Just north of the nation’s capital, hip and historic Frederick, Maryland boasts a wide variety of fun experiences. Museums meet martini bars, scenic landscapes provide thrill seekers with adventure, and cutting-edge cuisine is served up in Civil War-era buildings alongside unique specialty shops, galleries, museums, and theaters.
Frederick, Maryland
Frederick is defined by its mountain views, wineries, orchards and vibrant Main Street communities. Visitors can hike on the Appalachian Trail, visit multiple breweries, and tour a battlefield all in one day. Carroll Creek Park, the result of a flood control project, is one of the region’s top attractions.
Shops and restaurants line the water and outdoor entertainment is almost always present. Downtown Frederick has the perfect mix of quaint small town charm, historic architecture, impressive public art scene, and modern day city amenities. Historic buildings housing specialty shops, art galleries, cultural venues and restaurants line the streets.
Frederick has become the kind of place that you can't see in just one day. Stay at a historic bed and breakfast within walking distance of all the Downtown Frederick attractions of at one of dozens of hotels within a 5 minute drive. Springfield Manor Bed and Breakfast and the Frederick Inn offer countryside views for a more calm and serene getaway.
Suggested Itinerary
Day OneExplore the boutique shops, one of a kind restaurants and fascinating sites of Historic Downtown Frederick. Listen and learn while you taste your way through area’s storied past and modern local culture with on a Taste Frederick Food Tour. The tour will take you through picturesque Carroll Creek Park, an urban park built around a beautiful water way that is home to colorful lilies in the summer and lighted boats in the winter.
Rent a Pedego Electric Bike
and make your way into the countryside to enjoy the scenery of Frederick’s covered bridges
on a self-guided tour. Make your way back to the city and finish your day at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine
where you will discover the story of healing and caring for the wounded during some of the bloodiest battles.
Day Two
Rise with the sun and climb to the top of Chimney Rock in Catoctin Mountain Park
for a truly stunning view over Frederick’s tallest trees. Reward yourself after your hike with a tasting at Catoctin Breeze Vineyards.
Continue along one of Frederick’s National Scenic Byways
until you reach the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. Learn about the first American born Saint in her museum and basilica. Get dressed up and enjoy your day with a memorable culinary experience at Thacher & Rye, owned by renowned Top Chef contestant Bryan Voltaggio.
For more information on Frederick https://www.visitfrederick.org/purely-america/
Frederick Attractions
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- Downtown Frederick Frederick, MD, United States
- Carol Creek Park Carroll Creek Park, 44 S Market St Frederick, MD 21701 USA
- National Museum of Civil War Medicine National Msm Of Civil War Medicine, 48 E Patrick St Frederick, MD 21701 USA
- Catoctin Breeze Vineyards Catoctin Breeze Vineyard, 15010 Roddy Rd Thurmont, MD 21788 USA
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