Went today. Illinois Derby was the 8th race, hence the big crowd, as well as WGN's and others radio…read morestations' presence. Hawthorne has renovated some areas, and it appears as if they now take credit cards at the bars. Nice, but whatever. I like this place. I liked it last year, and the year before. And I like it today. Employees are friendly and down to earth. Great place to watch thoroughbreds run, renovations or not. Went to customer service to check on the number of points I've earned on my Hawthorne card. Too funny....righteous man in in his Sears suit coat was issuing a very long complaint to the Hawthorne employee, whose expression was increasingly glazed. I mean LONG, and without a breath in between various disappointments. God love her, because 10 seconds in I wanted to tell the guy to STFU and enjoy the day for what it was. (I actually had to shove him over, verbally, to speak to the other employee.) "And then..our waitress took FIVE minutes to bring our drinks...and THEN..." And then what? She didn't bow down to your vast superiority? She didn't weep tears of joy and admiration for your Miller Lite orders? She didn't appreciate your Sears jacket or artfully arranged thinning hair?" Really, dude, what the F*** do you want? This guy was talking nonstop for at least 7 minutes (before I left the area)....that poor girl. I have enough points for a windbreaker, by the way, but am saving them up for a hoodie. I suspect the complainer is still there, explaining to that poor girl that he deserves better service...I'll have those points by the time he's done.

Always a good time at Hawthorne when the thoroughbred meet is in town. So much history here, so…read morewish they would do the much needed repair / upgrade work to the fan stands, concessions, restrooms that is needed because of age wear & tear.

I am in no way qualified to judge this since this is my first time. It is however what I thought it…read morewould be. The ladies with the hats or fascinator, the cars (today was Jaguar Day), the Veuve Clicquot stem that come with the price of table admission. It's something I would recommend once. It makes your next cocktail conversation that much more interesting.

The grounds were so amazing. Horses the most beautiful I've ever seen. Everyone was dressed…read morebeautifully. And of course the match was exciting! The establishment overall is something like out of the movies.

This is by far one of the most beautiful farms I have ever seen. I attended a horse show and was in…read moreawe at the professionalism and how gorgeous the grounds were!

We were driving along the freeway talking about the horse races when we saw a sign for OTB. Thats…read morewhen we decided to follow the signs to make a bet on this weekends horse races. The OTB site is located right next to Salerno-Pincente Ristorante. Admission fee is $1 per person. There are a few self-service machines where you can make your picks. and lots and lots of televisions with different races to view. The location provides service of drinks (not sure about food). Plenty of parking in the area. We had no idea how to put our picks in the machine, but it was easy to figure out once we got a racing guide that they offer when you pay your admission fee. The website states: The 4,700 sq. ft. Trackside facility located within the 12,700 sq. ft. restaurant features a total of 61 high definition televisions including 13 42" Plasma televisions, 16 50" Plasma receivers and one 63" Plasma monitor. Wagering will be available at any of 12 manned or self-service terminals featuring the latest in tote technology. The Trackside Sports Bar area can seat approximately 145 people while a private Gold Club Room is available for use by top level Twin Spires Club VIP players. The restaurant's main dining areas can seat about 170 people.

The sports bar and OTB are 1st rate. Was in yesterday and they are opening a new patio w a fire…read morepit, Bocce court and bags this weekend. Owners are hands on, food is great, had tequila wings app and pasta was cooked perfect. Bar is huge and there was a decent crowd when I was in. Highly recommend over some of the other OTB's I have been at, the food is way better here!

Wonderful riding facility, great lessons, full service. The trainers are top notch. You truly get…read moreyour moneys worth. Great care of the horses.

Great place to learn to ride a horse. I recommend to all…read more Can not wait to start ride there with my son. I am taking one star out for management- it could be a little better.

I should have believed the bad reviews. What a waste of $43 dollars and an hour of driving. Just…read morereturned from my daughter's first beginner lesson. She had attended beginner camp at New Traditions last week. I did see them the camp riding nose to tail on the first day of camp when I stopped back early, but the camp person claimed that was a one time thing - and that they were going to fix it by rearranging the groups and it wouldn't happen again. I'm so gullible, I believed them.) Not knowing this nose to tail - waste of time "riding" - was their standard MO, at the end of camp, we signed up for a beginner lesson. My daughter really wanted get into horseback riding. She was so excited. When scheduling the lesson, we were told we should do the Wednesday class because there were only 3 kids signed up and there were 8 in the Monday class - and that 8 was a lot so it would be better to go on Wednesday. We were told she would get so much more attention in lessons than she had gotten in camp - and that she would progress quickly because she was a "natural." Fast forward to the lesson today. We arrived today ten minutes before class, then we learned that five more kids had signed up - there were now 8 in this class. Sounded like a lot - the number that the instructor said would be difficult to get individual attention, but okay. In the next ten minutes, however, people kept showing up with Groupons - and getting added to the class. This continued until TEN minutes AFTER the class was supposed to start. By the time "class" started, there were now FOURTEEN kids in the class. Class was late starting because everybody had to wait (with the horses noses to the walls), while more kids kept getting on horses. Then, once everybody was one, they walked each horse's nose in the tail of the horse in front of it. Every time one kid stopped, the entire group stopped. My daughter learned NOTHING and had an incredibly frustrating time. The instructor taught nothing. Plus, it is DANGEROUS. One of the parents was familiar with them doing this informed me that this happens ALOT - especially when they offer Groupons. She said that sometimes a horse acts up and a lot of kids fall off. Just a little something to add to the stress level of watching this disaster of a class. The "instructor" Anne, (and I use this term loosely, because there was NO useful instruction whatsoever) left the class after about 20 minutes because she has to go out and get payments for the people coming for the 5:30pm class. For 15 minutes of the she was out in the lobby getting people and selecting horses for the next class. Meanwhile, the packed horses/children are barely moving around the ring. Anne was also apparently teaching the 5:30 class. But, she had to come out and deal with all the unhappy parents from the 4:30pm class. So, we waited in line to talk to her. We left at 5:45pm after talking to her - and there was still another person waiting. That 5:30 class was still waiting for an instructor while all this was going on. The parent in front of me explained how unsatisfied she was, and Anne told her that she needed to do private lessons, which are $70. Of course, Anne noted, private lessons do not get the ring to themselves, other students will be in the ring. Anne said that they do not limit how many horses will be in the ring during a private lesson - she refused to indicate what number of horses would be too many. When I finally got to speak to Anne, I told her how disappointed I was - and she frankly - didn't care in the slightest. She said that classes fill up and if I don't like the class I need to invest in private lessons. She also told me that having fourteen horses in that tiny arena wasn't dangerous at all. I wish I would have believed the other reviews and not wasted my time and money.

Bang for your buck: 7/10 Quality: 9/10…read moreService: 9/10 Ambiance/Location: 10/10 Overall: 9/10 A baseball lover's dream! Such a fun way to spend an afternoon!

Wow Wrigley seriously got a glow up! The last time I was here was in 2012 and everything looks…read moreamazing. The reconstruction and video boards make everything look super updated and snazzy. Being a cards fan, I'm super happy I got to catch them play the cubbies on the Friday before 4th of July. If you remember correctly, the cards beat the cubs by 16 runs, but I digress. Wrigleyville is an amazing area, and it was really cool to go through this experience again while watching the game. We sat at the bleachers with our $18 beers (yikes, yet typical) and had the best time. It wasn't super hot this day due to a storm (thank goodness) but definitely recommend taking some sunscreen, glasses, and a hat if you find yourself there when the sun is blazing. Till next time, Wrigley!

I've been to American Family Field on many occasions during the 9+ years I've lived in Milwaukee…read moreand it's a treat every time. I gone with some family from out of state who are touring all the stadiums and they were saying how each stadium is unique--some, it's the surrounding area that makes them remarkable. For American Family field, the stadium itself is the draw. The retractable roof is a marvel! I've also had folks from out of town mention surprise at how much tailgating (whether the Brewers are winning or losing, rain or shine) goes on. Which of course, is the Milwaukee way. We are lucky enough to have some of the most supportive fans in baseball. They show up with enthusiasm and support regardless of the record. This year, we're champs and are heading to the playoffs. The buzz of excitement in the stadium is electric. But, I love knowing even if we aren't winning--the excitement and love of baseball shines even in the tough years. That's the Milwaukee magic. Get to it!

I still can't get used to it not being Miller Park but if I'm forced to use it's government name,…read moreAmerican Family Field, I will. I like to go a few times a year for Brewers games, and I always have a great time. The stadium is massive, but I honestly don't think there's a truly bad seat in the place. You can still get a good view of the game from just about anywhere. Plus the roof is retractable! It's a nice way to get the outdoor ballpark feel without having to worry quite so much about the forecast. The staff has always been knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful whenever I've needed anything. And if you're looking to bring home some Brewers gear, there are plenty of merch options to choose from. Just be prepared to pay a premium for that baseball souvenir. One of my favorite food-and-drink stops is the 3rd Street Market Hall Annex. It's a fun little version of the downtown market hall, with a bunch of local food options and a good selection of local brews on tap. I tried Anytime Arepa on my last visit. I was excited to give it a shot, but I have to admit the arepa didn't quite live up to the ones I've had at the downtown location. Maybe I just caught it on an off day, but it was a little disappointing. The chicken tenders at the nearby Bebe Zito Chix'n stand looked really good, though, so I may have to give those a try next time. The Brewers also do a great job keeping the crowd engaged throughout the game. There are plenty of traditions and little moments that get everyone cheering, but my favorite has to be the Famous Racing Sausages. I'm always rooting for Chorizo! GO CHORIZO!!! And I appreciate that the ballpark lets you bring in personal-size food items. The carry-in policy is pretty generous compared with what you might expect at a stadium, and one-gallon clear resealable bags are allowed. Some people have even brought in a whole bag of spaghetti, no kidding! To each their own! If you want to bring your own snacks, it's worth checking the current rules before heading out. All in all, American Family Field is a fun place to catch a game. Let's Go Brewers!

From our perspective as neighbors, we can only say we are glad they are gone. Horses used to escape…read moreon a regular basis, and riders used to ride right through our front lawns.

Started out here at their summer camp when I was in third grade, which is a little late to start…read moreriding. However, they put me with people my own age and they worked with everyone individually, and by the end I felt very comfortable here. I rode her for about three years, until I broke my toe(not from horses) and stopped for two months. I came back for camp, which was great, although Kara no longer works there. The new instructors were really nice, but the lessons were only half an hour but still cost $60, which we couldn't afford. However, if you can afford this, I really, highly recommend Galway because they can teach any level of rider and I learned something every time. They have great lesson horses and take really good care of the horses they board. I still really miss this place.

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