The Frederick

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Fun Fall Festivals in Frederick

The changing seasons are one of Frederick County’s most charming occasions. As the weather turns from hot to mild and leaves change from green to red, orange, and yellow, fall activities swing into full gear. With a wide variety of farm festivals and city celebrations, Frederick County is the best…

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Summer Family Fun in Frederick County

Enjoy a day at the beach in the mountains at Cunningham Falls State Park's Hunting Creek Lake Frederick and family fun go hand-in-hand, especially during the warm weather months! There’s so much for adults and children to see and do together - here are ideas for memorable experiences for all ages in…

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5 Free Things to Do This Summer in Frederick County, MD

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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The Bridges and Fountains of Carroll Creek Park

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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Haunted Happenings in Historic Frederick

Take a "spirited" tour through historic Downtown Frederick... Frederick, Maryland has been billed as "the most haunted city in Maryland" and with good reason. The city's long and storied history is full of tales of soldiers, famous local residents, and moments that shaped our nation's history…

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