Downtown Frederick Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Explore this 19th-century cemetery to find historic gravesites, notable monuments and memorials dedicated to victims of the American Civil War.
Activities
AERIAL TRAM TOUR - HALF DAY PASS Rainforest Adventures Jacó
A Walking Tour of Frederick, Maryland - The Crossroads of Maryland
Our pick of the best Downtown Frederick Hotel Deals
Visitation Hotel Frederick, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Very friendly staff; exceptionally clean room. Even with the vintage architecture, the Visitation felt modern. The only drawback was the people in the adjoining room - they were very loud. Some rooms do not seem to have isolated acoustics.
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025
RETREAT on the CREEK - Businees Travelor or Weekend Getaway. HISTORIC DISTRICT.
My family of five adults and one newborn were in town for a couple of nights for a wedding. It was conveniently located and great to have two coveted parking spots! The first morning I took our family dog Luna, a miniature dachshund for a walk along Caroll Creek, which was lovely. We even walked ...
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Spark by Hilton Germantown Washington DC North
great
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Frederick, MD
Easy and clean. Nice staff.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Frederick
*
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Frederick
The hotel was clean and seemed to be freshly remodeled. We had no issues at all, and we would stay there again. It was great for the value.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
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.
