'''Frederick''', Maryland [http://www.fredericktourism.org/] is the second largest city in the state of Maryland. This charming town of approximately 50,000 dates back to the mid 18th century. It is a major antique center with many shops, eateries, galleries and antique dealers.

Get in

By car

From Washington, D.C. and Montgomery County, take '''Interstate 270''' north. Southbound traffic is heavily congested during morning rush hour and Northbound in the evening.

From Baltimore and points east, take '''Interstate 70''' west.

From Hagerstown and points west, take '''Interstate 70''' east.

From Gettysburg and points north, take '''U.S. Route 15''' south.

Once in Frederick, there are public parking garages and street parking in the historic downtown area.

By train

'''MARC''' [http://www.mtamaryland.com/services/marc] provides commuter rail service to Frederick Monday through Friday with the Brunswick Line starting at Washington. For trains serving only the Point of Rocks station, there is the Meet-the-MARC bus service for getting into Frederick.

By plane

'''Frederick Municipal Airport''' ({{IATA|FDK}}) [http://www.cityoffrederick.com/departments/Airport/Main.htm] is a small, general aviation airport.

'''Baltimore-Washington International Airport''' ({{IATA|BWI}}), '''Washington National Airport''' ({{IATA|DCA}}), or '''Washington Dulles International Airport''' ({{IATA|IAD}}) are the nearest large commercial airports. They are all within 55 minutes driving time of Frederick.

By bus

The commuter bus line 991 serves Frederick by stopping at the Monocacy station. Also, buses by Greyhound offer services to Frederick starting at Baltimore or Washington.

Get around

By bus

TransIT provides bus services inside Frederick.

By car

The following companies provide rent-a-car services:

  • AVIS, 5400 Holiday Drive, 301-695-4057
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 5716 Buckeystown Pike, 301-695-8822
  • See

  • Barbara Fritchie House. 54 West Patrick St. 1 301 698-8992. all ahead for hours during which you can visit the interior (which is preserved in the period style when she lived there), as they are not regular. A Civil War era Union patriot and close friend of Francis Scott Key, Barbara Fritchie is perhaps best known for flying the Union flag outside her house as General Stonewall Jackson marched by on the Maryland Campaign. In memory of this event, John Greenleaf Whittier wrote his poem ''Barbara Frietchie'', lines of which Winston Churchill recited by memory during his visit to the city.
  • National Museum of Civil War Medicine. 8 E Patrick St. ttp://www.civilwarmed.org/. As it is the national museum, it's big, encompassing several locations, as well as a big presence at Antietam National Battlefield. The exhibits demonstrate how medicine was practiced during the Civil War (which was a lesson in patient endurance), as well as track the leaps in the development of medicine during those times.
  • Rose Hill Manor. 611 N Market St. 1 301 600-1650. ttp://www.rosehillmuseum.com/. A hands-on children's museum with folks in period costume and "rural activities"
  • Monocacy National Battlefield. 801 Urbana Pike. ake I-70 south of Frederick and exit Urbana Pike to the park. 301-662-3515. ttp://www.nps.gov/mono/. aily, 8:30am-5pm. ree. Site of a summer 1864 Civil War battle between General Jubal Early of the Confederacy and General Lew Wallace of the Union.
  • Francis Scott Key Monument. ount Olivet Cemetery, inside its main entrance.
  • Roger Brooke Taney House. ocated on the right side of the street at 121 South Bentz Street.
  • Beatty-Cramer Architectural Museum. 01-668-2086.
  • Schifferstadt Architectural Museum. 110 Rosemont Avenue. 01-663-3885.
  • The Artists' Gallery. East Church St.. 1 301 696-8187.

    Do

  • Frederick Keys. arry Grove Stadium. 1 Stadium drive. xit 54 on I-70---then head for the towering lights. 301) 791-6266. ttp://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/clubs/ip_index.jsp?sid=milb&cid=t493. 5-$11. "A-level minor league baseball team, affiliated with Baltimore Orioles."
  • Frederick Sportsplex. 845 Brookfield Ct, Frederick, MD 21701. 301) 662-6866.
  • Thomas Pool. leming Avenue/Baker Park. irections starting at Route 15: Take Rosemont Ave. exit to W. 2nd St. Pass stop sign. At light, turn right onto College Avenue. Take first right onto Fleming Avenue. Pool is on the left..

    Buy

    Frederick is known for a high concentration of antique stores. The majority are located in the historic parts of the city along Patrick St, East St, and along Carrol Creek. There are also a variety of small shops located along Market Street.

  • Francis Scott Key Mall. 500 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD 21703.
  • Frederick Fairgrounds. 97 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701.

    Eat

    Fast food and national chain restaurants are located to the west along Route 40, known as "the golden mile," and south along Route 85 and South Market Street. Smaller, local restaurants are located mainly along Market street in the center of the historic part of town.

    <eat name="AKA Friscos" address="4632 Wedgewood Blvd Frederick, MD 21703" phone="301-698-0018" price="$5-$10" url="">Great sandwiches and potatoes. The specialty is the 'exploded potatoes.'</eat>

    <eat name="Brewer's Alley" address="124 N. Market St." phone="301-631-0089" email="" fax="" hours="" price="$7-$20" url="">Typical high quality brewery food. They have a brick oven so pizzas and baked dishes are really good. It's not on the menu, but you can substitute sweet potato fries for regular fries.</eat>

    <eat name="Henning's Restaurant" address="177 Thomas Johnson Dr. Frederick, MD 21701" phone="301-668-7777" price="$15-$25">Very good German food</eat>

    <eat name="The Orchard" address="45 Market St. N." phone="301-663-4912" price="$12-$20"> Mostly natural and organic foods. Good selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes.</eat>

    <eat name="That Cuban Place (TCP Cafe)" address="300 N Market St. Corner of 3rd St. and Market St." price="$5-$10">Very friendly service and great cuban food. As the ever changing menu board says, "Everything is good!"</eat>

  • Patrick's Irish Pub and Restaurant. 8 East Patrick Street. 01-668-0668. atspubs.com. 1am-10pm dining bar until 2am. Great Food, Great People, Awesome Pub Atmosphere - Cannot go wrong with the crab cake or shepherd's pie - Go in for great food and great drinks!

    Drink

    <drink name="Brewer's Alley" address="124 N. Market St." phone="301-631-0089">Local brewery with a nice range of beers. The Nut Brown Ale and Oatmeal Stout are very good. Cask aged beers are often available.</drink>

    <drink name="Bushwaller's" address="209 North Market St." phone="301-695-6988">Irish pub.</drink>

    Sleep

  • Comfort Inn ? Frederick. 300 Executive Way. 01-668-7272. ttp://www.hershahotels.com/Maryland/Frederick-MD0001-Home.aspx.
  • Fairfield Inn by Marriott. 220 Westview Dr . 1 301 631-2000.
  • Hampton Inn Frederick. 311 Buckeystown Pike . 1 301 698-2500.
  • MainStay Suites ? Frederick. 310 Executive Way. 01-668-4600. ttp://www.hershahotels.com/Maryland/Frederick-MD0004-Home.aspx.
  • Mirage Cafe and Grill. 43 N. Market St. . 01-631-9247.
  • Holiday Inn Frederick. 400 Holiday Drive. 301) 694-7500.
  • Holiday Inn Express Frederick. 579 Spectrum Drive. 301) 695-2881.
  • Courtyard Frederick. 225 Westview Drive. 1 301 631-9030. ttp://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wasfd-courtyard-frederick/.
  • Best Western Historic Frederick. 20 Prospect Boulevard. 1 301 695-6200. ttp://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=21052.
  • Quality Inn. 99 West Patrick St.. 1 301 662-5141. ttp://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-frederick-maryland-MD233. pm. 2pm.
  • Econo Lodge. 021 Francis Scott Key Drive. 1 301 698-0555. ttp://www.econolodge.com/hotel-frederick-maryland-MD134. pm. 1am.

    Get out

  • Brunswick
  • Gettysburg
  • Antietam
  • Harpers Ferry