Skyview's Guidebook

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Skyview's Guidebook

Drinks & Nightlife

Fun whether you're a gambler or not. Lots of great food, drinks, and entertainment under one roof. Gaming floor is not smoke-free. Also fun to watch the live horse races. Free parking in parking garages. 21 or older.
110 yerel halk öneriyor
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
750 Hollywood Dr
110 yerel halk öneriyor
Fun whether you're a gambler or not. Lots of great food, drinks, and entertainment under one roof. Gaming floor is not smoke-free. Also fun to watch the live horse races. Free parking in parking garages. 21 or older.
Located within Hollywood Casino, this event center and comedy club regularly has top notch live bands and comedians (must purchase tickets). Must be 21 or older to enter. 9 mile (18 minute) drive.
The Event Center
750 Hollywood Dr
Located within Hollywood Casino, this event center and comedy club regularly has top notch live bands and comedians (must purchase tickets). Must be 21 or older to enter. 9 mile (18 minute) drive.
This is the first of several nearby VA wineries. Open Friday through Sunday from 12-5 and til 6 on Saturdays. Last tasting is 45 minutes before closing. It is about 16 minutes away (8 miles) from the house. It is a small winery, no tour, and it charges an $8 plus tax tasting fee person. Groups of eight or more should call ahead and are $12 per person. Small winery but charming tasting room.
13 yerel halk öneriyor
Notaviva Craft Fermentations
13274 Sagle Rd
13 yerel halk öneriyor
This is the first of several nearby VA wineries. Open Friday through Sunday from 12-5 and til 6 on Saturdays. Last tasting is 45 minutes before closing. It is about 16 minutes away (8 miles) from the house. It is a small winery, no tour, and it charges an $8 plus tax tasting fee person. Groups of eight or more should call ahead and are $12 per person. Small winery but charming tasting room.
Open Wed-Sun from 11am to 6pm. Open til 7pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Has several types of tastings: regular, a truffle and wine tasting, premier and elevated. The regular tasting is $10 per person. For groups of 8 or more, they request a reservation and charge $18 per person. It is about 18 minutes away from the house. Grandale's Vintner's Table is on the same property.
33 yerel halk öneriyor
868 Estate Vineyards
14001 Harpers Ferry Rd
33 yerel halk öneriyor
Open Wed-Sun from 11am to 6pm. Open til 7pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Has several types of tastings: regular, a truffle and wine tasting, premier and elevated. The regular tasting is $10 per person. For groups of 8 or more, they request a reservation and charge $18 per person. It is about 18 minutes away from the house. Grandale's Vintner's Table is on the same property.
Open daily from 10am-6pm April 1 - Oct 31. Winter hours are 10am-6pm Friday-Sunday, but 10am-5pm Monday through Thursday. It is about 22 minutes from the house.
31 yerel halk öneriyor
Doukénie Şaraphanesi
14727 Mountain Rd
31 yerel halk öneriyor
Open daily from 10am-6pm April 1 - Oct 31. Winter hours are 10am-6pm Friday-Sunday, but 10am-5pm Monday through Thursday. It is about 22 minutes from the house.
April - December Open Daily from 11am til 6pm. It is about an 18 minute drive from house (10 miles).
51 yerel halk öneriyor
Hillsborough Vineyards
36716 Charles Town Pike
51 yerel halk öneriyor
April - December Open Daily from 11am til 6pm. It is about an 18 minute drive from house (10 miles).
It is about a 22 minute drive from the house. If going to or from Notaviva Vineyards then continue on Sagle Rd. Hours as of 5/15/18, 11am-6pm Thursday through Monday.
22 yerel halk öneriyor
Maggie Malick Wine Caves
12138 Harpers Ferry Rd
22 yerel halk öneriyor
It is about a 22 minute drive from the house. If going to or from Notaviva Vineyards then continue on Sagle Rd. Hours as of 5/15/18, 11am-6pm Thursday through Monday.
Open Thursday to Monday from 11-6. It is about a 20 minute drive from the house.
24 yerel halk öneriyor
Two Twisted Posts Winery
12944 Harpers Ferry Rd
24 yerel halk öneriyor
Open Thursday to Monday from 11-6. It is about a 20 minute drive from the house.
Friday through Sunday wine tastings from 11-6pm (every 4th Friday of the Month til 9pm). Mondays through Thursday 11am to 5pm, but might be open til 6pm mid March through October. Winery tour available on the weekend every half hour from 11am-1pm for $5 per person. Only 10 people at a time. Call (540) 668-6299 ext. 222 to reserve a spot. About 20 minutes from the house. Public tastings are $15 per guest plus tax. No reservation required.
55 yerel halk öneriyor
Breaux Vineyards
36888 Breaux Vineyards Ln
55 yerel halk öneriyor
Friday through Sunday wine tastings from 11-6pm (every 4th Friday of the Month til 9pm). Mondays through Thursday 11am to 5pm, but might be open til 6pm mid March through October. Winery tour available on the weekend every half hour from 11am-1pm for $5 per person. Only 10 people at a time. Call (540) 668-6299 ext. 222 to reserve a spot. About 20 minutes from the house. Public tastings are $15 per guest plus tax. No reservation required.
Bar with American food. Bit of a dive bar. Smoking is permitted and it can be very smoky. Does not deliver but does take-out. Lots of sandwich, sub, and wrap options. 11a-9p M-Th, 11a-10p F & S, and 12p-8p Su (304) 728-4450 or (304) 725-0916
Torlone's Pizza
20605 Charles Town Rd
Bar with American food. Bit of a dive bar. Smoking is permitted and it can be very smoky. Does not deliver but does take-out. Lots of sandwich, sub, and wrap options. 11a-9p M-Th, 11a-10p F & S, and 12p-8p Su (304) 728-4450 or (304) 725-0916
Cool space with great cocktails. Free live entertainment every Friday and Saturday from 9pm-2am at Hollywood Casino. Casino is not a smoke-free facility. Must be 21 or older. About 18 minutes from house (9 mile drive). Parking garages are free parking.
H Lounge
750 Hollywood Drive
Cool space with great cocktails. Free live entertainment every Friday and Saturday from 9pm-2am at Hollywood Casino. Casino is not a smoke-free facility. Must be 21 or older. About 18 minutes from house (9 mile drive). Parking garages are free parking.
You obviously don't need a place to play Billiards, because the house has a nice pool table. However, this bar/restaurant often has nightly entertainment (DJ, karaoke, or live music) and has a good selection of beers. It has good bar food.
Longshot Billiards LLC
76 Wolfcraft Way
You obviously don't need a place to play Billiards, because the house has a nice pool table. However, this bar/restaurant often has nightly entertainment (DJ, karaoke, or live music) and has a good selection of beers. It has good bar food.
Indoor and outdoor seating. Also has a nice selection of individual-sized pizzas. Open Monday-Thursday 3pm-10pm, Friday 3pm-Midnight, Saturday 11am-Midnight, and Sunday 12pm-8pm.
32 yerel halk öneriyor
Abolitionist Ale Works
129 W Washington St
32 yerel halk öneriyor
Indoor and outdoor seating. Also has a nice selection of individual-sized pizzas. Open Monday-Thursday 3pm-10pm, Friday 3pm-Midnight, Saturday 11am-Midnight, and Sunday 12pm-8pm.
Great overlook. Wide selection of beers. Often has live music. Also has food options.
88 yerel halk öneriyor
Harpers Ferry Brewing
37412 Adventure Center Ln
88 yerel halk öneriyor
Great overlook. Wide selection of beers. Often has live music. Also has food options.

Sightseeing

Nicely intact C&O canal lock (dry, non functioning). Walk across the footbridge to the left of the point in lower town Harpers Ferry. Once across the bridge, it has a long spiral staircase to get down to the C&O canal towpath.
17 yerel halk öneriyor
C&O Canal Lock 38
17 yerel halk öneriyor
Nicely intact C&O canal lock (dry, non functioning). Walk across the footbridge to the left of the point in lower town Harpers Ferry. Once across the bridge, it has a long spiral staircase to get down to the C&O canal towpath.
Beautiful overlook! One of President Jefferson's most favorite views. Overlooks the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers from up above lower town Harpers Ferry. Lots of steps and uneven steps involved.
20 yerel halk öneriyor
Jefferson Rock
20 yerel halk öneriyor
Beautiful overlook! One of President Jefferson's most favorite views. Overlooks the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers from up above lower town Harpers Ferry. Lots of steps and uneven steps involved.

Arts & Culture

Great local theatre company. Usually has a play available on Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons. 8 mile (16 minute) drive.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Old Opera House Theatre Company & Arts Centre
204 N George St.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Great local theatre company. Usually has a play available on Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons. 8 mile (16 minute) drive.
Nice collection of exhibits on Jefferson County's history. Below the Charles Town Public Library. Limited hours. 8 mile (16 minute) drive.
Jefferson County Museum
200 E Washington St
Nice collection of exhibits on Jefferson County's history. Below the Charles Town Public Library. Limited hours. 8 mile (16 minute) drive.

Essentials

Located just over the border in Virginia, this is an easy convenience store and gas station to pick up basics like ice, beer, and snacks for your stay. 6 mile (13 minute) drive from the house.
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Sweet Springs Country Store
34357 Charles Town Pike
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Located just over the border in Virginia, this is an easy convenience store and gas station to pick up basics like ice, beer, and snacks for your stay. 6 mile (13 minute) drive from the house.
Reliable dry cleaning service. 7 mile (14 minute) drive from house.
Jefferson Cleaners
124 Jefferson Ave
Reliable dry cleaning service. 7 mile (14 minute) drive from house.
Walgreens
40 Flowing Springs Way
CVS
328 W Washington St
Small but nice salon and spa.
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Vivo Day Spa
1315 W Washington St
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Small but nice salon and spa.
Nice grocery store. It is part of the Giant chain. Good selection of organic foods. Good beer and wine selection. 10 mile (18 minute) drive from house.
Martin's Pharmacy
190 Flowing Springs Rd
Nice grocery store. It is part of the Giant chain. Good selection of organic foods. Good beer and wine selection. 10 mile (18 minute) drive from house.
This convenience store has a little bit of everything. Good nearby place if you need some snacks/beverages.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
River Country Store
2142 Mission Rd
8 yerel halk öneriyor
This convenience store has a little bit of everything. Good nearby place if you need some snacks/beverages.

Food Scene

Nice fine dining with the best steaks. Also, has a very nice bar with excellent cocktails. However, it is expensive. Very nice smoke-free restaurant, but located within Hollywood Casino. The casino floor is not smoke free. Must be 21 years or older to enter. 9 mile (18 minute) drive. Parking garages are free parking.
Final Cut Steakhouse
750 Hollywood Dr
Nice fine dining with the best steaks. Also, has a very nice bar with excellent cocktails. However, it is expensive. Very nice smoke-free restaurant, but located within Hollywood Casino. The casino floor is not smoke free. Must be 21 years or older to enter. 9 mile (18 minute) drive. Parking garages are free parking.
Very nice "epic" buffet located inside the Casino with a very reasonable price for the quality and quantity of choices. The restaurant area is smoke-free. 21 years or older. 9 mile (18 minute) drive. Parking garages are free parking.
Epic Buffet
750 Hollywood Dr
Very nice "epic" buffet located inside the Casino with a very reasonable price for the quality and quantity of choices. The restaurant area is smoke-free. 21 years or older. 9 mile (18 minute) drive. Parking garages are free parking.
Solid diner! It serves everything you expect at a diner and more. Tasty, affordable, and quick service. 9 mile (18 minute) drive.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Mountain View Diner
903 East Washington Street
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Solid diner! It serves everything you expect at a diner and more. Tasty, affordable, and quick service. 9 mile (18 minute) drive.
Delicious fish tacos! Best tortilla chips ever! 8.5 mile (19 minute) drive.
13 yerel halk öneriyor
Ortega's Taco Shop
100 W Washington St
13 yerel halk öneriyor
Delicious fish tacos! Best tortilla chips ever! 8.5 mile (19 minute) drive.
Nice bar and the food is fine. Nice outdoor seating.
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Paddy's
210 W Liberty St
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Nice bar and the food is fine. Nice outdoor seating.
Delicious baked goods and bagels. Awesome sandwiches, but beware, one sandwich can easily feed two or more people. Very limited seating. Plenty of parking. In the Walmart shopping plaza.
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Royalicious
126 Patrick Henry Way
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Delicious baked goods and bagels. Awesome sandwiches, but beware, one sandwich can easily feed two or more people. Very limited seating. Plenty of parking. In the Walmart shopping plaza.
Good italian food and the garlic knots (garlic bread) are worth the trip. Plenty of parking. In the Food Lion shopping plaza.
10 yerel halk öneriyor
La Mezzuluna Cafe
90 Somerset Blvd
10 yerel halk öneriyor
Good italian food and the garlic knots (garlic bread) are worth the trip. Plenty of parking. In the Food Lion shopping plaza.
Nice offering of Thai cuisine. Free street parking.
21 yerel halk öneriyor
Sumittra Thai Kitchen & Bar
213 W Washington St
21 yerel halk öneriyor
Nice offering of Thai cuisine. Free street parking.
Good food, and reasonable prices. 8 mile (18 minute) drive.
17 yerel halk öneriyor
Alfredo's Mediterranean Grille and Steakhouse
735 E Washington St
17 yerel halk öneriyor
Good food, and reasonable prices. 8 mile (18 minute) drive.
Local farms and the seasons inspire the menus and specials at this nice restaurant located within the 868 Estate Vineyard. Beautiful indoor and outdoor seating. In Virginia, but not far from the house. Open on the weekends.
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Grandale Vintner's Table
14001 Harpers Ferry Rd
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Local farms and the seasons inspire the menus and specials at this nice restaurant located within the 868 Estate Vineyard. Beautiful indoor and outdoor seating. In Virginia, but not far from the house. Open on the weekends.
Small diner with good breakfast and lunch options.
Grandma's Diner
227 W Washington St
Small diner with good breakfast and lunch options.

Parks & Nature

Open Summer Weekends from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Lake swimming and beach access available for a daily per person charge of $8 (age 18 up), $5 (ages 6-17). No charge 5 and under. Six minute drive. Boat rentals (21 ft pontoon, canoe, or paddleboat) available by reservation only.
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Mountain Lake Club
1329 Lakeside Dr
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Open Summer Weekends from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Lake swimming and beach access available for a daily per person charge of $8 (age 18 up), $5 (ages 6-17). No charge 5 and under. Six minute drive. Boat rentals (21 ft pontoon, canoe, or paddleboat) available by reservation only.
Features a 40' x 75' public swimming pool, 20' x 20' wading pool, Walking trail (7/10 of a mile), Three tennis courts, Two basketball courts, Two playground areas, and Four rental pavilions
Jefferson County Memorial Park
Forrest Avenue
Features a 40' x 75' public swimming pool, 20' x 20' wading pool, Walking trail (7/10 of a mile), Three tennis courts, Two basketball courts, Two playground areas, and Four rental pavilions
Has convenient parking area right off of Route 9, right next to the Appalachian Trail. 6 mile (12 minute) drive from the house. From here hike north (hike away from Route 9) to the amazing Loudoun Heights overlooks for beautiful views of historic lower town Harpers Ferry and Potomac River Valley. The hike is approximately 9 miles roundtrip. It is an easy hike along the AT, but still bring water and a snack or pack a lunch to enjoy at one of the overlook spots.
Keys Gap
Has convenient parking area right off of Route 9, right next to the Appalachian Trail. 6 mile (12 minute) drive from the house. From here hike north (hike away from Route 9) to the amazing Loudoun Heights overlooks for beautiful views of historic lower town Harpers Ferry and Potomac River Valley. The hike is approximately 9 miles roundtrip. It is an easy hike along the AT, but still bring water and a snack or pack a lunch to enjoy at one of the overlook spots.
Has several easy walking trails. The flat, mile long, "river trail" starts to the left of the public stream access at the end of the parking area. Roundtrip is 2 miles. The trail travels along the river and through some woods and fields. Good hike for bird watchers. Fishing permitted along Shenandoah River. 2.5 mile (7 minute) drive from house.
Shannondale Springs Wildlife Management Area
County Route 9/5
Has several easy walking trails. The flat, mile long, "river trail" starts to the left of the public stream access at the end of the parking area. Roundtrip is 2 miles. The trail travels along the river and through some woods and fields. Good hike for bird watchers. Fishing permitted along Shenandoah River. 2.5 mile (7 minute) drive from house.
Nice walking trail through the historic park. Free parking inside the park.
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Murphy-Chambers Farm
123 Murphy Rd
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Nice walking trail through the historic park. Free parking inside the park.
Beautiful overlook with easy free parking. Views include the town, the battlefields, and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The top has lots of informational boards and wayside exhibits on the civil war battle that took place.
Bolivar Heights Scenic Overlook
Whitman Avenue
Beautiful overlook with easy free parking. Views include the town, the battlefields, and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The top has lots of informational boards and wayside exhibits on the civil war battle that took place.
Hikers see expansive views of Bolivar Heights, Maryland and Loudoun heights all along this ridgeline. Allstadt Farm Trail: Moderate, 2.5 miles roundtrip, 1½ hours. The trail starts on the left in the parking lot on Millville Road. It passes through fields, forest and along a stream. Hikers can start across the field, or take the farm lane straight up to the ruins of the 19th-century farmhouse and turn left to intersect the main trail. The trail eventually loops down to Flowing Springs Run, and then climbs back up to the top of the ridge.
Schoolhouse Ridge South
2083 Millville Rd
Hikers see expansive views of Bolivar Heights, Maryland and Loudoun heights all along this ridgeline. Allstadt Farm Trail: Moderate, 2.5 miles roundtrip, 1½ hours. The trail starts on the left in the parking lot on Millville Road. It passes through fields, forest and along a stream. Hikers can start across the field, or take the farm lane straight up to the ruins of the 19th-century farmhouse and turn left to intersect the main trail. The trail eventually loops down to Flowing Springs Run, and then climbs back up to the top of the ridge.
Half-mile of Shenandoah River frontage with shade trees, benches, picnic tables, public parking, and public boat ramp. Nice for a little walk along the river or a picnic. Picnic tables on campsites may be used if no one is renting the campsite. Campers must have valid permit from Jefferson County Parks and Recreation. No trash cans. All trash must be removed. About a 12 minute drive from the house.
Moulton Park
1123 Millville Rd
Half-mile of Shenandoah River frontage with shade trees, benches, picnic tables, public parking, and public boat ramp. Nice for a little walk along the river or a picnic. Picnic tables on campsites may be used if no one is renting the campsite. Campers must have valid permit from Jefferson County Parks and Recreation. No trash cans. All trash must be removed. About a 12 minute drive from the house.
Local park with playground, sand volleyball court, baseball diamond, and basketball court. Lots of beautiful trees and a picnic pavilion make this a great place even on a hot day. Picnic pavilion may be used free of charge if no one else has reserved it for a special event. No trash cans, must take your trash with you. About a ten minute drive from the house.
Mt. Mission Park
4210 Mission Road
Local park with playground, sand volleyball court, baseball diamond, and basketball court. Lots of beautiful trees and a picnic pavilion make this a great place even on a hot day. Picnic pavilion may be used free of charge if no one else has reserved it for a special event. No trash cans, must take your trash with you. About a ten minute drive from the house.
Mountain bikers and day hikers are welcome. You may park either in the designated parking area at the kiosk on Mission Road (it'll be gravel at this point) or at the parking area at the intersection of Mission Rd and Christ Church Rd. Visitors need to sign in at the kiosk in the parking area on gravel Mission Road. A waiver must be signed in order to have permission to access the trails. At the kiosk you can also find maps and other helpful information. Mountain bikers should use the Rolling Ridge Foundation perimeter trail. Biking is prohibited during deer hunting season which goes from September 26 through December 31. The beautiful hiking trails include waterfalls and scenic overlooks.
Rolling Ridge Foundation
671 Friends Way
Mountain bikers and day hikers are welcome. You may park either in the designated parking area at the kiosk on Mission Road (it'll be gravel at this point) or at the parking area at the intersection of Mission Rd and Christ Church Rd. Visitors need to sign in at the kiosk in the parking area on gravel Mission Road. A waiver must be signed in order to have permission to access the trails. At the kiosk you can also find maps and other helpful information. Mountain bikers should use the Rolling Ridge Foundation perimeter trail. Biking is prohibited during deer hunting season which goes from September 26 through December 31. The beautiful hiking trails include waterfalls and scenic overlooks.

Getting Around

Amtrak and Marc trains are served at this station. It is a beautiful old train station. When standing near the tracks, it has a great view down towards the train tunnel.
21 yerel halk öneriyor
Harpers Ferry Train Station
Shenandoah Street
21 yerel halk öneriyor
Amtrak and Marc trains are served at this station. It is a beautiful old train station. When standing near the tracks, it has a great view down towards the train tunnel.
Surprisingly, it can be very busy. Expect to wait a little bit.
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
765 E Washington St
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Surprisingly, it can be very busy. Expect to wait a little bit.