Location: Frederick
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With its collection of historic homes, museums and battlefields, Frederick, Maryland, is a must-see destination for any history enthusiast. The sites of two bloody Civil War battles are preserved at Monocacy National Park and South Mountain State Park. Within the city, visit the National Museum of Civil War Medicine and learn how soldiers wounded in those battles were treated, or visit the house of Barbara Fritchie and picture her hanging the Stars & Stripes in defiance of the Confederate Army.
Restaurants in Frederick
1. Frederick Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 208 reviews
Reviewed By nptp84 - Ocean City, United States
We stopped by to get a recommendation for dinner from a local expert. The visitors center had some great museum level exhibits of Frederick along with lots of information on the city and surrounding area. We were also recommended to visit the Market and Patrick streets area for some of Frederick’s great restaurants.
2. Community Bridge Mural
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5.0 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By anthonysW7460KC - Germantown, United States
Many lovely artsy bridges and especuially check out the iron bridge, beautiful wrought iron craftwork, about a quarter mile east of Market st entrance.
3. McClintock Distilling
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5.0 based on 70 reviews
McClintock Distilling is a craft distillery located in the heart of downtown Frederick that distills vodka, gin and whiskeys from 100% organic grains. Tours and tastings are available and bottles can be purchased from the tasting room. The distillery is family friendly, pet friendly and includes games and activities in addition to the tours and tastings.
Reviewed By 961gingerb - Patchogue, United States
Informative tour, not that long or boring! After you have a taste test of their products!! We sat at the bar and I have say Malissa was so nice and informative and so was everyone else!! They made you feel so welcomed!! Like you were one of them!! Best of luck to you guys! Very happy with this distillery!!!
4. C. Burr Artz Public Library
5. Monocacy National Battlefield
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4.5 based on 349 reviews
This key Civil War battlefield marked the last push north by Confederates in 1864. Although it's seen as a confederate victory, this advance on Washington, D.C. was brought to a hault by the forces led by Major General Lew Wallace, U.S. Army.
Reviewed By Levannah - Hendersonville, United States
The Monocacy National Battlefield naturally does not receive the traffic that sites such as Gettysburg and Antietum receive, but the 90 minutes we spent at the site were interesting, informative and very worthwhile. The small museum on the second floor of the visitor center is exceptionally well done and added to my education of the civil war. Staff are very welcoming and helpful. Well worth a visit for anyone who is interesting in local and civil war history. Recommended!
6. The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center
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4.5 based on 40 reviews
Over fifty exhibitions are shown at the Delaplaine each year in eight different galleries. “We strive to maintain a balance between the familiar and the avant-garde, the local and the regional, and the professional and the amateur artist,” explained Manager of Exhibits Diane Sibbison. The center provides the Frederick region with educational opportunities and experiences in the visual arts through classes, exhibits, and programs and it does so with enthusiasm and a creative flare.
Reviewed By Oceanfriend9 - Frederick, United States
Located in the beautiful historic town of Frederick, on a rambling walkway along Carroll Creek, the visual arts center has multiple galleries and art studios. There’s also a good art library and a gift shop full of well done local art by artisans and artists. Always worth a visit- the exhibits change monthly.
7. Emporium Antiques
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Meg1423
Love this spot. Nice store to browse through among the other adorable shops in downtown Frederick. Always find something of interest!
8. Baker Park
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4.5 based on 227 reviews
Reviewed By W1702PJmarkg - Catonsville, United States
Baker Park is a 58 acre gem that meanders along the banks of Carroll Creek thru the heart of downtown Frederick. It is bordered by a historic neighborhood full of beautiful homes and only a short distance from Hood College. The park has baseball fields, a playground where we took our granddaughter, a lake, swimming pool, pavilions, a bandshell for summer concerts, gardens, fishing, trails, you name it. As nice as it is now, it must have been unbelievable for a small town Frederick when it was built in 1927.
9. Mount Olivet Cemetery
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4.5 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By 990justinw - York, United States
I has a little trouble finding the entrance near Key's grave. Thankfully it's just inside the gate. There was a small area beside the grave I was able to park in. The grave is a giant monument complete with a statue of Key on top. A billboard near the monument has a button that plays the Star Spangled Banner. I can't review the rest of the grave because Key's grave is as far as I went.
10. Carroll Creek Linear Park
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4.5 based on 273 reviews
Reviewed By douglasdB5077QF - Upper Black Eddy, United States
Beautiful walk even considering we had our first experience 11/2018. we will certainly be back to take the stroll in warm weather with the plants in full bloom.
