| Horse racing is a sport that's loved by millions all | | | | the ability to bet on the horse racing action if |
| over the world. In some families, youngsters | | | | they so choose. Some venues for horse racing |
| grow up with an appreciation for the animals, their | | | | will have more affordable accommodations for |
| speed and their majesty. But others wonder if | | | | families, as well. |
| the track is really the best place for families. | | | | As the parents and other grown ups enjoy the |
| In reality, many horse racing tracks have very | | | | sport for its betting aspect, youngsters can get |
| good set ups to make them more than suitable | | | | involved by simply enjoying the beauty and thrill |
| for family outings. While it's not likely a family | | | | of the race. Many youngsters are enamored by |
| would want to have their children exposed to the | | | | horses and their ability to run at break-neck |
| full-bore gambling action that's going on, most | | | | speeds, giving both their parents and themselves |
| good horse racing venues provide outstanding | | | | a common interest. For races that take place in |
| indoor accommodations for family dinners and | | | | the day time, the horse racing action can be |
| gatherings on Race Day. Others bend over | | | | augmented by strolls around the track area or |
| backwards to create family sections, picnic areas, | | | | picnics on the grounds. |
| and even put on elaborate shows and activities | | | | Some horse racing tracks embrace the idea of |
| for younger visitors. | | | | this sport being a family affair by providing |
| Those who are interested in turning horse racing | | | | activities for the youngsters as their parents |
| into a family affair will first want to scout out | | | | enjoy the races. Others, offer up great picnic |
| their local track, its racing schedule and restaurant | | | | accommodations so families can enjoy time |
| accommodations. Oftentimes, it's possible for | | | | together while watching the horses run. |
| young horse racing fans to have an opportunity | | | | While children will not be allowed by law to post |
| to go behind the scenes and check out the | | | | bets, their parents can, and the youngsters can |
| animals and their riders prior to the big races. | | | | still enjoy the sights, sounds and atmosphere of |
| This will, of course, depend on the horse racing | | | | this great sport that dates back hundreds of |
| track in question and its policies. Whether visits | | | | years in human history. |
| are allowed or not, youngsters should still be able | | | | While it's not likely most parents would want to |
| to get a good view of the action and learn to gain | | | | bring their children to a casino, a horse racing |
| an appreciation for these speedy, but gentle | | | | track is an animal of a different color entirely. The |
| giants. | | | | sport has long been seen as one that can be |
| Families that make horse racing an outing tend to | | | | enjoyed by all ages and many tracks make it |
| do so by enjoying most of the action from the | | | | their business to keep this tradition going strong. |
| club level in the track's dining area. Here families | | | | They do so by creating family friendly areas and |
| can very often enjoy 5-star dining, or close to it, | | | | welcoming young visitors to their grounds. |
| while they are removed from the stands, but not | | | | |