Charles Town Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Charles Town

Known for its horses, Charles Town is a city in Jefferson County, West Virginia. The U.S. Census Bureau considers it part of the Washington-Arlington metro area, although extremely few residents actually work in Washington, D.C. Charles Town was named for Charles Washington who laid out the streets of the town on 80 acres of land in 1786. Charles Washington was the brother of U.S. President George Washington. Charles Town had a population of 5,259 as of 2010. Its elevation is 512 feet (164 m).

Top Attractions in Charles Town

Explore the best things to see and do in Charles Town:

• ★Happy Retreat
• ★Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
• ★Jefferson County Museum
• ★Old Charles Town Historic District
• ★Summit Point Motorsports Park

Where to Eat in Charles Town

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Hillbrook Fine Dining
• 🍴La Mezzuluna Cafe
• 🍴Mi Degollado Mexican Restaurant
• 🍴Mountain View Diner

Where to Stay in Charles Town

• 🏨Hillbrook Inn
• 🏨The Carriage Inn Bed and Breakfast

Charles Town Travel Guide Sections

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