West Virginia Travel Guide 2009 - (Page 22) Wild&Wonderful What’s NEW in West Virginia? Whether you’ve been here before or are planning your first trip to the Mountain State, you’ll find something new and exciting happening in West Virginia. inside> WHAT’S NEW pg. 22, The Must-Hit List pg. 24, Small-Town Gems pg. 26, Let’s Eat pg. 28, Cultural Pursuits pg. 32, WV Rocks! pg. 35, Ticket to Adventure pg. 38, Excuse to Relax pg. 40, State & National Parks pg. 42, Woods & Waters pg. 46, Into the Wild pg. 50, Winter Sports pg. 52, Play & Stay pg. 53. ABOUT IT! TABLE GAMES READ ALL By Karen Galvin raise the stakes (and fun) at state’s racing resorts able games are now up and running at three of the state’s four racetracks and gaming resorts. Blackjack, poker, roulette and craps draw players to Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort in the state’s Northern Panhandle, where they’ll also find upscale accommodations, fine dining, plenty of entertainment, a pool and spa, video slots and live thoroughbred racing. Less than an hour south at Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack, frequent tournaments and featured games in a new state-of-the-art poker room continue to pull in crowds. While there, guests also can enjoy several themed restaurants and well-appointed hotel rooms. Tri-State Racetrack & Gaming Center near Charleston offers seven-card stud and more in The Big Easy Poker Room. Simulcast and live greyhound races take place year ‘round, and video slots add to the fun. More than 5,000 slot machines at Charles Town Races & Slots in the Eastern Panhandle near Washington, DC, continue to be a big draw, as does horse racing there. The centerpiece of the resort’s current expansion is an indoor “park” – complete with flowers and greenery – and a second hotel is in the works. T » West Virginia’s racetracks and gaming resorts, www.wvnights.com Tri-State Racetrack & Gaming Center 22 b. 1-800-CALL WVA http://www.wvnights.com
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