The Parx Winter Racing Festival is an annual horse racing event. It takes place at the end of December over two days. Held at Parx Racing in Bensalem, the event showcases multiple races that wrap up the year’s stakes schedule.
If you visit Pennsylvania to attend the Winter Racing Festival from far afield, such as Miami, you will experience a different type of winter than what you’re used to. A trip to watch this horse racing event will provide you with a real winter escape. It’s a trip-worthy destination with many nearby attractions.
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Horse racing on two days in December
Today, you can bet online in many U.S. states through the betPARX app and wagering on horse races at Parx East remains popular. The Winter Racing Festival will take place on Tuesday, December 30, and Wednesday, December 31, this year.
Tuesday will feature the Wait for It Stakes and Miss Behavior, which are both six furlongs. Parx Future Stars and Parx Future Stars Filly Division will also take place over seven furlongs. All these races feature two-year-olds.
On Wednesday, there are The Blitzen and Mrs. Claus. Both races are seven furlongs. The first features three-year-olds and up, and the second is for three-year-old fillies and mares. The Kris Kringle also features three-year-olds and up.
Go to Parx Casino
Adjacent to Parx Racing in Parx East is Parx Casino, where you can try your hand at slot machines or table games. Those who live in West Palm Beach won’t feel out of place in this lively environment with its bars and lounges for relaxing and having drinks. The Xcite Center at Parx hosts some great live shows in December.
Visit Philadelphia
You can’t go to Pennsylvania without paying a visit to Philadelphia. It takes under 30 minutes to drive there from Parx Casino. At Reading Terminal Market, you can taste some local fare. Pay a visit to Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest continuously inhabited residential street in the nation. If you’re into the macabre, the collection of medical oddities at the Mutter Museum may fascinate you.
The Old City and Rittenhouse Square, with historic streets and good coffee houses, are worth a visit. If you’re a history buff, you will find Independence Hall in the landmark district fascinating.
Have some winter-specific adventures
Many people travel to Miami in search of sunshine and beaches. If you’re making the journey from Miami to see the horse racing, you will get a taste of what winter is like in Pennsylvania. It lets you enjoy winter activities like ice-skating and sledding. The Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle complex in Doylestown is worth a visit – and its downhill slopes are an ideal spot for sledding.
Go on the Bucks County Wine Trail
You may not know that Bucks County is a great region for growing grapes. It has some beautiful vineyards, and going on the wine trail is a wonderful experience. There are eight family-owned wineries located close together. Experts from local wineries will discuss the local heritage of the wines and their nuances.
Visit Peddler’s Village
This village often holds seasonal festivals and is a charming spot to visit. It has 65 specialty shops and boutiques. You can also eat at one of seven different restaurants. If you have young children, the Gigglesbury Fair fun center includes a carousel and a six-level climbing mountain/maze.
