Frederick

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Frederick
History gets a fresh twist in this city, where stylish bars and boutiques spill out of 19th-century buildings and winery trails traverse Civil War battlegrounds.

Experience the confluence of old and new in Frederick, a captivating city tucked into Maryland’s mountainous western corner. Acclaimed for its superbly preserved historic streetscape, Frederick has retained Federal, Victorian and Civil War-era architecture. Peer behind the façades to find Frederick’s outstanding dining scene, retailers and artisans.

Get acquainted with the city’s historic heart in Downtown Frederick. The 50-block district is characterized by beautifully preserved heritage buildings, such as the Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Frederick City Hall. Check out Frederick’s intriguing boutiques, art galleries and artisans’ studios. Find a table at a buzzing café or a restaurant serving American-nouveau cuisine. For fresh produce, visit Downtown Frederick’s regular farmers markets. Alternatively, purchase picnic supplies to enjoy at one of Frederick’s pretty parks. Baker Park and Carroll Creek Linear Park are highlights.

Downtown Frederick serves some of the region’s finest drinks at specialty brewpubs and bars. Find out more about Frederick’s microbrew scene on a brewery trail around the county. For wine buffs, Frederick has a distinguished collection of wineries located in the rolling hillsides between fascinating historic sites.

Learn more about Frederick’s Civil War history when you visit the Monocacy National Battlefield, the National Museum of Civil War Medicine or the city’s Mount Olivet Cemetery.

North of the city, find a slice of wilderness in the Catoctin Mountains. Visit Cunningham Falls or sign up for a safari adventure at the Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo.

Reach Frederick easily via major interstate highways and an intercity commuter railway. If you are traveling by air, fly into Frederick Municipal Airport. Dulles and Baltimore Washington airports are less than a 1-hour drive away. Explore the city’s historic core on foot or by bicycle. Bus networks are also available. Frederick’s winters are usually mild, while summer is hot and humid. For the region’s most agreeable weather, visit in fall or spring and enjoy the city’s pedestrian-friendly downtown district and magnificent mountain surroundings.

Where to stay in Frederick

Frederick

Downtown Frederick

While visiting Downtown Frederick, you might make a stop by sights like Carroll Creek Linear Park and National Museum of Civil War Medicine.

Downtown Frederick
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Golf View

While there might not be top attractions in Golf View, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Fort Detrick and Carroll Creek Linear Park.

Golf View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Frederick, MD
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Frederick, MD
3 out of 5
5579 Spectrum Dr, Frederick, MD
The price is S$110 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
S$110
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Frederick. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)
"Free breakfast, has good breakfast food options [scrambled eggs, home fries, breakfast sausage, Belgium waffles, cereal, yogurt]. Warm cookies available at check-in [if you ask]. Only 1 ice maker and it is only on first floor."

Reviewed on 26 Mar,2024

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Frederick, MD
Hilton Garden Inn Frederick
Hilton Garden Inn Frederick
3 out of 5
7226 Corporate Ct, Frederick, MD
The price is S$163 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
S$163
per night
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Frederick. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"This was all a like stay!!"

Reviewed on 29 Mar,2024

Hilton Garden Inn Frederick
Hampton Inn Frederick
Hampton Inn Frederick
2.5 out of 5
5311 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD
The price is S$151 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
S$151
per night
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Frederick. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"You can definitely hear the highway quite loudly in the rooms."

Reviewed on 13 Mar,2024

Hampton Inn Frederick
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WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia
WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia
4 out of 5
6200 Valencia Ln, Columbia, MD
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (370 reviews)
"Much more than expected. Enjoyed our stay"

Reviewed on 24 Mar,2024

WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia
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