The Preakness - travel tips and info

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by tanner12oz

ive got some preakness's under my belt and heres my 2 cents......i have a relative in the area so lodging is never and issue. although if i were to suggest an area i would suggest one thats along the light rail or preakness shuttle line. those 2 methods of transportation are easily the best ways to travel to and from the preakness.....dirt cheap and parking isnt an issue. the only seats ive had are the apron box seats (95 bucks) and i wouldnt wanna be anywhere else. i am literally on the track. the only thing that seperates me from the horses is the rail. feel free is move around cuz security is pretty laid back. bring as much canned beer as you possibly can hold. everything must be brought inside in a clear container (garbage bag, tupperware). the facility itself sucks. last year there was an extreme leak in the bathroom ceiling.....im talking gallons and gallons of who knows what pouring through the ceiling. lines are bad but i imagine not as bad as derby. still you need to give yourself at least 15-20 mins for a bet. the area surrounding the track is questionable at best. wouldnt wanna be stumbling around there drunk by myself. traffic leaving the track is bad. took almost 1.5 hours to go around a mile or 2 to the lightrail last year. dont get me wrong though i have a blast and look forward to going every year.

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