New Orleans

[FGFan]

Agreed Harahan or Kenner. Kenner's not much further. If you're taking a taxi or Uber a lot of them charge to go over the river, keep that in mind. Kenner OTB is really nice.
The minute they open they begin to get packed, a lot of reserved seating too.

If you have online account so you can place your bets, there is a Derby festival on Fulton St. between Poydras & Convention Blvd. near Harrah's right downtown.
Google Derby on Fulton St.
it's a benefit for Team Gleason, focusing around Apres Lounge & Fulton Alley.