- Our list of the best things to do in Charles Town, West Virginia, features the top 206 nearby activities — including 78 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Charles Town, WV has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 10 things to do within the city of Charles Town, WV , followed by 196 popular activities in nearby cities, including Leesburg, Winchester, Purcellville, Martinsburg, Middleburg, Harpers Ferry, Berryville, Hagerstown, Frederick, Sharpsburg, Shepherdstown, Middletown, Boonsboro, Delaplane, Knoxville, Berkeley Springs, Front Royal and Lovettsville
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Now a National Historic Landmark, The Kennedy Farm was built in the 1850s by Dr. Robert F. Kennedy. It was once rented by John Brown, of the Harper's Ferry Raid. The building has been thoroughly restored.
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Princess and East German Streets, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
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Located in the Entler Hotel is West Virginia's historic Shepherdstown Museum. The museum was founded to preserve the areas structures, artifacts, furniture and documents from the late 1800's.
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US Martin built the Shepherdstown Opera House in 1909, and in 1928 this movie theater became the first in West Virginia to be able to show talking movies. Closed in 1956, the theater was reopened in 1992 to show independent and foreign films, and now visitors can watch live shows.
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The Mecklenburg Inn is an English-style pub that offers only bar service to those who are 21 and over. Pub style menu items are available, as well as music and an outdoor area to relax or dance.
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Morgan Grove Park provides a community setting for outdoor activities on 25 acres. Amenities include a covered pavilion, picnic tables, soccer fields, exercise areas, a playground, walking trails and a volleyball court.
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Wines ranging from light and sweet to bold and dry are featured at 612 Vineyard. The outdoor tasting area is suitable for all weather, with a shaded umbrella to block the heat and fire pits to keep warm.
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In addition to the historic Shepherd University campus, visitors can enjoy athletic events at the modernized stadium that holds the school's football games. There are even three on site theaters offering a wide range of plays from both new and old writers.
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Those who journey to the Holy Cross Abbey can explore the site for its historical significance or for religious reasons as Holy Communion is given to the public at Mass. There is also an on-site gift shop with handmade wares created by the monks, including baked goods.
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The tasting room at the North Gate Vineyards is open Thursday through Monday, but group reservations can be made for other times. Light local foods are available to accompany the tastings.
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Also known as Ferry Hill Place, Ferry Hill Plantation is a historic building that has been a private home, a restaurant, and the headquarters for C&O Canal. The building is now a visitor center, with a variety of informative exhibits.