Charles Town is a city in and the county seat of Jefferson County, West Virginia. Due to its similar name, travelers have sometimes confused this city with the state's capital, Charleston.

Charles Washington, the founder of Charles Town, was born in Hunting Creek, now Fairfax County, Virginia.

The Charles Town Race Track first opened in 1933. It was built on land purchased from the Charles Town Horse Show Association.

In 1999, the Charles Town Race Track underwent major renovation which included a large addition to house video slot machines. It was renamed Charles Town Races & Slots and now attracts many visitors each week from the nearby Baltimore and Washington D.C. metropolitan areas.

Charles Town Races & Slots:

An incredibly exciting, friendly, and total entertainment experience, practically in your own backyard!

It starts with over 5,000 slots. That's more machines than you'll find in many Las Vegas casinos. Besides having the hottest new games, an increasing number of slots are high-tech, easy to use, Smart Play/ Smart Pay coinless machines as well, so you can lose the buckets.

Now dealing table games! That's right, the new Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races features action-packed blackjack, craps, roulette, and more! There are 85 tables in all. Plus, they've got live poker in our spacious new 27-table poker room.

They've got great dining to satisfy any hunger, shopping outlets, and live entertainment at our new Hollywood on the Roof. And you can plan your visit here with a comfortable stay at the Inn at Charles Town. All this just 10 minutes from Harpers Ferry.

RACING

Come experience the thrill of live thoroughbred racing - under the lights, all year long!

Home to the West Virginia Breeders Classics, Charles Town Races offers some of the nation's best full-field, nine-race cards. They also offer simulcast horse and dog racing from around the country, 365 days a year.

Everything is better at night! As you pick your winners, enjoy fine and casual dining, special events and perks from our rewards club.

Live Racing Wednesday - Sunday
Wednesday - Saturday Post Times 7:15pm
Sunday Post Time 1:00pm


Museum & Park :

Jefferson County Museum, 200 East Washington Street.
Jefferson County Memorial Park, 450 Forrest Avenue.

Historic Homes & Buildings :

Flagg House, 323 East Washington Street.
Gibson-Todd House, 515 South Samuel Street.
Happy Retreat, Blakeley Place and Mordington Avenue.

Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 East Washington Street.
Locke House, Corner of Lawrence & Avis Streets.
Presbyterian Church, 200 East Washington Street.

Presbyterian Manse, 222 East Washington Street.
Riddle Murphy-Hunter Home, 534 South Samuel Street.
Sheetz House, Corner of Lawrence & Liberty Streets.
Zion Episcopal Church & Cemetery.

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