Arlington Heights Travel Guide

 
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Explore Arlington Heights

Things to Do  

Wagering on the Races at Arlington

Wagering on the Races at Arlington, Arlington Heights

 deecat Says:  I think that horse racing is one of the most excing sports because it features the beauty of these magnificent thoroughbreds, their speed and strength, and the agility of the jockeys. Horse racing can also be a way to make some bucks if you know how to wager.When you go to... 

See the Races from the Wonderful Million Room

See the Races from the Wonderful Million Room, Arlington Heights

 deecat Says:  Click the photo to get a great view.Top photo: entrance to the Million Room with it Green and White motif.Bottom Photo: inside Million Room looking out on the race trackWe always watch the races from the Million Room which is on the 4th level and has a glorious view of the... 

Hotels  

Restaurants  

Fuego Mexican Grill: Great Mexican and authentic decor

Fuego Mexican Grill: Great Mexican and authentic decor, Arlington Heights

 DSwede Says:  The restaurant has authentic decor, with stucco walls, themed paintings, posters and music. There are booth tables as well as taller bar tables.This is only one of two "Fuego" restaurants in the Chicago area. They do not spread their efforts too thin, thereby making these... 

La Tasca: Spanish tapas

La Tasca: Spanish tapas, Arlington Heights

 Dabs Says:  We've eaten at La Tasca twice with friends, the food is very good but it's a long trip for us since we have lots of other Spanish options closer to where we live. But it's a good option should you be out in Arlington Heights at the racetrack or on your way from... 

Nightlife  

La Tasca Tapas restaurant Arlington Hts il: Love La tasca

La Tasca Tapas restaurant Arlington Hts il: Love La tasca, Arlington Heights

 Foodieforever Says:  Absolutely love this Tapas restaurant. We have been going to La Tasca for past 16 years with boy friend (now Hubby), girls night out and for large group parties. The food has improved over the years tremendously. Some of our favorites are baby octopus, sun dried dated,... 

La Tasca tapas: Tastiest tapas

La Tasca tapas: Tastiest tapas, Arlington Heights

 Athena8 Says:  La Tasca tapas restaurant of Arlington Heights is the most highly acclaimed restaurants in Arlington Hts for the past 16 years. We believe that out of the half dozen tapas restaurants we have tried in Chicago land area that La Tasca is simply the one with most flavors and... 

Transportation  

Take the Train to Arlington

Take the Train to Arlington, Arlington Heights

 deecat Says:  Even though most people drive to Arlington International Rack Track, some folks in Chicago and distant suburbs have the opportunity to take the train right to the track.Waiting Room Hours are: 5:00A.M.-1:00 P.M.You may purchase tickets on the train also.It's the Union... 

Ride a bike

Ride a bike, Arlington Heights

 kaloz Says:  Arlington Heights is so picturesque, it should be enjoyed at a slower pace. Get out of your car and walk or ride a bike. This picture shows a parking hut for bicycles when you want to leave your wheels and use your feet. 

Shopping  

Arlington Track Gift Shop: Shop for All Kinds of Horse-Related Items....

Arlington Track Gift Shop: Shop for All Kinds of Horse-Related Items...., Arlington Heights

 deecat Says:  Click the photo for a better lookWhen my sister Ronda came to visit me a few years ago, we took her to Arlington International Race Track. Her husband used to own a race horse, and so she wanted to buy him something at the gift shop. It was the first time that I had been... 

Downtown Mall: Nice setting for shopping

Downtown Mall: Nice setting for shopping, Arlington Heights

 kaloz Says:  This is what a shopping center can look like, not the ugly strip malls that skirt American roadsides. There are many shops, and a movie theatre. Other cities should use this as an example for planned shopping. Get flowers for your loved one while she shops for a new outfit... 

Local Customs  

Holidays at Arlington

Holidays at Arlington, Arlington Heights

 deecat Says:  Click on photoThis year, we went to Arlington Internation Race Track on Memorial Day. It's fun to go there on holidays because the organization always provides special activities and promotions.I also like holidays that are patriotic. On Memorial Day, they had a special time... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Tragedy Can Happen

Tragedy Can Happen, Arlington Heights

 deecat Says:  As much as I love to go to the races, I always harbor a fear in my mind of a tragedy happening. This is because one July 4th Allan, his sister, brother-in-law, and I went to Arlington International Race Track for a fun day.We were having such a day when suddenly, it became a... 

Airport Security -- What a Joke!!

Airport Security -- What a Joke!!, Arlington Heights

 kaloz Says:  After going through airport security screening. Where they will take away cuticle scissors, the airlines issued metal forks with the food service (ha!). I bet mom could do some damage with this fork. I kid you not. 

What to Pack  

Don't forget your ticket
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Ticket, please.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: For the fall weather, pack warm clothes and foul weather gear

Photo Equipment: Long lenses are needed to catch the action, even if it distorts the depth. Portrait lenses are fine in the paddock, and wide angle for the vistas.

Miscellaneous: If you are in for the races, bring your ticket, Daily Racing Form, Binoculars, money, and cigars!!

Written Feb 25, 2003

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Off The Beaten Path  

The Infield

The Infield, Arlington Heights

 deecat Says:  Please click in order to see the Infield at Arlington International Race TrackThe area in the photograph is called "the infield" and it literally is "off the beaten path" unless the race is a TURF race (the horses run on the grass). Certain horses do very well on the turf;... 

A walk in the woods

A walk in the woods, Arlington Heights

 kaloz Says:  Visit the Forest Preserve. This picture was taken in Schaumburg (next to Arlington Heights) A relaxing place and good for viewing the fall colours. There are bike trails and walking paths. Just beware of the goose droppings 

Sports & Outdoors  

Competitive Racing of Horses

Competitive Racing of Horses, Arlington Heights

 deecat Says:  Competitive racing of horses is one of the most ancient sports. Its origins were among the "prehistoric nomadic tribesmen of Central Asia who 1st domesticated horses about 4500 BC!"In the beginning and for thousands of years thereafter, horse racing was known as the sport of... 

Don't forget your Form

Don't forget your Form, Arlington Heights

 kaloz Says:  Picking winners, exactas, trifectas, daily double. Another day at the track. Go down to the paddock and watch them mount up. Daily Racing Form 

Favorites  

John Henry: Horse of Steel

John Henry:  Horse of Steel, Arlington Heights

 deecat Says:  Please click on photoEach time I attend Arlington International Race Track, I go to see the huge bronze scupture of the famous "Arlington Million winner, John Henry, in his race against The Bart". It's an impressive piece of art, even if you don't know the story behind... 

New Arlington Park International Race Track

New Arlington Park International Race Track, Arlington Heights

 deecat Says:  Arlington Park International Race Track was completed in 1927; then why does it look brand new? Well, in 1985, the beautiful race track and club house burned to the ground!But let's go back a minute. In 1927 H.D. Brown from California decided to open a race track in... 

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