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.
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.
Schifferstadt
One of Frederick’s oldest and grandest estates, this authentic 1750s German-Georgian colonial abode now houses an architecture and history museum.
Activities
A Walking Tour of Frederick, Maryland - The Crossroads of Maryland
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 nice hotel. Luggage had to be taken up significant stone stairs - so be aware. Parking is valet or difficult street parking. Nice spacious clean room with comfortable bed; well stocked bathroom. Ice brought by cleaning lady — very helpful.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
RETREAT on the CREEK - Businees Travelor or Weekend Getaway. HISTORIC DISTRICT.
The home was a great location to explore downtown Frederick. It had everything that we needed
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
*Modern Condo In Downtown Frederick*
The location was perfect - walking distance to everything we wanted to do in Frederick. The place was clean and comfortable for 2 couples.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
*Luxury Condo In Downtown Frederick*
Lovely place. It was perfect for our girls' trip long weekend. The rooms were so spacious and tastefully decorated. It was also super clean and had everything we needed, including for our night staying in with Door-dash to binge watch a couple Netflix series. The coffee lover in our group was so ...
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Frederick-Fort Detrick
I will be back
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Frederick
Disappointed in available breakfast options compared to years ago.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 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.
