Seen
on Fox 5 Aug 6, 2004
1.
SARATOGA RACE TRACK & AMTRAK
267 Union Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
www.nyra.com
516-488-6000
Only 3 hours from NYC
Tips:
For a family-friendly gambling getaway, it's the oldest racetrack
in North America, dating back to the late 1800's. The season
runs for six weeks only through Labor Day.
Events:
135th Running of the Travers Stakes takes place
on August 28th.
Transportation: Amtrak offers daily departures and The Saratoga
Racetrack package, which runs weekends only through Labor Day.
The package is $80.00pp and includes:
-
RT train from NYC
- Shuttle transfer to the racetrack
-Racing
Program
- Admission to the Grandstand
Call 800-USA-RAIL and ask for code X856
Visit www.amtrak.com
**Pick
up their new publication at Penn Station, "New York by Rail"
2.
MIGHT M GAMING AT MONTICELLO RACEWAY
204 Route 17 B
Monticello,
NY 12701
www.monticelloraceway.com
866-777-GAME
Only 1 hour 45 minutes from NYC
Tips:
Closest gaming destination to NYC. Almost 1,800 video gaming
machines with many of the same games you'll see in Atlantic
City or Vegas.
Events:
Life's a Beach Promotion for August and the Go Wild Promotion
for September. Check the website for details.
Transportation: Shortline Express Bus daily to Mighty M Gaming
leaves Port Authority at 10:20am arriving at MMG at 12:05pm
$30.00RT. Can get more info from Shortline by calling 800-631-8405.
3.
FOXWOODS RESORT AND CASINO
39 Norwich Westerly Rd.
Mashantucket, CT 06338
www.foxwoods.com
800-369-9663
Only 3 hours from NYC
Tips: Be sure to join their Wampum Rewards when you get there
to start earning rewards for casino play.
Events: Upcoming concerts include Alanis Morissette and the
Beach Boys.
Transportation: Metro-North offers daily departures from Grand
Central. They have a $40.00pp package that includes RT train
to New Haven, bus transfer to Foxwoods and a casino bonus package
with discounts on food and vouchers for casino games. Greyhound
Bus offers daily departures from Port Authority for $26.00pp
www.mta.info
or www.greyhound.com
AmeriSuites
in Mystic
224 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic, CT 06355
www.AmeriSuites.com
800-833-1516
Only 3 hours from NYC
AmeriSuites ‚ Mystic, CT Casino Package (code PC) includes:
- $10 roll of quarters for the slot machines
- RT
transportation to the casino of your choice: Foxwoods or Mohegan
Sun Casino
-Overnight
accommodations
-Full complimentary breakfast buffet and newspaper.
Cost $199 plus tax per night.
Amenities: Each room is a 2-room suite with either a king bed
or 2 double beds. Breakfast is complimentary and bountiful including
eggs, sausage, toast, make your own Belgian waffles, French
toast, muffins, donuts, fresh fruit, cottage cheese, yogurt,
juice, cereal, coffee or tea.
4.
MOHEGAN SUN CASINO
1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard
Uncasville, CT 06382
www.mohegansun.com
888-226-7711
Only 3 hours from NYC
Tips: Be sure to join their Player's Club when you get there
to start earning rewards for casino play. If you tire from walking/playing
in the 300,000 square feet of total gaming space, head over
to their world-class spa for a massage.
Events: Saturday, August 7th, catch the Bowzer's Rock N' Roll
Party Vol III in the 10,000-seat arena. Also, check website
for upcoming world-class sporting events like boxing and concerts.
Transportation: Metro-North offers daily departures from Grand
Central. $37.00pp package includes RT train to New Haven, bus
transfer to Mohegan Sun and a casino bonus package with discounts
on food and vouchers for casino games. Academy Bus offers daily
departures from Port Authority for $30.00 RT and includes a
casino bonus package. www.mta.info
or www.academybus.com
AmeriSuites in Mystic
224 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic, CT 06355
www.AmeriSuites.com
800-833-1516
Only 3 hours from NYC
AmeriSuites ‚ Mystic, CT Casino Package (code PC) includes:
- $10 roll of quarters for the slot machines
- RT
transportation to the casino of your choice: Foxwoods or Mohegan
Sun Casino
-Overnight
accommodations
-Full complimentary breakfast buffet and newspaper.
Cost $199 plus tax per night.
Amenities: Each room is a 2-room suite with either a king bed
or 2 double beds. Breakfast is complimentary and bountiful including
eggs, sausage, toast, make your own Belgian waffles, French
toast, muffins, donuts, fresh fruit, cottage cheese, yogurt,
juice, cereal, coffee or tea.
5.
TRUMP TAJ MAHAL
1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
www.trumptaj.com
800-825-8888
Only 2 hours from NYC
Tips: Sheer indulgence. This is the spot if you are looking
for a quick trip for luxurious accommodations, fine dining and
world-class entertainment without the plane ride to Las Vegas.
Events: Monthly "Hot Promotions" such as Spin for Cars and Cash
Sweepstakes in August and Cadillac XLR Sweepstakes in September.
Musical Events: August 8th, Aerosmith will be performing their
last show on the group's US tour. Upcoming concerts - Cheryl
Crow on August 14th and Gloria Estefan on September 18th.
Transportation: New Players can sign up for a Taj Card and get
free gas ‚ roundtrip!
See the website for more details. Also, Academy Bus offers daily
departures from Port Authority for $30.00 RT and includes a
casino bonus package. www.academybus.com
