Presque Isle Downs Casino is centered around a horse track, and also boasts a large amount of gaming space. It was the first gambling destination in Western Pennsylvania to offer a slots parlor and since then it has established a serious reputation. It’s based in a scenic spot at 8199 Perry Highway in Erie. Guests often choose to stay at Presque Isle Downs because of its beautiful surroundings.

The Presque Isle Downs Casino offers more than 2,000 gaming machines, and 48 table games, including all the games you would expect to find in such a large and well established gambling destination. The slot machines are mostly traditional slot machines where you have to pull levers and there are reels that spin. The Presque Isle Downs Casino takes this traditional aesthetic to another level, with its Roaring ‘20s Club, which takes visitors on a journey back in time. No wonder it is one of the most popular Pennsylvania casinos.

Although the Presque Isle Downs Casino is impressive, the destination is more famous for its world-class horse racing. The track is a mile long, and admission is free. You also don’t have to bet, and children are allowed on the horse track, although they are barred from entering the casino. Going to the races at Presque Isle Downs is a great day out, and is about more than betting on a horse. Surrounding the track are five bars, a buffet, and a restaurant which overlooks the races. While Pennsylvania fishing is often called the state’s favorite sport, horse racing is becoming increasingly popular with residents, as well as with tourists from outside the state.

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There are some great hotels in Pennsylvania, and a good selection of the top accommodation choices are in Erie County. Hotels near Presque Isle Downs are always popular, so it’s best to book ahead, especially in the horse racing season. Visitors looking for convenience will want to go for hotels near Presque Isle Downs, and that are easy to reach. Luckily, there are a variety of hotels located south of Interstate 90 to the east of Route 97. There are about half a dozen hotels here, and they are popular not only with casino-goers, but also with people visiting the Splash Lagoon Indoor Waterpark, also nearby. Once you have chosen from the hotels near Presque Isle Downs, it couldn’t be easier to arrive at the casino complex. There are 3,000 parking spaces around the complex, and five shuttle buses to take you to the casino from these parking areas.

From Presque Isle Downs, many visitors take the short trip to the town of Erie. The town lies on the shores of Lake Erie, one of the beautiful spots that have given Pennsylvania camping such a good name. Boating is also popular on the lake, as well as fishing. The casino is close to the border with Ohio. For those with time on their hands, a trip to Cleveland would be well worth the drive. The city hosts some great Ohio attractions, such as the shopping at West Side Market, or tourist must-dos like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.