Charles Town

Charles Town proves that you don’t have to travel far to experience flavors from around the world. Alfredo’s Mediterranean Steakhouse & Grille serves up delicious, authentic Mediterranean fare like gyros, falafel and couscous. La Mezzaluna Café specializes in Italian food cooked with care. Chicken cacciatore, veal sorrentino, and stromboli are just a few of the dishes found on their menu. For genuine Thai cuisine, try Sumittra, where dishes are packed with Thai flavors. Craving a craft brew? Abolitionist Ale Works strives to create fun, flavorful and unique beers.

Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Racing packs so much entertainment into one place. Take a spin at the roulette table. Test your luck at a slot machine (you’ll have more than 2,500 to choose from). Watch thoroughbreds thunder around the racetrack. You can even bet on your favorite sport teams with their sports betting. The Old Opera House is a live theatre house located in the heart of Charles Town, presenting six main stage productions, a summer family production, a one-act play festival and a ballet every year. They even teach classes if you’re interested. 

Locally owned shops dot the downtown and bring in so much charm. Check out Fuzzy Dog Books and Music for novels and vinyl records. Needful Things Emporium is the perfect shopping mall to find jewelry, vintage items and everything in between. To add some early 1900s flare to your home, the Art Deco Dekor has vintage lighting, furniture, barware, glassware and much more.

The Locust Hill Golf Course invites you to try 18 holes of exceptional golf. Four sets of tees on every hole offer golfing at its best for all skill levels. Each tee offers challenges across the 35 acres of lakes, ponds and streams. Cool Spring Nature Preserve is a 63-acre preserve that offers educational programs for children, adults and families. It’s also designated as a birding hotspot so bring your binoculars as you explore lush forests, meadows and marshes. Nearby Harpers Ferry offers hiking along the famous Appalachian Trail. 

Charles Town is rich with Civil War and American history. George Washington was an early settler of the area and many of his relatives called Charles Town home. In fact, the town is named for his youngest brother Charles. Today, there are six Washington homes still standing. The Jefferson County Museum has many John Brown and Civil War items, including the wagon that carried Brown to his execution, the desk he used in his jail cell, a copy of his provisional constitution and the gurney he laid on during the trial.

The Hillbrook Inn is a romantic bed and breakfast offering the very best in luxurious accommodations, fine dining, spa services and special events. The inn has an array of lodging accommodations to choose like the historic Main House or the contemporary Farmhouse. If you’re looking to be close to all the action, the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Racing offers spacious suites at The Inn at Charles Town. Here you’ll find first-class amenities and rich interiors just steps from the exciting casino action and thoroughbred racing. Remember the aforementioned Abolitionist Ale Works? They have a private 2-bedroom suite above the brewery and also offer a free growler with weekend stays. If you want to bring along the whole crew, the Almost Heaven Retreat log cabin, which is a massive 15,000 square-foot log cabin with 16 bedrooms – featured by Northern Virginia Magazine.