Downtown Frederick Travel Guide
Frederick
Visit Downtown Frederick
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.
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.
Schifferstadt
One of Frederick’s oldest and grandest estates, this authentic 1750s German-Georgian colonial abode now houses an architecture and history museum.
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.
Things to do
A Walking Tour of Frederick, Maryland - The Crossroads of Maryland
Top hotels in Downtown Frederick
Visitation Hotel Frederick, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Excellent staff!
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Spark by Hilton Germantown Washington DC North
Overall is a good hotel to sleep for one or two nights. Okay breakfast
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Frederick, MD
I was okay with everything and enjoyed my stay with my family.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Frederick
I had a doctors appointment, so
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Frederick
Well, I consider this high-end hotel. I was in town on business and the rate and availability was present so I booked and it was a wonderful experience. The breakfast is well worth it and staff is very friendly. It’s a welcoming city.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn Frederick - Ballenger Creek
I have stayed here once before and had no issues. This trip we were in Room 108 which is right by the employee break room and what looked like a supply closet. Around 7:00am we were awakened by doors opening and closing over and over again. Then there was a cleaning cart parked outside our door and ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
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 Schifferstadt and Baker Park.
