Gulfstream Park - worth visiting?

[westcoastinvader]

Originally Posted by Bravado2112

I'm heading down to Florida on a business trip in a couple of weeks and was wondering if Gulfstream is worth visiting these days...

I haven't been there since the late 90s and I remember there were a lot of complaints when they first unveiled the new version. I know there are supposed to be some improvements for this year, but overall - does GP still qualify as a must-see place for a New Yorker to spend a relaxing day at the races in the dead of winter or are those days over with now?

If there's a track nearby, it is ALWAYS worth a visit. I don't think there's a track in America with an admission fee high enough for a horse player to think about not forking over the $$ to get in for a race, or two.

Just go see the place, enjoy a race, and wander around. Have a drink, or a bite to eat, or just go hang out in the paddock. If after a couple races you've had your fill, go find some other fun stuff in Miami for the rest of the afternoon or evening.

The mere fact that you are on this board and asking this question seems to me to guarantee that you should go visit Gulfstream for awhile.

I would.

:-)