Location: Frederick
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Top 6 Hidden Gems Things to do in Frederick, Maryland (MD)
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. Dragon Distillery, LLC
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 39 reviews
We are Frederick City's first distillery. We feature fine hand-crafted spirits in a fantasy/medieval-themed tasting room. We offer tours, which detail our process from grain to glass. Must be 21 for tasting and tour.
Reviewed By Expedition468007
So much fun! We went to Dragon Distillery for the first time this past weekend. The distillery hosted an AMAZING Valentine’s Day event complete with ax throwing, delicious drinks (try the Dark Knight and the Hot Buttered Rum!), an appetizer and a really cool alcohol infusion experience (can’t wait to see how they turn out!). The staff was super friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. I also want to give extra points for being extremely Covid compliant. My husband and I both mentioned multiple times throughout the event how safe we felt indoors due to the team’s hard work and diligence. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!
2. Surelocked In Escape Games
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 144 reviews
Surelocked In is Frederick's first Escape Room! You and your team have 60 minutes to solve interlocking riddles and puzzles to complete your themed Escape Objective. Do you have what it takes to Escape? Tickets are $25/person. Games can play 2-10 players. Happy Escaping and see you soon!
Reviewed By MasterMindzDesigns
OMG!!! I've done many escape rooms, but the excitement we met from the beginning of our first room from our Host Rachel was amazing!! I can't even give up too much but she really was attentive, helpful and comical. We did two rooms back to back; the Wild Wild Quest and Tyrannosaurus Rex really worked our mind and made us want more. One of their rooms I'm preparing for in the future, "The Witching Hour" is so intriguing for me to try, but i have to complete quite a few more rooms before we ready for that, lol.
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. Clue IQ: An Escape Room Experience
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5.0 based on 270 reviews
An immersive, engaging, and unique Escape Room experience. 60 minutes to find clues, solve puzzles, break codes, and unravel the mystery! We specialize in a unique story-driven immersive experience. This is not your standard escape room full of locks, you will be transported to a specific place, time, or event and taken on a thrilling adventure. Featuring state of the art technology and Hollywood style sets. This will be an experience quite unlike anything you have done before.
Reviewed By rmariner143
We had such a great time! Our host was super helpful and ensured our family had a fun experience. I highly recommend them!
5. National Museum of Civil War Medicine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 451 reviews
The National Museum of Civil War Medicine is the premier center for the study and research of medical innovation during the American Civil War. Exhibits, programs lecture and research facilities look at innovations in science, medical logistics, medical organization, nursing, civilian medical relief and much more.
Reviewed By Tc7519 - Houston, United States
This is a fascinating museum. We planned an hour and went over quite a bit. Parking was easily found in the large parking garage behind the museum. Parking was only a few dollars for the 2hrs we were there. The staff was helpful and knowledgeable and the museum well laid out given the floor space. We’ve visited about 60% or more of the Civil War museums and battlefield parks in the US, I can say I definitely learned more about Civil War medical practices and procedures in this museum than I previously understood. The exhibits and displays will require you to read and engage to get the most out of it. I am quite sure we could go back and easily spend 2 more hours in this museum. On a side note, the museum gift shop had a well curated selection of Civil War medical history books at what was good pricing at the time of our visit. Well worth the visit if you any interest in the Civil War or medicine.
6. Monocacy National Battlefield
Overall Ratings
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!
