truly isn't a bad seat in the house even before I became a season ticket holder I would sit in the upper level and nosebleeds and felt like I still got a great view of the action. M&T Bank is its own character when the Ravens play and the franchise knows how to get fans engaged regardless of where they sit. There's plenty of food options and places to grab merch from the Ravens store. So what's stopping me from giving M&T Bank Stadium a 5/5? Though the food prices can be a bit expensive especially compared to the O's which launched a Birdland Value menu a few seasons ago. I've also had issues with the vendors selling basic stadium food like hot dogs because my food is always cold! I sit in the lower level and there's a food vendor around every corner even on the upper level but for some reason my food is always cold when I'm getting basic stuff like chicken tenders or a hot dog. It's disheartening especially when it's expensive! Yet despite that it doesn't change how much I love my Ravens or the vibe of the stadium. It's frequently being renovated which keeps the stadium feeling contemporary in the modern age. M&T Bank Stadium is a great venue and if you're a Ravens fan you'll be in for a real treat on game day.

    I had an amazing time during the Ravens v. Bengals home game!…read more The stadium is cozy (compared to someplace like a Met Life stadium in NJ), and I really don't think there's a bad seat in the house. We were in seated in the upper sections and could see all the action taking place on the field clearly. Also, the staff were friendly and did an amazing job keeping the bathrooms and common areas clean. Everything at the stadium was reasonably price, but if you're trying to save a few bucks, there are a TON of vendors around the stadium and in the pre-game area selling food and drinks as well.

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    Nationals Park - Nice open picnic tables!

    Nationals Park

    3.8(1.1k reviews)
    37.7 miNavy Yard

    NATIONALS PARK in Washington, D.C.! We were able to catch the LA Dodgers during cherry blossom…read moreseason! There were trees inside, which were in full bloom, and I even found a cherry blossom chair! We secured tickets on Easter Sunday, which turned out to be a rainy day, so game time was delayed a couple of hours. Ohtani hit a home run! Final score: 8-6 Dodgers. There were A LOT of Dodgers fans! Uncomplicated stadium. Simple to navigate. Friendly staff. Nats fans were fun. Overall, it was an stress-free visit and I felt safe...even while wearing a LA hat! :-) Easy walk from the Metro Station. We just ordered the basics: hot dog, nachos, and draft beer. Prices were reasonable and the food tasted pretty fresh. I was surprised because we had to grab it from the heat rack. I saw Marine One from our 300's Section, but it was probably in training and/or a decoy. Just across the street is the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, which you can also see from one of the stadium gates. But, I decided to walk over to take a closer look!

    Nationals Park is not just a great MLB ballpark experience, but a great professional sports stadium…read moreexperience. Located along the Anacostia River in Navy Yard, it is one of the more functional and accessible MLB stadiums with ramps and elevators. Nationals Park is the first major professional stadiums in the country to earn LEED Silver Certified status by the U.S. Green Building Council, having incorporated sustainable design elements. The stadium is beautiful, however, doesn't have the historic charm that some of the other stadiums in the league have. There is obviously plenty seating and even better, open standing room to watch the game. You'll find customer-friendly stands serving traditional ballpark food, unattended and cashless grab and pay vendors, bars, and restaurants. Surrounding the ballpark is a plethora of sports bars, restaurants, and pre-game social venues. The team's merchandise store is adequate and staff, friendly. During the spring, you can find cherry trees in peak bloom in many of the standing room areas around the park, adding a beautiful backdrop and scenery to spring games. The park is highly accessible by many roads, connecting all quadrants of the city, Northern Virginia, and Prince George's County, MD. However, parking is limited and on game day and special events, the price to park taxes the wallet. I recommend using Metro which gets you close to the ballpark, including nearby Navy Yard - Ballpark Station which gets you the closest and within steps from the one of the entrances to the ballpark on Half Street. This Metro stop gets crowded because of its proximity to the ballpark. If you have time for a walk, consider exiting the station at New Jersey Avenue or to skip the madness entirely, consider riding to Southwest Waterfront Metro and walking over, crossing South Capitol Street.

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