Vernon Downs Casino Hotel

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Vernon Downs Casino Hotel, Racing & Entertainment is located at 4229 Stuhlman Road in Vernon, New York. The casino has a 34,500 square-foot gaming space with over 500 gaming machines, including house progressives and video poker, taking virtual coins valued from a penny to $5. The casino was added to the race track in the early 2000s. The Vernon Downs Racetrack features live harness racing (think "chariots" if you are not familiar with harness racing) April - November and year-round simulcast betting.  The race track was established on July 1, 1953.

Vernon Downs recently added a hotel with 173 guestrooms. Additional amenities at the property include small meeting rooms in the new Vernon Downs Event Center, an arcade/game room, an indoor heated pool and whirlpool and fitness facilities.

There are plenty of good eats, live entertainment and cold drinks too!

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Dining & Restaurants

Trackside Deli & Concessions

• Serving: American, Deli, Snacks / Hotdogs

Race day brings memories and longings for the aromas of freshly griddled burgers, hot dogs, nachos, and snacks. The Trackside Concessions at Vernon Downs has you covered with all of that plus soups and sides and filling sandwiches like roast beef, turkey, or ham & cheese. If you just want to grab some pistachios, cashews or mixed nuts and a drink, it's all right there. Trackside Deli is located in the lower clubhouse.

The Kitchen Buffet

• Serving: Buffet

The Kitchen Buffet is open five days a week at Vernon Downs and offers a great selection of yummy fare for lunch and dinner. Ribs are a big hit here and so are the themed menu nights (see menu above). Dinner always offers several soup choices, at least 2 carved meats and 3 fish selections, roast chicken and specialty cuisines from regions all over the world.  Beer and wine are available for purchase, it's all you can eat and as much as you want to buy to drink. Kids under 5 eat for free. Located on the casino floor. 

Miracle Mile Restaurant

• Serving: à la carte

The Miracle Mile Restaurant offers a la carte service with great food and live simulcast wagering right at your table. Visitors enjoy a bird's eye view of live harness racing through trackside windows in the Grandstand Clubhouse at Vernon Downs.

Mr. G's Food and Spirits

• Serving: Cafe/Variety

Except for the awesome specials like beef tenderloin tips, seared scallops, pork scarpariello, or the like that the talented culinary artists at Mr. G's offer daily, everything on the menu is under ten bucks - yes - order up a colorful and flavorful masterpiece like the Black & Bleu Steak for $9.99 and enjoy mixed fresh Greens, cherry tomatoes, and red onion topped with crumbled bleu cheese and grilled marinated sirloin steak, with a side of Balsamic vinaigrette or any of the other dozens of exciting options.

Triple 777 Café

• Serving: Cafe/Variety

Enjoy breakfast from 9am to 11am or a full menu of classic fare until 10:30pm seven days a week at this little corner café at Vernon Downs. Triple 777 Café serves up everything from a fried haddock sandwich or Philly cheesesteak to burgers, wings, Reubens and more 7 days a week.  French dips, shrimp baskets, soups and sides, you name it! The pricing looks like blue plate specials from a 1970's or 80's diner, but that's just the way they roll at Vernon Downs. Located on the casino floor.

Gold Cup Room

Open during live racing season, the Gold Cup Room offers memorable views of the racetrack. Be sure to grab something tasty from Trackside Concessions before you head to the upper Clubhouse section of the Grandstand for an unforgettable experience. 

Vernon Downs Casino Venues & Hotspots

Ring Eyed Pete's Bar

Ring Eyed Pete's Bar at Vernon Downs Casino and Racetrack offers live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night from 8pm until midnight. It's right on the gaming floor so you won't have far to walk and they offer up all kinds of good quick pub fare to keep your gaming engine revved up. Sample a great selection of specialty brews and good eats like cheese & chicken quesadillas, loaded fries, chicken tenders and more.

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