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.
Schifferstadt
One of Frederick’s oldest and grandest estates, this authentic 1750s German-Georgian colonial abode now houses an architecture and history museum.
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.
Great location — right on the Carroll Creek Walk and a stone’s throw from excellent restaurants and nice shops.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Frederick
friendly staff at check in quiet hotel great location
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Frederick, MD
Same as before, amazing. I really like this hotel. I live in NC so We (my husband and I ) go to CT to visit his Mom and Maryland is the 1/2 way point. We will stay here from now on when we go up North this is the best by far!!
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Spark by Hilton Germantown Washington DC North
Nice place to stay with your pet. Nice Hotel's people! Clean.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Frederick
The rooms was real clean, up-to-date, furnishings, comfortable beds, and the staff was very helpful and polite
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
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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.
