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Frederick Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

city in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

About Frederick

Frederick is the county seat, largest city, and commercial and geographic center ofFrederick County. In colonial times, Frederick was on an important north–south Indian trail. The town was founded around 1742 and was likely named after Frederick Calvert, the 6th and last Baron Baltimore.

Top Attractions in Frederick

Explore the best things to see and do in Frederick:

  • All Saints Church
  • Baker Park
  • Barbara Fritchie House
  • Beatty-Cramer Architectural Museum
  • Brunswick Heritage Railroad Museum
  • Edward P. Thomas, Jr. Memorial Swimming Pool
  • Evangelical Lutheran Church
  • Francis Scott Key Memorial

Where to Eat in Frederick

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Airways Inn of Frederick
  • 🍴a.k.a. Friscos Restaurant
  • 🍴Brewer's Alley
  • 🍴Frederick Coffee Company and Cafe
  • 🍴Pretzel and Pizza Creations
  • 🍴South Market Sandwich Company

Where to Stay in Frederick

  • 🏨Best Western Historic Frederick
  • 🏨Comfort Inn – Frederick
  • 🏨Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Frederick, MD
  • 🏨Courtyard Frederick
  • 🏨Econo Lodge
  • 🏨Fairfield Inn & Suites Frederick

Frederick Travel Guide Sections

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