The capital of New York State sits on the Hudson River and offers diverse activities for visitors. In the area tourists can take in concerts and theater performances, attend sporting events, or take a sightseeing tour on the Hudson River. Restaurants and lodging options are available. Within 90 minutes to three hours of the city, gamers can play slots, enjoy table gaming or wager at the racetrack where the thoroughbreds run.
Located in scenic, rural upstate New York, this casino and resort combines hotel, dining, golf and 24-hour gaming. There are 80 game tables and 2,400 instant multi-games machines. Classic games include everything from poker to bingo. The casino houses New York’s largest bingo hall. The casino is located about 90 minutes west of Albany.
Turning Stone Casino and Resort
5218 Patrick Rd.
Verona, NY 13478
1-800-771-7711
turning-stone.com
Foxwoods Resort Casino claims the world’s largest bingo hall. It was opened in 1986 by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. Foxwoods includes six casinos with gaming that includes bingo, poker, keno, race book, slot machines and table games. There are more than 380 tables with 17 different types of table games. Poker fans have more than 100 poker tables to choose from. For slot gamers there are 7,600 slots available. The casino offers lodging, dining, spa and golf as well as gaming. The casino is a three-hour drive southeast from Albany.
Foxwoods Resort Casino
350 Trolley Line Blvd.
Mashantucket, CT 06338
foxwoods.com
Finger Lakes has nearly 1,200 video gaming machines for gamers. It is also a venue for live thoroughbred racing in Western New York. The 30,000 square-foot gaming floor allows for games of video poker, progressive jackpots, penny machines, and more. The horse racing season runs mid-April through November. The casino offers free parking and free non-alcoholic beverages on the gaming floor. There is a 280-seat buffet restaurant. Finger Lakes is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. The gaming casino is located three hours west of Albany.
Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack
5857 Route 96
Farmington, NY 14425
585-924-3232
fingerlakesracetrack.com
