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.
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
A Walking Tour of Frederick, Maryland - The Crossroads of Maryland
Harpers Ferry and Jefferson County 3 Hour Private History Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Frederick Hotel Deals
Visitation Hotel Frederick, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The building's old structure provided some good and some not so good quirks. Storage in the room we stayed in was very limited, no closet The staff was great with everyone was the parking valet to the hostess inn the Wye Oak Restaurant was extremely helpful.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
“The Train Depot” 2nd oldest in the US
Host was very easy to contact and communicate with. Very accessible and helpful. Home was clean and well equipped with everything needed. Very nicely decorated and comfortable!! Location was FABULOUS for walking to everything!One suggestion - outside seating. One issue - parking. More than 1 vehicle, ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Modern Condo Right off Market Street
Great place to stay. It was close to the park. It is a beautiful clean place.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Gorgeous 1840 Log Cabin- Downtown
This was our third time at this property. We love it! It's within walking distance to everything, off street parking, clean, the host is great and it meets our needs perfectly.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Spark by Hilton Germantown Washington DC North
Yep!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Frederick, MD
This was a great hotel to stay in. It’s located near lots of restaurants and easy access to highways. I will definitely stay again. It’s very quiet. The only issue I had was parking up front from the construction workers that stayed there taking those spots.
Reviewed on 7 May 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 Baker Park and Fort Detrick.
