Tours


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While it is easy to explore Frederick County on your own, it's occasionally fun to have the benefit of a tour consultant. Guided excursions, which can be enjoyed individually or with a group, run the gamut from adventure outings to winery tours and a wide variety of interests in between. Because of their demand, it is important to call in advance and secure a reservation.

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CANDLELIGHT GHOST TOURS OF FREDERICK

Based upon factual events and actual eyewitness encounters, Candlelight Ghost Tours of Frederick highlights numerous epicenters of paranormalactivity located in historic downtown-Frederick. May - December; additional tours in October. Tours begin at 124 N. Market St., Frederick (301) 668-8922  Star-Spangled Tours Maryland's premiere receptive tour operator offering custom itineraries and guide service. Friendly and knowledgeable, we can provide one or multi-day tours with a variety of themes. (240) 626-0963

GUIDED NATURE PROGRAMS

Various interpretive programs available at both Cunningham Falls State Park : (301) 271-7574, and Catoctin Mountain National Park : (301) 663-9388, Frederick County Parks and Recreation (301) 600-1646, www.frederickcountymd.gov/index.aspx?NID=3034

Guided Outdoor Adventure Trips

Raft, canoe, kayak, or fish the beautiful Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers near historic Harpers Ferry. Tube the Antietam Creek, hike along the Appalachian trail, and ski cross-country on trails throughout the Catoctin mountains. Call River & Trail Outfitters www.rivertrail.com; River Riders (800) 326-7238 www.riverriders.com; BTI Whitewater (877) 723-8284 www.btiwhitewater.com

GUIDED WALKING TOURS

Guided walking tours of the Frederick Historic District depart from the Museum of Frederick County History, 24 East Church Street, May through October Saturdays 11 a.m and Sundays, 1:30 p.m. Conducted by certified guides, these tours are guaranteed to make Frederick's colorful past come alive for you. Call (301) 663-1188.

Please note: A self-guided brochure is available in the Frederick Visitor Center, 151 S. East St., for those who are not able to make guided tours on Saturdays and Sundays.

Price: $7 for adults. $6 for Senior Citizens. $5 for children under 12. Infants (2 and under) free.

TAILWINDS OVER FREDERICK
Tailwinds Over Frederick is Frederick County's only Hot Air Balloon ride operation. In addition to promotions, and advertising we are available for sunrise and sunset champagne sightseeing flights in the local area, giving our passengers a unique experience thats filled with adventure! We are liscensed by the Federal Aviation Administration and fully insured. Our normal flying season runs March through November, but we do fly year round. Gift certificates are available for the holidays. Tailwinds Over Frederick is operated by Smith Ballooning LLC  (240) 415-8094  www.tailwindsoverfrederick.com

WINERY TOURS

Explore the Frederick Wine Trail where you can travel historic roads to vintage destinations. Enjoy year-round events, tastings and tours. Visit www.frederickwinetrail.com for more information and directors. Call the individual winery for further details.

For Winery tours and packages call A Touch of Class Limousines, (301) 698-2650 www.atouchofclasslimousines.com