Attractions
Things To Do in Downtown Frederick
Whether you are looking for a special date night or a family fun outing, Downtown Frederick is full of fun things to do! Immerse yourself in history, experience the arts, enjoy a lively urban park, and make memories with every visit to this energetic downtown.
History, Arts, and Culture
National Museum of Civil War Medicine
Dedicated to telling the medical story of the Civil War - a story of care and healing, courage and devotion amidst…
Museum of Frederick County History
Re-opening 3/1/25 with ALL NEW exhibits! Begin your adventure at the Crossroads of American History with a…
Frederick Visitor Center
The Frederick Visitor Center is on the site of the former Frederick Spoke Factory, which was in active production…
The Delaplaine Arts Center
Located adjacent to Carroll Creek Park in historic Downtown Frederick, this award-winning art center offers more…
Weinberg Center for the Arts
The Weinberg Center is a showcase for performing arts in Frederick that enhances our area’s cultural life…
Maryland Ensemble Theatre
Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) is a professional theater company and community-centered nonprofit arts…
AARCH Society
The African American Resources, Cultural Heritage Society of Frederick County is committed to preserving and…
Gaslight Gallery
Gaslight Gallery offers contemporary art in an historic setting. Solo shows change out every few months to provide…
New Spire Stages
Opened in 2019, the Ausherman Black Box Theatre serves as the home of New Spire Arts. We inspire creative…
Sky Stage
Sky Stage transforms a boarded property in the heart of Frederick, Maryland’s downtown historic district into an…
Lester Bowie Mural
The mural, designed and painted by artist Rafael Blanco, features jazz great and Frederick native Lester Bowie…
Parks and Trails in Downtown Frederick
Breweries and Distilleries
- 124 N. Market St.
- 301-631-0089
Frederick County's original brewpub. Contemporary American regional cuisine and wood-fired pizza oven complement fresh beer brewed on premises along with other craft beer. Brewer’s Alley’s location at 124 North Market Street is steeped in Frederick history. The first residents of…
- 35 S. Carroll St.
- 301-825-5921
Hand-distilled craft spirits in Downtown Frederick with beautifully renovated tasting room available for weddings, parties, and corporate events. Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 4:00-8:00pm Saturday, Sunday 12:00-8:00pm
- 35 S Carroll St
- 301-825-5921
Located in Downtown Frederick, McClintock’s Back Bar is a full-service cocktail bar next door to McClintock Distillery. We work with local farmers, producers and artisans to source many of our ingredients from Frederick County. Come taste the difference that drinking for good…
- 55 E. Patrick St.
- 301-360-5888
Woman owned. Locally crafted. Dedicated to distilling unusual and unconventional spirits. Hours: Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Thursday: 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday: 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday 12:00 p.m…
- 340 E. Patrick St., Ste. 104
- 240-578-4152
A 7 barrel microbrewery that focuses on testing the limits of our imagination and your palate! Hours of Operation: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 4-10PM Friday and Saturday: 12-11PM Sunday: 11AM-8PM
- 526 N. Market St.
- 240-877-7392
Downtown Frederick's go-to spot for a wide range of finely crafted beer, brewed on-site. Friendly staff, pet friendly outdoor patio, games, and regular live music.
- 340 East Patrick St., Suite 102
- 301-471-0901
Located in the Union Knitting Mills Building along Carroll Creek. Steinhardt Brewing creates the best artisan beer possible by combining tradition, creativity, and the finest ingredients. A small, family owned brewery that is passionate about all beer!
- 400 Sagner Ave.
- 301-338-8229
Attaboy Beer is an independent brewery and taproom right off of Carroll Creek. Our beer is proudly brewed in Frederick, MD for all the hard-working folks out there who deserve a cold beer at the end of a long day. Go on you've earned it: ATTABOY! We have a rotating group of food…
- 24 S. Wisner St.
- 301-338-8229
FANCY BEERS. FANCY PARTIES. From the makers of Attaboy Beer, the Attaboy Barrel House is a modern wedding and events venue in Frederick, Maryland. The Barrel House Specializes in small-batch barrel aged beers alongside staple Attaboy beers and hard seltzers. With 6500 Sq Ft, we…
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