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1. Historic Downtown Frederick ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Historic Downtown Frederick
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2. Carroll Creek Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Carroll Creek Park
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3. National Museum of Civil War Medicine

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
National Museum of Civil War Medicine
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4. Monocacy National Battlefield

Monocacy National Battlefield
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5. McClintock Distilling

McClintock Distilling
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6. Weinberg Center for the Arts

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Weinberg Center for the Arts
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7. Harry Grove Stadium

Harry Grove Stadium
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8. Community Bridge Mural

Community Bridge Mural
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9. Summers Farm

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Summers Farm
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10. Gambrill State Park

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Gambrill State Park
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11. Dragon Distillery, LLC

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
Dragon Distillery, LLC
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12. Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums
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13. Schifferstadt

Schifferstadt
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14. Mount Olive Cemetery

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Mount Olive Cemetery
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15. Attaboy Beer

Attaboy Beer
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16. The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center

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The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center
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17. Emporium Antiques

Emporium Antiques
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18. Hidden Hills Farm & Vineyard

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Hidden Hills Farm & Vineyard
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19. Hessian Barracks

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Hessian Barracks
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20. Hootch & Banter

Hootch & Banter
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21. a.k.a Friscos

a.k.a Friscos
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Rich in history and heritage, and home to beautiful landscapes of rolling hills and abundant farmlands, Frederick in Western Maryland is packed with things to see and do for the whole family.
  • Enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, biking, camping, golfing, and fishing.
  • Tour local wineries, visit covered bridges, and explore well-preserved 18th and 19th-century architecture in several historic districts.
  • Discover excellent museums, including the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, and the Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums.
  • Relax in charming parks like Gambrill State Park.

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