Home to gorgeous outdoor parks and trails, immaculate historic buildings, great local restaurants, and an ever-expanding calendar of festivals and events, Frederick County is a popular destination year-round, but summer is a special time to visit when many of the best things to do in Frederick…
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Carroll Creek Park began as a flood control project in the late 1970s. After the Great Frederick Flood of 1976 left parts of Downtown Frederick under three feet of water, it was obvious a solution was needed to remove Frederick from the 100-year flood plain. The plan successfully put the creek…
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Frederick County, Maryland, has historic homes and mountaintop retreats that make great romantic getaways, perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day, an anniversary or another special occasion. There are a variety of options available in Frederick County -- from B&Bs to rustic cabins with modern…
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Gathland State Park, once the mountain retreat of Civil War journalist and novelist George Alfred Townsend, is located just one mile west of the small town of Burkittsville, off Maryland Route 17. The park straddles the Frederick County and Washington County line at Crampton’s Gap on South…
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Downtown Frederick is a popular destination for holiday shopping. With an abundance of independently-owned stores, it’s the perfect place to find special gifts and treats for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Whether you select hand-crafted chocolates for a co-worker at The Perfect Truffle…
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Horses line up at the starting gate this May on the hunt for the coveted Triple Crown of…
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Wondering what to do with the kids during the winter months? There are plenty of kid-friendly activities in Frederick County, even when it's cold outside! Just because the temperature dips down doesn't mean it's time to hibernate! Want to step back in history on an educational journey? Visit…
Read MoreNew wayside marker for Frederick's Repudiation of the Stamp Act In 1765, British Parliament imposed the Stamp Act on all 13 colonies. Under the Stamp Act it was mandatory for colonists to pay a direct tax and it required many printed materials like legal documents, magazines, playing cards…
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Frederick County, Maryland, is home to six National Park Service units and nearly 100 National Register properties and historic districts, and is part of the Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area. It’s the perfect place to #FindYourPark. There are many ways to enjoy parks, whether…
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