Plan Your Drive Along the National Road in Frederick County, MD

Planning your drive along the Historic National Road in Frederick County, Maryland is as easy as following America’s first highway west. 

The picturesque Middletown Valley, where the Historic National Road winds through farms and small towns before climbing over South Mountain.

The route connects historic towns, scenic mountain overlooks, parks, dining, and lodging - making it simple to turn a day trip into a weekend getaway. You’ll find a range of places to stay along and near the corridor, from boutique hotels in Downtown Frederick to inns and nationally branded hotels. 

Visitation Hotel in Downtown Frederick 

For maps, local insight, and trip-planning resources, stop at the Frederick Visitor Center or the Main Street Middletown Welcome Center before exploring all the stops along the National Road.

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