Here, 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.
Located less than one hour from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Gettysburg, the city of Frederick, Maryland is surrounded by mountain views, wineries, orchards and vibrant Main Street communities. Visitors can hike the Appalachian Trail, visit local breweries, and tour a battlefield all in one day.
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Explore Frederick County Maryland
Downtown Frederick
More than 200 specialty shops, art galleries, breweries, distilleries, and restaurants call Downtown Frederick home. Quaint small town charm and picturesque scenes are everywhere you look.
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North County
Established around Catoctin Mountain, northern Frederick County offers many tasteful ingredients for a relaxing getaway. Discover incredible hiking, Maryland's tallest cascading waterfall, and enjoy the charms of the countryside and Main Streets.
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East County
Eastern Frederick County continues to maintain the agricultural identity that has sustained it since the County's founding in 1748. Among rolling hills and small towns, you'll find farm fresh produce, farm breweries, wineries, and plenty of fun for the whole family.
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South County
Known for its railroad and canal heritage, abundant outdoor recreational opportunities, quaint shops and eateries, southern Frederick County is home to many opportunities to explore places where history and outdoor recreation collide.
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West County
The wide Middletown Valley is home to charming Main Street Middletown with shops, dining, and centuries of history to explore. South Mountain stands on the western edge of the region, with a series of state parks and the Appalachian Trail offering opportunities to explore the outdoors.
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The Frederick
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A Story with Every Step
A Story with Every Step
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A visit to Downtown Frederick, Maryland in the winter months cannot be complete without a visit to one of the most unique winter light displays anywhere in the world. On the waters…
Frederick County is the perfect place to shop local this holiday season
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There are many ways to enjoy Frederick County during the holiday season - explore our…
Christmas Tree Shopping is a Holiday Experience in Frederick, Maryland
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Few symbols in American culture captivate an audience and send young and old spinning…
Top 10 Shops for Unique Gifts in Downtown Frederick
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The most remembered and appreciated gifts are unique, thoughtful, and often something…
Find Frederick Holiday Gifts at the Frederick Visitor Center
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Holiday shopping in Frederick, Maryland isn’t truly complete without a stop at…
Kris Kringle Procession
Join us for the Annual Kris Kringle Procession sponsored by Wawa and presented in partnership with Key 103 through the…
Museums By Candlelight
Celebrate Frederick County's 275th anniversary during Museums by Candlelight! Once a year, Frederick County’s numerous…
Festival of Lights
Don’t miss one of the holiday season’s most inspiring events. Each year the Festival of Lights brings the true spirit of the…
Candlelight Tour of Historic Houses of Worship
The beloved Candlelight Tour of Historic Houses of Worship returns this holiday season in Downtown Frederick. This special…
Celebrate the season with your family at festive holiday events in Frederick!
Frederick is full of great areas to knock out all of your holiday shopping at once! Celebrate the season of giving and find that perfect one of a kind gift for your loved ones.
Sailing Through the Winter Solstice
Experience the magic of the world's most-unique winter light display on the waters of Carroll Creek in Downtown…
Places to Stay
Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, Frederick County offers a wide variety of hotel and motel…
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Unique Craft Beverage Purveyors
Drink in the view while sampling locally-produced wine, hard-cider, mead, brews, and spirits in Frederick County, Maryland
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Discover the wineries of Frederick County, Maryland. Sit back, relax and enjoy a personally guided luxury tour to your choice of the finest wineries in the area. View All
Black Ankle Vineyards
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Catoctin Breeze Vineyard
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Linganore Winecellars
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Orchid Cellar Meadery and Winery
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Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard
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Springfield Manor Winery Distillery Brewery
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Loew Vineyards
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Frederick, Maryland is home to the ever-growing craft brewery scene. With an array of options, you might choose a brewery located in an amazing downtown historic building; or maybe you will choose a farm brewery and take in the beautiful mountain views. View All
Attaboy Beer
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Milkhouse Brewery at Stillpoint Farm
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Smoketown Brewing Station
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Red Shedman Farm Brewery
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Idiom Brewing Co.
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Olde Mother Brewing Company
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Rockwell Brewery
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Locally distilled spirits are available to taste at many of Frederick's best venues! Take a tour and sample products like whiskey, gin, vodka, and more. Discover Frederick's remarkable distilling history going back to the decades before Prohibition and its rebirth in the 2010s. View All
McClintock Distilling Company
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Tenth Ward Distilling Company
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Puerto Rico Distillery
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Dragon Distillery
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