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Arlington Park

2200 West Euclid Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60006
847 385 7500
4.5 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
Type: Horse Tracks
Description: This beautiful and historic thoroughbred horse racing track has seen the likes of such stars as Citation, Secretariat and Cigar.
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72 reviews 72 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

A real first class racing park, with many different seating options. Very deal, bright, friendly; saw many families with children enjoying the day. Buffet was good, service was excellent. An excellent example of how racing should be marketed. Will definitely visit again. More

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Arlington Heights, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

A group of us went to the track on May 19th. I hadn't been there for five years. It still is such a beautiful venue! Clean and every blade of grass in it's place! Kudos to all who work there and maintain such a huge place! We took our own snacks and water and soft drinks as we had heard... More

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Mount Prospect, Illinois
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

I use to go with a bunch of friends every Friday then the drink prices went up and the bands began to stink and the free stuff stopped....Haven"t been back since...What Happened??? More

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Wheeling, Illinois, United States
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Arlington Park is a fantastic way to spend a beautiful day! I had never been to a race track before, and the experience at Arlington made me want to come back multiple times throughout the summer. The one downside is that you can't bring in labeled food from another restaurant like Subway sandwiches and such. But you can bring your... More

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Itasca, Illinois
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

We live in the area and have been to Arlington Race Track many times since the 1980's. Usually we go 1-3 times a season. This is a beautiful Race Track and always has been. Flowers are everywhere and well maintained. This is very clean park, especially the bathrooms and they are always clean. Very family friendly, with pony hires for... More

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Austin, Texas
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Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Watching these horses race is awesome. You can bring your own food and do a picnic, or eat at the restaurants. Fun place to be. More

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Chicago, Illinois
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Had a wonderful time at the Saturday races! Enjoyed reviewing all the races and the horses and then actually watching the horse race. Although it was a very hot day in August, and where we sat was out in the open, next time I would dress much cooler, but again, cold drinks in hand, had a wonderful time! More

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Des Plaines, Illinois
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Every year @ this time I so anticipate the Kentucky Derby @ Arlington Park Race Track. When I walk in from the moments away Metra train I smile. It brings to life a sense of happiness & all else fades away. Go to the middle of the gorgeous building & view the two horse monument. I won't tell you who... More

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Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Growing up across the street from this park, I can say I've always been happy going to the Arlington Heights Race Course to see the races! It's always exciting, with a friendly summer atmosphere, professional racing and presentation, a great announcer, and excellent fireworks for the 4th of July! More

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mundelein
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Nice afternoon with or without kids. Nice adult sit down restaurant, they do not allow jeans. Nice place for watching/betting the Derby. In summer, on Fri. they have a petting zoo for the kids. Also have nice fireworks. You go for the races, and stay on for the fireworks. Take a picnic dinner, it is a long wait from end... More

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