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

AERIAL TRAM TOUR - HALF DAY PASS Rainforest Adventures Jacó

A Walking Tour of Frederick, Maryland - The Crossroads of Maryland
Our pick of the best Downtown Frederick Hotel Deals

Visitation Hotel Frederick, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Very friendly staff; exceptionally clean room. Even with the vintage architecture, the Visitation felt modern. The only drawback was the people in the adjoining room - they were very loud. Some rooms do not seem to have isolated acoustics.
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

RETREAT on the CREEK - Businees Travelor or Weekend Getaway. HISTORIC DISTRICT.
Great location — right on the Carroll Creek Walk and a stone’s throw from excellent restaurants and nice shops.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025

Spark by Hilton Germantown Washington DC North
was a very comfortable stay!! would stay here again.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Frederick, MD
Room was very clean! Front desk was friendly 😀
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Frederick
Always welcoming and super clean.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Frederick
Staff was helpful. An older building, but appreciated that it was clean. Breakfast is pretty limited.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
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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.
