Life in Charles County

Choose your adventure and pick your pace; it’s the Charles County way. If you crave stunning sunsets, retail therapy, or high-octane outdoor fun, our offerings match your mood.

DC’s energy electrifies our dining, cultural, and retail scene, keeping offerings diverse and dynamic. And while proximity has its perks, our 300 miles of shoreline and wide open spaces keep big city pressures a world away. Whether you like to climb, bike, sip, or shop your way to happy, Charles County is your gateway to go.

100
Waldorf is one of the “Top 100 Places to Live” (CNNMoney, 2012)

360
years of history

4,000
acres of open space

3,626
acres of county parks

300
miles of shoreline for boating, fishing, kayaking, and more

40
listings on the National Register of Historic Places

30
minutes from Washington, DC

 

Your gateway to go!

 

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