Frederick, Maryland is the second largest city in the state of Maryland. This charming town of approximately 50,000 dates back to the mid 18th century. It is a major antique center with many shops, eateries, galleries and antique dealers.

Get in

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By car

From Washington (D.C.) and Montgomery County, take Interstate 270. Southbound traffic is heavily congested during morning rush hour and Northbound in the evening.

From Baltimore and points east, take Interstate 70.

From Hagerstown and points west, take Interstate 70.

From Gettysburg and points north, take Route 15.

Once in Frederick, there are public parking garages and street parking in the historic downtown area.

By train

MARC provides commuter rail service to Frederick Monday through Friday.

By plane

Frederick Municipal Airport ()

Buy

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Frederick is known for a high concentration of antique stores. The majority are located in the historic parts of the city along Patrick St, East St, and along Carrol Creek. There are also a variety small shops located along Market Street.

Eat

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Fast food and national chain restaurants are located to the west along Route 40, known as "the golden mile," and south along Route 85 and South Market Street. Smaller, local restaurants are located mainly along Market street in the center of the historic part of town.

Great sandwiches and potatoes. The specialty is the 'exploded potatoes.'

Typical high quality brewery food. They have a brick oven so pizzas and baked dishes are really good. It's not on the menu, but you can substitute sweet potato fries for regular fries.

Very good German food

Mostly natural and organic foods. Good selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes.

Very friendly service and great cuban food. As the ever changing menu board says, "Everything is good!"

Drink

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Local brewery with a nice range of beers. The Nut Brown Ale and Oatmeal Stout are very good. Cask aged beers are often available.

Irish pub.

Get out

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Brunswick

Gettysburg

Antietam

Harpers Ferry

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