Getting there: The casino is about a two-hour drive from Baltimore.
Information: Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, 1131 North DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901. Call 800-711-5882 or go to doverdowns.com.
Harrington Raceway & Casino
Only an hour from Ocean City, this location is a one-stop destination for gaming, racing, entertainment and dining.
Games to play: Table games include craps, roulette, blackjack and other card games. Six types of poker are also available. Slot denominations run from one cent to $25, with more than 1,800 machines offering the latest themes and old favorites.
Racing: Live racing begins in April.
Entertainment: The casino offers live concerts and music. The Bonz Lounge offers live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night with no cover charge and is open seven days a week. The Gold Room also presents Friday Night Live entertainment every Friday night.
Where to eat: The Bonz Restaurant has an outdoor patio and indoor dining room and serves a variety of foods, including pasta, seafood, steaks and more. This dining option is also open for Sunday brunch, which costs $21.95 per person. Other eating options at Harrington are: The Buffet, The Café, Grab & Go, Murphy's Race/Sportsbook & Grill, Clubhouse and a Snack Bar.
Getting there: Harrington is about a two-hour drive from Baltimore.
Information: Harrington Raceway & Casino, 15 West Rider Road, Harrington, DE 19952. Call 888-887-5687 or go to harringtonraceway.com.
West Virginia
The Greenbrier Resort
At the Greenbrier you can decide if you would like to stay in a single room, a four-bedroom estate house or even a seven-bedroom suite. During your stay you can enjoy a myriad of indoor and outdoor activities, including gaming, tennis, shopping, billiards, bowling, golf, fishing, croquet, whitewater rafting and much more.
Games to play: At an elegant casino requiring men to wear a sports coat after 7 p.m., some of the table games provided are: Blackjack, Roulette, Three Card Poker, Mini-Baccarat, Baccarat and Craps. Texas Hold 'Em poker tables are also available. The casino has 320 slot machines for guests.
Entertainment: Simulcast horse racing begins on April 1 at the Twelve Oaks. The Greenbrier Casino Club showcases theater and culinary expertise.
Where to eat: In-Fusion serves modern Asian cuisine, has a fresh sushi bar and provides a sampling of Pacific Rim dishes. Other dining options include Draper's, which has traditional southern cuisine, the coffeehouse Café Carleton, an equestrian-themed lounge called Twelve Oaks and the Greenbrier Royale.
Where to stay: Greenbrier guests can choose from a few different room options, with features such as a private porch or patio, in-room wet bar, dedicated entertainment and dining areas and a wood-burning fireplace. Greenbrier room rates are higher from May through October and are less expensive from January through April and November through December. All accommodations include wireless Internet access, televisions, refreshment bars and more. Guests can also enjoy the services of the Greenbrier Spa and Golf Club, as well as a collection of 37 stores and boutiques. The Art Colony Shops feature hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind specialty items and fine art.
Getting there: The Greenbrier is approximately a four hour and 47 minute drive from Baltimore.
Information: The Greenbrier, 300 W. Main St., White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986. Call 855-453-4858 or go to greenbrier.com.
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Just 10 minutes from Harpers Ferry, this destination offers gambling and thoroughbred racing, as well as dining, shopping outlets and live entertainment.
Games to play: Table games include: Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Mini-Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Let It Ride, Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, Big Six Wheel, Texas Hold 'Em and 30 poker tables.
Slots: The Hollywood Casino has 4,000 machines and, coming soon, Breakfast at Tiffany's video slots.
Racing: This location is home to the West Virginia Breeders Classics and offers simulcast horse and dog racing from around the country every day.
Entertainment: Open seven days a week from 12 p.m. until 2 a.m., the H Lounge has live entertainment, DJs and a mixologist who prepares a wide array of martinis and other cocktails.
Where to eat: Dining options begin with a contemporary American steakhouse called The Final Cut. Other choices include: the Skybox Sports bar, Epic Buffet, Zen Noodle, Skyline Terrace, Sun Dance Grill and a food court.
Where to stay: The Inn at Charles Town has guestrooms and 18 suites, all with views of the racetrack. The rooms have 42-inch Plasma HD televisions and wireless Internet access, and guests can use the fitness center, shuttle service and enjoy the complimentary hot breakfast buffet.
Getting there: The Hollywood Casino is approximately a one hour and 21 minute drive from Baltimore.
Information: Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, 750 Hollywood Drive, Charles Town, WV 25414. Call 800-795-7001 or go to hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com
