I have been here many times and I was really looking forward to going back this year but was…read moredisappointed to find out that it was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns but I totally understand and respect their decision. This race has embedded many great memories in my mind and heart and is so much fun in all regards. You don't need to dress up but it is fun to get a little snazzy and mingle with some of the elites from NoVa, Potomac, Bethesda and Poolesville. I can't say enough about this event or the people you encounter during this race. It's in a class all of its own. It's fun and exciting. I highly recommend you go to it next year if you have never been. *Btw - Take a blanket, some snacks and some wine to maximize your experience. Maybe I'll see you there :D

My boyfriend won tickets to the Potomac Hunt Races at a silent auction a few months back so we got…read moredolled up and headed over to Poolesville. The race itself is at a beautiful open field. I loved the scenic drive in (if you're coming from DC, it's via the George Washington Memorial Parkway). I was concerned that it might be a little muddy with the incessant rain over the past week, but the plush grass absorbed most of it by the time we got there. The program said that the races start at 12 pm, but the races actually started at 1 pm. In addition to the outer course where the race actually occurs, there is a small inner course where you can admire the horses shortly before they race. Finally, don't miss the miniature horses at the end (Hello, Lil' Sebastian)! Few (mandatory) tips: - Bring a picnic basket and drinks! The only food vendors at the races were BBQ, Ben & Jerry's, and a lemonade stand. - Bring lawn chairs to lounge around in. - Bring a jacket (or a tent)! The open field means that nothing will block the wind if it's a windy day, and there aren't any covered areas nearby. We showed up with none of these things because the website seemed to only "recommend" tailgating, and we assumed that we could purchase from a variety of food and drinks vendors. But this five-star review is dedicated to David, who was the owner of the first tent we approached (confusedly thinking that he was selling drinks). David graciously welcomed us to join his party and treated us like old friends. We spent a fantastic afternoon there, watching the races, mingling with wonderful company, and partaking in their great food and drinks!

I went to Laurel Park for my very first time on Saturday. We bet on a couple horse races, had a few…read moredrinks and some food. The bars/restaurants inside were so much nicer than I expected. All of the staff was super friendly including the gentleman in the red suit who was going around handing out info on how to bet. As a newcomer to horse racing, I definitely appreciated it as I have a lot to learn. My first experience here was wonderful and I definitely plan on returning. I feel that it would be a great activity for a group of friends.

I went to Laurel Park for the Rose' on the Railway event and had a nice afternoon overall. It was…read morethe perfect excuse to get dressed up, take a few photos, and enjoy the atmosphere. I purchased the VIP experience, but if I'm being honest, it didn't feel very VIP. The perks were pretty limited: just a couple of extra drink tickets (which didn't do much for me since I don't drink) and individual charcuterie boards. I was expecting something that felt a little more elevated and exclusive for the price. One thing that did stand out was the facility itself. The restrooms were surprisingly spacious, clean, and beautifully decorated, definitely nicer than I expected for a racetrack venue. The event itself was enjoyable, and I'm glad I experienced it at least once. That said, it wasn't the kind of event that left a lasting impression. Nothing was wrong with it. It just didn't feel memorable enough to make me want to come back. It was boring, tbh... Ratings: - Event: (2/5) - VIP Experience: (2/5) - Atmosphere: (4/5) - Value: (2/5) Overall Rating: (2/5)

I love RCP Horse Center because you can just stroll around the stables and visit the horses. I…read morebring my kids here almost weekly to see what's new. The trail right by the horse barn is also a blast, leading down to Rock Creek. Along the way you can stop to visit the Capitol Stones, stones that were removed from the US Capitol during a major renovation in the 1950's (holy cow, we're not that far from being 100 years removed from that!) The horse stable offers rides, a great idea for a date or just a relaxing weekend. The rides are highly instructional and very fun. They have great holiday rides featuring Santa Claus and ponies wearing costumes. These holiday rides are wonderful for kids! If you are lucky you can see our US Park Police riding around the trails as well. The stables house two types of horses. One type is owned by people, and the others are publicly owned and range from ponies to larger horses who I think are retired race horses. Our current favorite horse is Andrew because, despite drooling a lot, is super friendly. You can't pet most of the horses much to the dismay of my kids. Almost every horse stall has a sign that warns that the animal bites. This is an absolute blast to visit and I look forward to coming here all the time. However I must comment that the people who work here, the authority figures, are generally a bit ornery and I try to avoid them. They fuss at me every single time I'm here, for making too much noise, getting too close to something, walking in the wrong spot. Just be mentally prepared to say, "Thanks, won't happen again!" It gets old real fast, but I still love the stables. It's worth commenting that I think these people believe they have our best interests at heart, but that their fussy pants attitude is so common is just frustrating and is reflected in the (universally) teenage girls who ride here, who are extremely quiet and seem scared to make a wrong move. Yes horses are extremely dangerous animals, but wow the fussing is out of control. I know this is the longest part of my review and it really bothers me, but I try to look past it and suggest you do as well. Anyways, I have to also mention that there's a big barn where they ride around and do dressage. I've watched a few dressage shows--or parts of them, I should say--and they are like silent dances in a circle with one person directing the riders what to do next. There is almost no crowd for these performances, just family of the riders.

They have not offered trail rides since the pandemic, yet appear as they do. Great facility but…read moreinaccurate information.

I'm not a big time gambler. I'm more of a "sit at the penny machine, hope and dream" kind of girl…read more From my experience visiting other casinos, this one was pretty decent. It's dark and loud, like most casinos, with plenty of slot machines to choose from. When we walked in, we did go through a metal detector, but no one asked for ID. There's free parking, plus valet parking if you prefer. The casino is connected to a huge shopping complex, so you have the mall, several restaurants, and plenty of other things surrounding it. We were only there for less than an hour, but we enjoyed our time. It was clean, and the bar area was nice, with a huge flat screen playing the games. It had a lively vibe over there, which was cool. Overall, a nice place to stop in, try your luck, and enjoy the atmosphere, even if you're just playing the penny machines like me.

Upon entering, my husband and I lined up to have our IDs checked and go through the security…read moreprocess. My husband gave his ID to the security man and he literally lost his ID. Completely dropped it or purposefully put it in his pocket. The situation should have been solved quickly but the man continued to just scan everyone else in line (even after acknowledging he lost the ID). After a minute or two of him making no effort, I tried to explain to him that this was a major problem. We were traveling from out of state and losing my husband's ID was an emergency that should have been taken seriously. I was told multiple times to "calm down" and how he "could find it in 2 seconds" - like, okay? Then find it in 2 seconds! I had to get multiple other employees involved to help look. The security guy who lost his ID continued making jokes about the situation, downplaying the severity, and telling me to calm down. 5-10 minutes later (at this point multiple employees are looking for the ID), the security guy pulls it out of his pocket. I have no idea if it was an accident or if this man attempted to steal my husband's drivers license for some reason. We were so stressed in this situation. Completely ruined the vibes of the night and our trust in the casino. If you can't trust the security at a casino entrance to handle things professionally, why go? Seemed super shady and I do not appreciate this man telling me to calm down as a paying customer when he failed to do an extremely simple job of scanning an ID and giving it back. We did not stick around after this experience.

We attended the 2023 Preakness infield event. There's lots of walking to access the entertainment…read morearea. The headliner was Bruno Mars. His performance was phenomenal. The performances started at 11 am and we opted to go later in the evening for the headliner performance. Next year will will definitely get there earlier. Parking and all of the traffic was well managed but cumbersome. We chose to park in a public parking garage and Ubered over. This worked really well.

This was my first time attending Preakness and I will be back for years to come. I was lucky enough…read moreto find a great parking spot that was close to the entrance. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful)I didn't know which way to go lol). The food vendors were great and I was lucky to find a table to eat. I would recommend wearing a comfortable shoe if you're infield as there's dirt and grass. The way the stage was set up you could t see it from the food/table area but there was plenty of room near the stage. Betting was super easy as you could do it on your phone. If you chose that option be aware that you cannot cash out the money you put on there for several days.

This place is located near the greyhound/flixbus station and since my bus is delayed by an hour and…read morea half I walked over and been sitting inside on my laptop using WiFi... It's a nice clean casino and people are playing early! Food court isn't open but I'm here

A downtown casino with Baltimore flair. If tables or slots are your thing, you definitely have a…read morecasino just minutes away from the Inner Harbor. The place can be a little much for folks that don't get down with local nightlife, so late afternoon might be a better time to visit.

I have had several bad experiences over the past few months and no one to complain to. I have…read morewritten 3 notes per the request of several employee and nothing. Poor service across the board, employees allowed to make fun of customers and treat the like shit! It took almost a month to get a response on Facebook and you want my number to call me? What happens to the written complaints? Scott Saunders needs to be notified at this point. Perhaps LinkedIn is the best avenue!

Used to be a great place to bring family or date. Not any…read moremore. It is really a zero. 1. One place to get a drink. No bars. One shack for all drinks, soda or beer or wine or liquor. 15 minute wait at that shack.. And,, one 12 oz beer limit. Or, one shot limit. 2. Inside no ac 3. No food 4. Very little seating outdoors. 5. Four windows open, 20 minute wait in line...times 11 races? There are machines, but you still have to stand in a sweltering hot line for 25 minutes to get your money in the end. Don't come here for fun any more. So sad . ...two years ago it was one of the best. If you agree , don't go to Hollywood casino either to give them your money.

Visiting from St. Louis, MO where they have another Hollywood Casino, this one in WV far exceeds…read morethat one! Driving over from Frederick, MD to get here, it was a pretty easy drive. I was amazed to see how large the property is and that there was also a horsetrack. Entering the casino, my first thought was, Wow it smells great in here and it felt good from the AC. Whatever they are blowing through the vents, keep doing it. This casino is huge! Way larger than StL and the restaurant options were vast. The food court has 4 varieties along with a central bar and then if you make your way the opposite direction, you hit the Sportsbook, which is a 2 story restaurant and the one we ate for lunch. Arriving at the open, our assigned staff member was super friendly and very attentive. 2 orders of wings, 1 Mild and 1 Garlic Parm, Loaded Fries and a Crispy Chicken Sandwich, no Crab Dip for the order. The food took about 20 min to come out and everything was as it was ordered, hot and fresh. Note: they have good ranch dressing here. After lunch, we stayed around the property playing for about another 3 hours. As I stated the gaming floor is huge! You have to walk around to see what slots are available. I did pretty good on the Frankenstein machine, wink. Bathrooms are also very clean. I would like to see them add those card reprint machines. Otherwise, please oh please take some of this place and bring it to St. Louis.

Very smoky. I've seen high schools with better auditoriums. However the machines are EXTREMELY…read moreGENEROUS.