Economic Development & Tourism

Economic Development

About 15 miles south of the National Capital Beltway, Charles County Maryland connects the Washington DC MSA with Southern Maryland. Easily accessible to the rest of the Washington metro region, Charles County's commercial centers are convenient to federal government, military installations, business centers, contractors, and customers.

Tourism

Whether you've crossed STATES or just SUBURBAN boundaries, enjoy Charles County, the hidden gem of Southern Maryland for 350 years. Once visitors begin turning the uncovered stones, they discover a rich abundance of HISTORY, CULTURE, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES and fabulous SEAFOOD!

Indian Head Rail Trail (IHRT)
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The Indian Head Rail Trail is Charles County's exciting new recreational trail. A generous gift through the Department of Interior's Federal Lands to Parks Program, Charles County has converted this abandoned railroad corridor into a 13 mile-bike trail. Click on this link for the NEW Indian Head Rail Trail Brochure.