Frederick County offers an array of
visitor experiences that will excite and delight adults
and children of
all interests.
Chartered in 1748, Frederick County is a treasure
trove of historic
sites and museums.
Highlights include The
City of Frederick’s renowned 50 block downtown
Historic District,
the Historical
Society of Frederick County, our many
historic
bridges, the
National
Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the Brunswick
Railroad Museum C&O Canal Visitor Center,
and such Civil
War attractions as Monocacy
National Battlefield, South
Mountain Battlefield State Park, and the National
Museum of Civil War Medicine.
Those who prefer the great outdoors will want to explore
our 90 national, state, county and municipal parks,
as well as recreational facilities which include whitewater
rafting, the Catoctin
Wildlife Preserve & Zoo, and Frederick
Keys minor league baseball. Frederick County is
also home to several fine wineries
and breweries.
If you have a passion for shopping, look no further.
Here you’ll find hundreds of wonderful antique
shops offering treasures from around the world,
exquisite artist
galleries, as well as delightful orchard
markets, and big name retailers.
Whether you’re in the mood for regional or international
specialties, you’ll love our many restaurants.
In the evening hours, hang around for a live musical
or theatrical
performance.
While there is much to see and do here, Frederick County
is just minutes away from such attractions as Washington,
DC, Baltimore, MD, Annapolis, MD, Harpers Ferry, WV,
and Antietam and Gettysburg battlefields. Stay with
us and see it all!
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