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Looking for something different to do, then head to the Philadelphia area that offers two unique horse racing tracks.

Enjoy harness racing at Harrah’s Philadelphia located at 777 Harrah’s Boulevard, Chester, a 30-minute drive from Center City Philadelphia. The live horse racing season runs from March through December on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.  Boasting one of the fastest 5/8 mile horse racing surface, you’ll see the best pacers and trotters in North America.

A small chestnut colt born in Chester, PA named “Smarty Jones” brought worldwide attention to Parx Racing when he won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness in 2004.  The 2013 live racing season is from January to December on Saturday through Tuesday. Located at 2999 Street Road, Bensalem, only a 20-minute drive from Center City Philadelphia.

 

PA Inns Nearby

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The Thomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast

Front View of Thomas Bond House in Philadelphia
Average Rate: 
$100 - $199
Distance: 1.2mi

Fox and Hound Bed and Breakfast

Fox and Hound Front
Average Rate: 
$200 - $299
Distance: 28.9mi

Olivia's Bridge Street Inn

Olivia's Bridge Inn
Average Rate: 
$200 - $299
Distance: 30.4mi

Porches on the Towpath

Porches
Average Rate: 
$200 - $299
Distance: 30.4mi

Three Daughters Inn

Three Daughters
Average Rate: 
$100 - $199
Distance: 31.5mi

1740 House

1740 House Exterior
Average Rate: 
$100 - $199
Distance: 31.8mi

Galvanized America Inn & Art Gallery, LLC

Galvanized America Inn Front View
Average Rate: 
$200 - $299
Distance: 32.3mi