BELMONT PARK
| Address | 2150 Hempstead Turnpike; Elmont NY 11003 | See on map |
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| Telephone | +1 516 488 6000 |
| Website | http://www.nyra.com/ |
| Time to go | Races most Wed-Sun during May-July and Sep-Oct. Races start 1pm. |
| Cost | USD 12 Belmont Special LIRR packages on race days including transport |
| How to get there | Take the LIRR from Penn Station or the E train to Jamaica Center, and from there the Q110 or Belmont Special bus to Belmont. More info on http://www.mta.info/lirr/. |
Belmont Park is one of America’s most important horse racing tracks and home of the Belmont Stakes, the third and final leg of the Triple Crown, a legendary race for thoroughbred three-year olds (horses, not toddlers). It’s also a perfectly pleasant and laid-back day out. Despite its long history and pedigree, it’s a fairly casual affair. Elegant attire is only required for club house entry and on the actual day of the Stakes, otherwise you’re free to bring your cooler and bubbly for a casual picnic on the trackside lawn.
