Fair Grounds Race Course

Intro

Located 20 minutes from New Orleans International Airport, Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in New Orleans, Louisiana is a super-hot destination for fans of sophisticated horse racing and fun-filled gaming machines. Complementing the excellent assortment of gaming content is the fancy Reward Scheme, designed to ensure an unparalleled casino experience.

When the time comes to grab a bite, pay a visit to some of the restaurants accommodated on the property, or visit some of the partner dining facilities. In case you are looking for an authentic place to celebrate an important event in your life, Fairgrounds has got you covered there. There are numerous well-equipped spaces with diverse accommodation capacities, the biggest of which is suitable for up to 700 guests.

Also, Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots belongs to Churchill Downs Incorporated properties. The large network encompasses live and historical racing properties in Kentucky, TwinSpires franchises, and multiple gaming venues in Louisiana, Florida, Mississippi, Ohio, Maine, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Maryland.

Gaming

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots is America's third oldest horse racing track located in the heart of New Orleans, so if you are looking for the best-in-class horse racing in Louisiana, you know where to go. Horses from all over the country hold records at this track for thoroughbred and quarter horse races.

Also, Exotic Racing is available occasionally. It typically takes place in January and that’s where visitors can watch races featuring ostriches, zebras, or camels. On top of that, they host Wiener Dog Racing, usually during the first weekend of March.

For information on leading jockeys, trainers, and horses, simulcast schedules, wagering, and anything related to racing explore the official website. There’s also an interesting “What to wear and when” instruction manual with lots of handy info on dress code.

Home to over 600 of the hottest slot machines on the market, Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots is a place where all profiles of casino gambling fans can find something suitable for themselves. An important detail to mention is that the indoor facility is smoke-free, but there’s a separate outdoor space for visitors who want to play and smoke. It’s called Smoking Hot Slots Courtyard.

In addition to this, the corporation has opened multiple OTB Casinos across Louisiana, where players can find state-of-the-art casino favorites with tons of free spins features, bonus games, and big jackpots. Mayan Chief Great Stacks, Super Charged 7s, Ultimate Fire Link By the Bay, Glacier Gold, and Eagle Bucks are just some of those powerful games.

Hotel Accommodations

There’s no hotel in the complex, but there are plenty of great accommodations nearby within the 2-mile range. Whitney House on the Historic Esplanade, New Orleans Jazz Quarters, Rathbone Mansions, TownePlace Suites New Orleans Downtown, Royal Frenchmen Hotel, and Bar are some of the properties closest to Fairgrounds Racecourse.

Dining

Equally versatile as the offering of games, Fair Grounds’ dining offering is designed to meet the needs of even the most demanding food lovers. From the signature corned beef and cabbage to gumbo, seafood, and salads, visitors have the chance to taste the most delicious meals.

Located on the 4th floor, Clubhouse Dining Room is a place where you can try some of the best dishes of New Orleans while enjoying the spectacular view. It is equipped with five levels of seated viewing, ensuring the highest level of engagement.

Gentilly Grill, which is accommodated on the first floor of the Grandstand on the East is a great destination if you feel like grabbing a bite of salads, wraps, hot plates, hamburgers, hot-dogs, chicken sandwiches, chicken wings, grilled cheese, gumbo, and sides. Desserts are served as well, along with many other delicious and refreshing surprises.

Furthermore, there are Fair Grounds Concession all over the property with menu locations for all. Also, Fair Grounds cooperates with a couple of more restaurants, allowing customers to convert their Loyalty points and taste versatile interesting meals and local specialties. Those are Crescent City Steak House, Toast New Orleans Fairgrounds, and Venezia Pizza Pie.

Worth noting is that outside food and beverages are not permitted on the property with birthday cakes being the only exception.

Entertainment/Nightlife

If you are looking for a sophisticated facility to make your important event even more memorable, Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots can make that happen for you. There’s not one, but a couple of facilities and rooms where events of all kinds can be hosted.

Clubhouse Reception has a capacity of between 100 and 400 guests and offers a panoramic view of downtown New Orleans. Parterre Suite is suitable for smaller gatherings, as it can accommodate between 25 and 40 guests.

Moreover, there’s Black Gold Room with a private bar, suitable for a group between 90 and 200 people, and Phoenix Room for 40-75 people with convenient access to the historic saddling ring and track rail.

Located on the 3rd floor of the Grandstand, Apron Tent, with a capacity of between 30-65 people is a perfect place to enjoy the excitement of live racing or have a corporate meeting. There’s Paddock as well, a 3,200 square foot tent situated on the Track Apron, and a couple of other facilities, all meant to make every minute spent here memorable.

Reward Deals

Twin Spires Slots Rewards is designed to provide members with tons of opportunities to collect points and claim valuable offers. There’s a total of four tiers, each with a different set of benefits, such as invitations to special events, free parking, special mail offers, premium beverage service, same-day cashback, and much more. Plus, members take part in exciting hot seats and drawings on the slots floor.

When it comes to points, they are calculated on a 6-month basis, that is, a yearly basis for the fourth level (President’s Club). Points are redeemable for food, drinks, show tickets, and merchandise.