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A Story with Every Step
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A growing number of micro-distilleries make their unique spirits right here in Frederick County, MD. Take a journey through the history of distilling in Frederick and the spirits…
Famous Footsteps in Frederick - Marquis de Lafayette
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In December 1824, Frederick County, Maryland, had the honor of hosting a figure of…
Brunch in Frederick - Vegan, Vegetarian, and Gluten-Free
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Brunch just got better! In Frederick County, MD, restaurants are redefining what it…
Weekend Things to Do With the Family in Frederick County
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Frederick County’s rare blend of historical significance, bustling culture…
Top Sustainable Visitor Attractions in Frederick County, MD
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In Frederick County, Maryland, the spirit of sustainable living and environmental…
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Annual Events
Maryland Craft Beer Festival
The Brewers Association of Maryland returns to the Carroll Creek Linear Park in Frederick for the 2024 Maryland Craft Beer…
Maryland Iron Festival
Celebrate our ironmaking history at Frederick's iconic iron festival! Featuring blacksmithing demonstrations; hands-on…
Frederick Festival of the Arts
Discover the beauty of fine art amidst the stunning scenery of Carroll Creek Park in Downtown Frederick. Our outdoor art…
Tour de Frederick
Ride Solo or Join a Team! Celebrating it's 15th Year!! - Tour De Frederick is our annual charity bike ride, benefiting the…
Summer Concert Series
Enjoy free, high-quality musical entertainment on Sunday nights in June, July, and August at the Baker Park Band Shell. From…
Connect with Nature
Explore Outdoors
Hiking can be enjoyed year round in Frederick County. Trails vary from easy to moderate, and, in a few cases, slightly strenuous, for the more seasoned adventurer. Here are 10 opportunities to commune with nature, geology, history and culture.
Frederick offers bicycle routes and trails for riders of all skill levels. The picturesque 40-mile Covered Bridge route is perfect for touring and road cyclists, taking you to all three of Frederick’s historic covered bridges. Pick up the pace and explore the county on two wheels
Road Trip
Frederick, Maryland is the perfect place to enjoy a good old fashioned family road trip! Take it slow and enjoy the…
Places to Stay
Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, Frederick County offers a wide variety of hotel and motel…
Maryland Iron Festival
Explore the legacy of Maryland's iron industry at Catoctin Furnace - May 18-19, 2024
Unique Craft Beverage Purveyors
Drink in the view while sampling locally-produced wine, hard-cider, mead, brews, and spirits in Frederick County, Maryland
Where's Your Next Drink
Discover the wineries of Frederick County, Maryland. Sit back, relax and enjoy a personally guided luxury tour to your choice of the finest wineries in the area. View All
Black Ankle Vineyards
Wine, Beer, & Spirits: Wineries
Catoctin Breeze Vineyard
Wine, Beer, & Spirits: Wineries
Linganore Winecellars
Wine, Beer, & Spirits: Wineries
Orchid Cellar Meadery and Winery
Wine, Beer, & Spirits: Wineries
Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard
Wine, Beer, & Spirits: Wineries
Springfield Manor Winery Distillery Brewery
Wine, Beer, & Spirits: Wineries
Loew Vineyards
Wine, Beer, & Spirits: Wineries
Frederick, Maryland is home to the ever-growing craft brewery scene. With an array of options, you might choose a brewery located in an amazing downtown historic building; or maybe you will choose a farm brewery and take in the beautiful mountain views. View All
Attaboy Beer
Wine, Beer, & Spirits: Breweries
Milkhouse Brewery at Stillpoint Farm
Wine, Beer, & Spirits: Breweries
Smoketown Brewing Station
Wine, Beer, & Spirits: Breweries
Red Shedman Farm Brewery
Wine, Beer, & Spirits: Breweries
Idiom Brewing Co.
Wine, Beer, & Spirits: Breweries
Olde Mother Brewing Company
Wine, Beer, & Spirits: Breweries
Rockwell Brewery
Wine, Beer, & Spirits: Breweries
Locally distilled spirits are available to taste at many of Frederick's best venues! Take a tour and sample products like whiskey, gin, vodka, and more. Discover Frederick's remarkable distilling history going back to the decades before Prohibition and its rebirth in the 2010s. View All