Frederick

Travel Guide

Frederick
Frederick
Frederick
Carrol Creek Linear Park
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 travelling 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

If you're spending some time in Downtown Frederick, National Museum of Civil War Medicine and Carroll Creek Linear Park are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Frederick
Default Image

Golf View

When in Golf View, you can plan a visit to Baker Park and Fort Detrick, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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 CA $120 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
CA $120
CA $133 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Frederick. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,090 reviews)
"The hotel is quite and clean."

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Frederick, MD
Hilton Garden Inn Frederick

Hilton Garden Inn Frederick

3 out of 5
7226 Corporate Ct, Frederick, MD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $151 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
CA $151
CA $168 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Frederick. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Perfect for an overnight stay to visit family in the area on our way to North Carolina."

Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Frederick
Comfort Inn Frederick - Ballenger Creek

Comfort Inn Frederick - Ballenger Creek

2.5 out of 5
7300 Executive Way, Frederick, MD
The price is CA $124 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
CA $124
CA $138 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (951 reviews)
"I’m a return customer and I’ve really enjoyed my stay. Staff was very friendly helpful and I’ll probably be back. Thank you so much bye-bye."

Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2025

Comfort Inn Frederick - Ballenger Creek
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (754 reviews)
"Great 1br. Clean, comfy but I could hear footsteps late at night."

Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2025

WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia
Breathtaking View with an Indoor Pool

Breathtaking View with an Indoor Pool

Bluemont
Stay at this vacation home in Bluemont. Enjoy private pools, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (254 reviews)
"We had such a wonderful time at this gorgeous house! It was clean, comfortable, spacious and very relaxing. Our group had kids and adults of all ages and everyone had a fantastic time. The brewery next door is an added bonus, and we didn’t have any issues with noise or crowds. We will definitely ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2025

Breathtaking View with an Indoor Pool
RIVERKEEPER INN, Waterfront Property on the Potomac River

RIVERKEEPER INN, Waterfront Property on the Potomac River

Harper's Ferry
Stay at this cottage in Harpers Ferry. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and Antietam ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (123 reviews)
It’s a KEEPER
"Bill and Robin treated us like family. We spent more time there on property than out because this place was just what we needed. We will come again and this is our place!Loved it!!Thank you, Bill and Robin!"

Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2025

RIVERKEEPER INN, Waterfront Property on the Potomac River
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Things to do