Downtown Frederick Travel Guide
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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.
Things to do
A Walking Tour of Frederick, Maryland - The Crossroads of Maryland
Top hotels in Downtown Frederick
Visitation Hotel Frederick, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Staying at The Visitation Hotel feels like you’re stepping back in time to mid 19th century Frederick, Maryland with unique features like the altar bar and pipe organ, but updated with modern amenities. The hotel is located within just a few blocks of all of the historic Frederick sites and the riverwalk. ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Spark by Hilton Germantown Washington DC North
Room was clean. Staff super nice. Breakfast was good. Was hoping for more hot options.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Frederick, MD
The staff was very helpful and the room and bath were clean, but nothing fancy.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Frederick
Clean room. Very polite staff
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Frederick
We were in town for a wedding and spent two nights. We loved the convenient location to downtown Frederick. The hotel was clean and safe. The room was spacious and provided all of the necessary amenities. The staff was friendly and helpful. We used the the gym which was bigger and had more equipment ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Best Western Historic Frederick
Clean, quiet room and good breakfast for a good price.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 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.
