Frederick County Travel Guide

Maryland

A stone bridge over a canal with lily pads, brick buildings, and a clear blue sky.
A waterfall cascading over rocks surrounded by lush greenery.
A nighttime riverside walkway with a bridge, street lamps, and a building in the background.
A stone tower with a flagpole and an American flag.
A stone bridge with three arches over a canal, surrounded by buildings and a stone wall with decorative elements.

Popular cities in Frederick County

Frederick
Known for Dining, Shopping and Historical
History gets a fresh twist in this city, where stylish bars and boutiques spill out of 19th-century buildings and winery trails traverse Civil War battlegrounds.

Reasons to visit

  • Carroll Creek Linear Park
  • National Museum of Civil War Medicine
  • Mount Olivet Cemetery
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Thurmont
Known for Shopping, Hunting and Wildlife
Thurmont is calling! Discover its wildlife, hiking, baseball and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Thurmont Park
  • Cat Rock & Bob's Hill Natural Area
  • Loy's Station Covered Bridge
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Emmitsburg
Known for Excursions, Universities and Temples
Escape to Emmitsburg! Enjoy its temples, university life and library.

Reasons to visit

  • National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes
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Mount Airy
Known for Family-friendly, Shopping and Dining
Mount Airy awaits: its dining, golf and more!
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Knoxville
Known for Friendly people, Ferries and boats and Hiking
Escape to secluded Knoxville! Enjoy its hiking, riverfront and history.
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Sabillasville
Known for Fishing, Hiking and Hunting
Get away to Sabillasville! Enjoy the fishing, hiking and mountains.
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Stay near popular Frederick County attractions

Carroll Creek Linear Park

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Relax in Downtown Frederick’s serene waterfront park, which was designed as an urban renewal project that would save the city from possible flooding.
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