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Road Trip

Frederick, Maryland is the perfect place to enjoy a good old fashioned family road trip! Take it slow and enjoy the journey with two National Scenic Byways, a Historic Downtown, and more fun stops than you can count. Whether Frederick is your destination or you are just passing through on your way to another place, plan to make a few stops in Frederick.

Stop in Frederick as Part of a Bigger Road Trip

Exterior of National Shrine of Elizabeth Ann Seton

Traveling North or South

If you are travelling along Route 15 or Interstate 270, you'll be passing right by these fun pit stops.

Exterior of Barbara Fritchie House with Carroll Creek Park sign

Traveling East or West

If you're rolling along Route 40 or Interstate 70, check out these spots on the Historic National Road.

Road Trips to Fit Every Interest

Monocacy Aquaduct bridget in Frederick County

Historic Sites

Women hiking Catoctin Mountain Park

Parks and Nature

District Arts Gallery with paintings in Downtown Frederick

Art

Woman smelling soap in a Frederick boutique

Boutique Shopping

Specialty beef sandwich from Chaps Pit Beef

Food

Visitors at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine

Civil War

Who are you bringing?
Itineraries for couples, families, your dog, or your best friend.
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Enjoy Delicious
Roadside Eats
Quick bites that aren't your traditional drive thru
Stay
Overnight
Slow down and take your time enjoying the area
Play Along the Way
Scavenger Hunt
Try to spot these unique Frederick things as you drive