Charles Town is located in the Jefferson County of West Virginia. As a medium sized town, Charles Town has a population of around 5,200 people. Charles Town was established in 1780 by Charles Washington. The main attractions of the town revolve around the historical background, which is highly valued by the community.
Top Attractions within Charles Town
The Charles Town Cave was discovered by mistake in 1906. It is made out of an entrance, a corridor and a main body, which contains a pool. In order to visit this location, one must book a tour in advance, as the cave is located on a private property and it is a part of a natural environment, that must not be damaged by aggressive behaviors.
Charles Town Heritage Festival is held every year and it is a celebration of Charles Town beliefs and values of heritage and culture. The festival features live musical performances of local and national bands and artists, in the evening. During the day, several activities are organized, so that anyone can find something exciting to do and to learn more about the heritage of the town. Some of the possible activities are: a craft fair, tours and open houses of all the old establishments, the Heritage Quest Scavenger Hunt, a farmers market, barbecues, a zoo, a wine tasting and all sorts of workshops. Through this event the community popularizes local products and cultural beliefs.
Charles Town Historic Walking Tour and Landmarks is one of the main reasons to visit Charles Town. This is a tour of all the old establishments in the town, in which people can witness great architectural styles and history filled interiors. The houses on the tour can be: Jefferson County Courthouse, Happy Retreat, Flagg House, Gibson-Todd House, Miley House, Tatte-Fairfax-Muse House, Jacon Stone House, Vinton Manor, Shenandoah Valley Railroad Train Station, Stribling House and many more. The tours are organized by the Jefferson County Convention and Visitors Bureau and must be booked in advance. Do not miss any of the wonderful historic homes by taking this great walking tour of the town.
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| Book At | Miles/km to Charles Town | Directions to Charles Town | Latitude | Longitude |
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| Martinsburg | 13/21 | Directions | 39.45621 | -77.96389 |
| Purcellville | 13/21 | Directions | 39.13677 | -77.71472 |
| Winchester | 18/29 | Directions | 39.18566 | -78.16333 |
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