Frederick

Frederick is a charming city of approximately 65,000 people. It is a major antique center with many shops, eateries, galleries and antique dealers.

History

In colonial times, Frederick was on an important north–south Indian trail.
The town was founded around 1742 and was likely named after Frederick Calvert, the 6th and last Baron Baltimore.

By car

From Washington, D.C. and Montgomery County, take Interstate 270 north. Traffic is heavily congested southbound during morning rush hour and northbound during evening rush hour.
From Baltimore and points east, take Interstate 70 west.
From Hagerstown and points west, take Interstate 70 east.
From Gettysburg and points north, take U.S. Route 15 south.

By train

MARC provides commuter rail service to Frederick Monday through Friday on the Brunswick Line, which originates at Union Station in Washington DC. is located at 100 S East St. Also, from the MARC train station in Point of Rocks, there is a bus service to/from Frederick.

By plane

• Frederick Municipal AirportA small, general aviation airport that serves only private planes

Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI), Washington National Airport (DCA), or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are the nearest large commercial airports. They are all within around and hour driving time of Frederick.

By bus

Route 515 provides service between Frederick and the Shady Grove Metrorail Station, whereby connections can be made to/from Washington DC. The bus operates only during rush hour and costs $3.50.
Greyhound operates service to/from Baltimore for $11 if purchased online in advance.

By car

A car is the easiest way to get around Frederick. There are public parking garages and street parking in the historic downtown area.

By bus

TransIT operates bus services within Frederick. Buses operate between 6AM and 9PM and cost $1.50.

By rideshare

Uber is a popular method of transport in Frederick for those without a car.

• Barbara Fritchie House

  phone: +1 301 698-8992
  address: 154 West Patrick St
  A Civil War era Union patriot and close friend of Francis Scott Key, Barbara Fritchie is perhaps best known for flying the Union flag outside her house as General Stonewall Jackson marched by on the Maryland Campaign. In memory of this event, John Greenleaf Whittier wrote his poem Barbara Frietchie, lines of which Winston Churchill recited by memory during his visit to the city.

• National Museum of Civil War Medicine

  phone: +1 301 695-1864
  address: 48 E Patrick St
  Also has locations in Sharpsburg and Washington, D.C.. The exhibits demonstrate how medicine was practiced during the Civil War (which was a lesson in patient endurance), as well as track advances in medicine during those times.

• Rose Hill Manor

  phone: +1 301 600-1650
  address: 1611 N Market St
  A hands-on children's museum with folks in period costume and "rural activities"

• Monocacy National Battlefield

  phone: +1 301-662-3515
  address: 4801 Urbana Pike
  Site of a summer 1864 Civil War battle between General Jubal Early of the Confederacy and General Lew Wallace of the Union.

• Francis Scott Key Memorial

  phone: +1 301 662-1164
  address: 515 S Market St, Mount Olivet Cemetery, inside its main entrance
  The grave of Francis Scott Key, author of the Star Spangled Banner.

• Roger Brooke Taney House

  phone: +1 301-663-7880
  address: 121 S Bentz St

• Beatty-Cramer Architectural Museum

  phone: +1 301-668-2086
  address: 9010 Liberty Rd
  One of the 6 most important historical houses in Maryland, dating back to 1732.

• Schifferstadt Architectural Museum

  phone: +1 301-663-3885
  address: 1110 Rosemont Ave
  In a colonial German stone house built in 1758.

• The Artists' Gallery

  phone: +1 301 696-8187
  address: 4 E Church St
  Art exhibits.

• Hessian Barracks

  phone: +1 301 360-1455
  address: 101 Clarke Pl
  Dating from 1780. Closed to the public pending a restoration.

Parks

• Baker Park

  address: 121 N Bentz St
  Downtown Frederick's 44-acre park features a carillon, band shell, tennis courts, softball and baseball field, Culler Lake, Thomas pool, and numerous playgrounds for children. Park features concerts and children's theater in the summer and numerous outdoor events throughout the year including a Fourth of July celebration.

• Edward P. Thomas, Jr. Memorial Swimming Pool

  phone: +1 301 663-5666
  address: 500 Fleming Ave in Baker Park

Spectator sports

• Frederick Keys Minor League Baseball

  phone: +1 301 791-6266
  address: 21 Stadium Dr
  A-level minor league baseball team, affiliated with Baltimore Orioles.

• Frederick Sportsplex

  phone: +1 301 662-6866
  address: 1845 Brookfield Ct

Festivals

• Frederick Fairgrounds

  address: 797 E Patrick St
  Hosts events and festivals all year round.

Frederick is known for a high concentration of antique stores. The majority are in the historic parts of the city along Patrick St, East St, and along Carroll Creek. There are also a variety of small shops along Market St.

Shopping malls

• Francis Scott Key Mall

  address: 5500 Buckeystown Pike

Collectibles

• Wonder Book and Video

  phone: +1 301 694-5955
  address: 1306 W Patrick St
  Delightful browsing in this unique collection of used books, sheet music, comics, etc. This store location is one of a few retail locations of Wonder Book which also sells many books online.

Budget

Fast food and national chain restaurants are located to the west along Route 40, known as "the golden mile," and south along Route 85 and South Market Street. Smaller, local restaurants are located mainly along Market street in the center of the historic part of town.

Mid-range

• Airways Inn of Frederick

  phone: +1 301 228-2100
  address: 310 Aviation Way
  Famous for fresh seafood and delicious Maryland crab soup.

• a.k.a. Friscos Restaurant

  phone: +1 301 698-0018
  address: 4632 Wedgewood Blvd
  Great sandwiches and potatoes. The specialty is the 'exploded potatoes.'

• Brewer's Alley

  phone: +1 301 631-0089
  address: 124 N Market St
  Local brewery with a nice range of beers. The Nut Brown Ale and Oatmeal Stout are very good. Cask aged beers are often available. Pizzas and baked dishes from the brick oven are really good. Try the sweet potato fries!

• The Orchard

  phone: +1 301 663-4912
  address: 45 N Market St
  Mostly natural and organic foods. Good selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes.

• Viet Gourmet

  phone: +1 301 418-6455
  address: 1812 Rosemont Ave
  Serving over 100 Vietnamese dishes and 20 noodle soups for dine-in or carryout customers. Daily lunch specials as well as a wine and beer menu.

Splurge

• The Tasting Room

  phone: +1 240 379-7772
  address: 101 N Market St
  European-style fine dining with an extensive wine list.

• VOLT Restaurant

  phone: +1 301 696-8658
  address: 228 N Market St
  "Top Chef" finalist Bryan Voltaggio's restaurant. Modern, local, seasonal, very high end food. Reservations are needed, well in advance for the Chef's tasting menu and Table 21 (A 21 course, 3 hour, food event or a lifetime). Lunch tasting menu is highly recommended.

• Bushwaller's

  phone: +1 301 695-6988
  address: 209 N Market St
  Irish pub.

• Guido's Speakeasy

  phone: +1 301 620-7000
  address: 543 N Market St
  Dive bar.

• Mirage Lounge

  phone: +1 301 631-9247
  address: 243 N Market St
  Hookah bar with wide selection of sheesha. Serves Middle Eastern food. 50-cent beers on Thursdays. Frequented on the evenings by students from Hood College.

Budget

• Gambrill State Park Camping

  address: 8002 Gambrill Park Rd
  Camping facilities.

Mid-range

• Comfort Inn – Frederick

  phone: +1 301 668-7272
  address: 7300 Executive Way

• Fairfield Inn & Suites Frederick

  phone: +1 301 631-2000
  address: 5220 Westview Dr

• Hampton Inn Frederick

  phone: +1 301 698-2500
  address: 5311 Buckeystown Pike

• MainStay Suites – Frederick

  phone: +1 301 668-4600
  address: 7310 Executive Way

• Holiday Inn Frederick-Conf Ctr at FSK Mall

  phone: +1 301 694-7500
  address: 5400 Holiday Drive

• Country Inn & Suites

  phone: +1 301 695-2881
  address: 5579 Spectrum Dr

• Courtyard Frederick

  phone: +1 301 631-9030
  address: 5225 Westview Dr

• Best Western Historic Frederick

  phone: +1 301 695-6200
  address: 420 Prospect Blvd

• Motel 6 Frederick MD - Fort Detrick

  phone: +1 301 662-5141
  address: 999 West Patrick St

• Econo Lodge

  phone: +1 301 698-0555
  address: 6021 Francis Scott Key Dr

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