City: New Haven, CT

Category: Tours & Attractions

Telephone: (203) 946-3201

Address: 600 Long Wharf Dr.

Description: You can’t miss this huge round building that looks like an oversize oil tank from I-95. Inside is what can only be described as a Disneyland for off-track wagering, with veteran gamblers sitting by couples making their first bet. Four giant screens showing the current races preside over a stadium of hundreds of seats, each with an individual television. The entire interior is open, with an easy flow between different sections dedicated to jai alai, greyhound racing, and horse racing. In the center is a huge fish tank surrounded by the Shark Bar, which serves thirsty customers all day long. There is also a food court in the back serving snacks and grinders, and Fri and Sat nights the Saratoga Grill serves more high-end food. Sports Haven has pool tables for the down time between races and touch-screen wagering, and is certainly the best off-track betting in the state.