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Casino, Racetrack & Entertainment Venue · Grantville, PA
A 24-hour casino, live thoroughbred racetrack, and outdoor concert venue in Grantville, tucked just north of Hershey right off our own exit on I-81.
Our take We send a fair number of Hershey visitors a few minutes north to Grantville, and the casino is the easiest landmark out here — we're parked at the same I-81 Exit 80, about 12 minutes from the parks. If you're making a night of the slots, the track, or a concert and your car's been making a noise you'd rather not think about, swing by on the way through and let us take a quick look so the drive home is the boring part of the trip.
If you're up our way and want something a little different from the usual Hershey day, Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course is hard to miss. It's a big property: a gaming floor with well over 2,000 slot machines and more than 50 table games — blackjack, poker, roulette, craps — plus a sportsbook for folks who'd rather bet on a game than a hand. The casino floor is 21-and-older, like every Pennsylvania casino, and it generally keeps the lights on around the clock. When you get hungry there's a range of options, from Final Cut Steakhouse & Seafood for a proper sit-down dinner to easier stops like The Eatery, Joe & Dough for coffee and dessert, and the PENN Draft House for a drink and a bite — the lineup changes, so check what's open the night you go.
What sets this place apart from a plain casino is the racetrack it grew out of. Penn National has been running thoroughbreds since 1972, and live racing is still very much alive here — the 2026 calendar lists more than a hundred race days on the one-mile dirt track, with the Grade 3 Penn Mile on the turf course as the springtime headliner. On a clear evening you can watch live racing, work the simulcast windows, or in the warmer months catch a national touring act at the outdoor concert series. It's run by PENN Entertainment, so it's a polished, full-service operation rather than a roadside stop — just know that racing dates, restaurant hours, and concert schedules all shift through the year, so it's worth a look at their site before you build a whole evening around one event.
The casino floor generally runs around the clock, while restaurants, live racing, and concerts each keep their own schedules that shift seasonally. As of our last check the 2026 racing calendar was underway with most cards posting in the late afternoon. Before a special trip, check hollywoodpnrc.com or call ahead to confirm current hours and event dates.
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course is in Grantville, PA. The map shows both pins — Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course and our shop in Grantville — so you can see exactly where it sits relative to us.
Yes. The 2026 live racing calendar lists more than a hundred race days, with the Grade 3 Penn Mile headlining in late spring. Racing days and post times change seasonally, so check hollywoodpnrc.com or call ahead before you go.
The gaming floor is 21-and-older, like all Pennsylvania casinos. Other parts of the property, such as the racing grandstand and some outdoor concerts, can have different rules, so confirm the age policy for your specific event with the venue.
More than 2,000 slot machines, 50-plus table games like blackjack, poker, roulette and craps, and a sportsbook. Dining ranges from Final Cut Steakhouse & Seafood to casual spots like The Eatery, Joe & Dough, and the PENN Draft House. Restaurant hours vary, so call ahead for a sit-down dinner.
It's in Grantville right off I-81 Exit 80, roughly 10–12 minutes north of the Hershey attractions — an easy add-on to a Hershey trip, and the same exit our shop sits at if your car needs a look before the drive home.
Verified via: Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course — official site · 2026 Penn National Race Course live racing calendar (PA Horse Racing Association) · Visit Hershey & Harrisburg listing
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course is an independent business (operated by PENN Entertainment) that we're featuring in our guide — we're not affiliated with it, or with Hershey or Hersheypark. Details come from the property and public sources and were accurate at the time of writing; gaming is 21+, and please confirm current hours and event dates before visiting.