May 24, 2012
Just 10 minutes from Harpers Ferry, this destination offers gambling and thoroughbred racing, as well as dining, shopping outlets and live entertainment.
Casino hours: 24 hours a day.
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 noon to 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 guest rooms 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, W.Va. Call 800-795-7001 or go to hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com