West Virginia 2008 Official State Travel Guide - (Page 27) Wonderful West Virginia REPORTS GAMING Clockwise from top left: Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack , horse racing at Charles Town Races & Slots , La Bonne Vie Steakhouse at Mountaineer Casino Resort & Race Track , and Tri-State Racetrack & Gaming Center . f d b d IF YOU GO: Mountaineer Casino Resort & Race Track, 800-80-40-HOT, www.mtrgaming.com A SURE BET FOR FUN With video slots, live thoroughbred and greyhound racing, simulcast races and casino-style table games (new in 2008), West Virginia’s gaming resorts are ready to show you a good time, and quite possibly good fortune. And when you’re ready to cash in your winnings, enjoy a meal of fine wine and gourmet cuisine, pamper yourself at the spa, take in a show or just relax in a posh room, all right on site. The Mountain State offers four gaming resorts, each with its own personality – but all featuring slots and slots of fun: Wheeling Island HotelCasino-Racetrack, 877-946-4373, www.wheeling island.com Charles Town Races & Slots, 800-795-7001, www.charlestown races.com Tri-State Racetrack & Gaming Center, 800-224-9683, www.tristaterace track.com Mountaineer Casino Resort & Race Track, Chester Less than an hour’s drive from Pittsburgh and under two hours from Cleveland, Mountaineer Casino Resort & Race Track offers live thoroughbred racing, table games and more than 3,200 video slots in an upscale “speakeasy” setting. The resort features the luxurious Grande Hotel, a top-notch spa and fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, an entertainment and sporting complex, nearby golf course and the Wine Spectator Awardwinning La Bonne Vie Steakhouse. Charles Town Races & Slots, Charles Town Charles Town Races & Slots – in the state’s Eastern Panhandle near Washington, D.C. – features live thoroughbred racing and is home to the renowned West Virginia Breeders Classic. More than 5,000 video slots are spread among themed areas ranging from Hollywood glamour at Silver Screen to Wild West shenanigans at OK Corral. Restaurant options range from casual Southwest fare at the SunDance Grill to fine dining at Skyline Terrace overlooking the track. d f For more information on the state’s four gaming resorts, and other entertainment options after the sun goes down, visit www.WVnights.com. Royal flush. Wheeling Island Hotel-CasinoRacetrack, Wheeling Across the river from the historic town from which it’s named, Wheeling Island HotelCasino-Racetrack offers a gaming paradise with a decidedly tropical spin. Casino games, live greyhound racing, 2,150 slots, entertainment and both casual and fine dining options surround a hotel offering plush accommodations. Nearby attractions include Wheeling’s Victorian district, beautiful Oglebay Park and Cabela’s outdoor outfitters. d Tri-State Racetrack & Gaming Center, Nitro You can go to the dogs at Tri-State Racetrack & Gaming Center, but that’s a good thing. Live matinee and evening greyhound races and 1,800 slots headline this resort, just minutes from Charleston’s thriving capital city. Live entertainment and special promotions abound, and the French Quarter Restaurant & Lounge serves up delicious food in a nice setting that still keeps you close to all the gaming action. W W W . C A L L W VA . C O M b 27 http://www.mtrgaming.com http://www.wheelingisland.com http://www.charlestownraces.com http://www.tristateracetrack.com http://www.WVnights.com http://www.callwva.com
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