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Address: 4229 Stuhlman Rd, Vernon, NY 13476, USA

Phone (315) 829-3400

Toll-free (877) 888-3766

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Casino hours

Sun: 9:00am to 12:00am
Mon: 9:00am to 12:00am
Tue: 9:00am to 12:00am
Wed: 9:00am to 12:00am
Thu: 9:00am to 12:00am
Fri: 9:00am to 2:00am
Sat: 9:00am to 2:00am
Rates $108.00 - $109.00
Venues Ring Eyed Pete's Bar
Attractions Vernon Downs Racetrack

Harness racing

Simulcasting

Slot machines

Video Poker

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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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Gaming at Vernon Downs Casino

Vernon Downs Casino has more than 500 of the hottest top-name New York Lottery slots and video poker games including all-time favorites like Wolf Run from IGT. The games play just like those in Vegas or AC, but the odds are controlled differently - you'll never notice the difference on the outside.  New games come on the floor with a quickness and they hold on to all of your old favorites.  In-house progressives and Video Poker round out the offering with bets ranging from 1¢ to $5.00 in denomination.

But there's more to Vernon Downs than a casino, nightlife, and entertainment! For over 50 years now they've been bringing you live horse racing and now you can see and bet on live harness racing and daily simulcasts bringing you live race betting action from all over the country.

You must be 18 years of age to play any of the gaming machines at Vernon Downs Casino. Please play responsibly. Vernon Downs Casino is a New York State Lottery Customer Service Center.

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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.

General

Price range: Average
Alcohol: Bottled Beer
Take away

Hours

Sunday-
Monday-
Tuesday-
Wednesday-
Thursday-
Friday1:00pm / 7:00pm
Saturday2:00pm / 9:00pm

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. 

General

Price range: Average
Reservations: (315) 829-3400
Ambience: Casual
Attire: Casual
Buffet

Hours

Sunday10:00am / 3:00pm
Monday9:30am / 10:30pm
Tuesday9:30am / 10:30pm
Wednesday9:30am / 10:30pm
Thursday9:30am / 10:30pm
Friday5:00pm / 9:00pm
Saturday5:00pm / 9:00pm

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.

General

Price range: Average
Reservations: (315) 829-3400
Ambience: Casual
Attire: Casual
Takes reservations

Hours

Sunday-
Monday-
Tuesday-
Wednesday3:00pm / 8:00pm
Thursday3:00pm / 8:00pm
Friday3:00pm / 7:00pm
Saturday5:00pm / 9:00pm

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.

General

Price range: Upscale
Reservations: (315) 829-3400
Alcohol: Full Bar
Ambience: Casual
Attire: Casual
Happy Hour

Hours

Sunday9:30am / 10:30pm
Monday9:30am / 10:30pm
Tuesday9:30am / 10:30pm
Wednesday9:30am / 10:30pm
Thursday9:30am / 10:30pm
Friday5:00pm / 9:00pm
Saturday5:00pm / 9:00pm

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.

General

Price range: Average
Reservations: (315) 829-3400
Ambience: Casual
Attire: Casual

Hours

Sunday9:30am / 10:30pm
Monday9:30am / 10:30pm
Tuesday9:30am / 10:30pm
Wednesday9:30am / 10:30pm
Thursday9:30am / 10:30pm
Friday9:30am / 10:30pm
Saturday9:30am / 10:30pm

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. 

General

Price range: Average
Reservations: (315) 829-6817

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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Property Location
When you stay at Vernon Downs Casino and Hotel in Vernon, you'll be minutes from Utica Rome Speedway. This casino hotel is within the region of Hamilton College and Fort Stanwix.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 173 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with voice mail.

Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Try your luck at the casino and enjoy other recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a fitness facility. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.

Dining
Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Vernon Downs Casino and Hotel. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.

Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, audiovisual equipment, and technology support staff. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference/meeting rooms, small meeting rooms, and banquet facilities. Free parking is available onsite.

Vernon Downs Casino Attractions & Entertainment

Vernon Downs Racetrack

Race Track

Vernon Downs Racetrack started operations over 50 years ago, in 1953. Today you can enjoy the fast paced action of live harness racing from April to November with some of the finest races in the Central state area.  It's a special place, with  simulcast betting, a hotel and casino with live entertainment, nestled in the rolling hills of mid New York state.

With the new hotel there's also a second simulcast facility on the property, just off the lobby. Watch the races on three super sized movie screens, or bet at one of the 27 individual carrels or 11 private tables all with LCD TV's.

Hotel Simulcast Center Open 7 Days a Week

Monday - Saturday: 11:15am - Midnight
Sunday: 11:15am - 6pm

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Address: 4229 Stuhlman Rd, Vernon, NY 13476, USA

Phone (315) 829-3400

Toll-free (877) 888-3766

Website Visit Here

Email Email

Facebook Facebook page

Twitter @governondowns

Phone (877) 888-3766

Email Email

Phone (877) 888-3766

Email Email

Rates $108.00 - $109.00
Venues Ring Eyed Pete's Bar
Attractions Vernon Downs Racetrack

Harness racing

Simulcasting

Slot machines

Video Poker