Downtown Frederick Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

National Museum of Civil War Medicine
Learn about battlefront camps, military hospital wards and medical treatments used during the Civil War as you view this museum’s intriguing displays.

Evangelical Lutheran Church
Gaze up at the monumental façade of Frederick’s 18th-century church and step inside to attend regular services and guided tours of the sumptuous interior.

Carroll Creek Linear Park
Relax in Downtown Frederick’s serene waterfront park, which was designed as an urban renewal project that would save the city from possible flooding.

Monocacy National Battlefied
Visit a Civil War battleground that commemorates the “battle that saved Washington D.C.” and see the exhibits or take a self-guided walking tour.

Baker Park
Breathe fresh air, go for a stroll or play ball at this city park, which regularly hosts concerts and events in a charming garden setting.

Mount Olivet Cemetery
Explore this 19th-century cemetery to find historic gravesites, notable monuments and memorials dedicated to victims of the American Civil War.
Things to do

A Walking Tour of Frederick, Maryland - The Crossroads of Maryland

Harpers Ferry and Jefferson County 3 Hour Private History Tour

A Walking Tour of Frederick, Maryland - The Crossroads of Maryland
Top hotels in Downtown Frederick

Visitation Hotel Frederick, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
"We stayed at Visitation during our son and DIL marriage in the Frederick courthouse- afterwards we reserved dinner at Wye Oak Tavern. The environment, presentation and superior taste of food made for a memorable evening. They treated us with a glass of complimentary champagne to celebrate our night ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Spark by Hilton Germantown Washington DC North
"Room was clean. Staff friendly"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Frederick, MD
"The staff was not friendly except at check in. Nobody would say "hello" when you entered the building. I have not seen this at other hotels."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Best Western Historic Frederick
"Check in was seamless. Everything was correct, room appeared clean and well maintained. When we returned from dinner and turned on the lights, very small little bugs appeared near the lights. We killed them and more appeared. I called the front desk, a young man came (Mitch) to check the problem. ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Extended Stay America Suites Washington DC Germantown Town C
"Their breakfast was tiny prepackaged muffins and cereal bars. Ran out of coffee and never made more and it was only until 9:30 on weekends which they do not tell you when you check in. Staff not friendly and everything you ask was "I don't know ". Rooms had terrible odor and dirty towels and sheets ..."
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Studio 6 Corporate Extended Stay Washington, D.C. Germantown MD
"Had to ask for pots and pans, no way to clean them. One of the stairwells smells like rat piss. I would never bring a corporate retreat there. Hidden cleaning and electric bill fees. The hood range for the stove top did not work. Price was right though"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Frederick

Golf View
While there might not be top attractions in Golf View, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Baker Park and Fort Detrick.
