Location: Frederick
Top Things to do in Frederick
The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Frederick, Maryland (MD)
With its collection of historic homes, museums and battlefields, Frederick, Maryland, is a must-see destination for any history enthusiast. The sites of two bloody Civil War battles are preserved at Monocacy National Park and South Mountain State Park. Within the city, visit the National Museum of Civil War Medicine and learn how soldiers wounded in those battles were treated, or visit the house of Barbara Fritchie and picture her hanging the Stars & Stripes in defiance of the Confederate Army.
Restaurants in Frederick
1. Frederick Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 208 reviews
Reviewed By nptp84 - Ocean City, United States
We stopped by to get a recommendation for dinner from a local expert. The visitors center had some great museum level exhibits of Frederick along with lots of information on the city and surrounding area. We were also recommended to visit the Market and Patrick streets area for some of Frederick’s great restaurants.
2. Dragon Distillery, LLC
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 39 reviews
We are Frederick City's first distillery. We feature fine hand-crafted spirits in a fantasy/medieval-themed tasting room. We offer tours, which detail our process from grain to glass. Must be 21 for tasting and tour.
Reviewed By Expedition468007
So much fun! We went to Dragon Distillery for the first time this past weekend. The distillery hosted an AMAZING Valentine’s Day event complete with ax throwing, delicious drinks (try the Dark Knight and the Hot Buttered Rum!), an appetizer and a really cool alcohol infusion experience (can’t wait to see how they turn out!). The staff was super friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. I also want to give extra points for being extremely Covid compliant. My husband and I both mentioned multiple times throughout the event how safe we felt indoors due to the team’s hard work and diligence. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!
3. Surelocked In Escape Games
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 144 reviews
Surelocked In is Frederick's first Escape Room! You and your team have 60 minutes to solve interlocking riddles and puzzles to complete your themed Escape Objective. Do you have what it takes to Escape? Tickets are $25/person. Games can play 2-10 players. Happy Escaping and see you soon!
Reviewed By MasterMindzDesigns
OMG!!! I've done many escape rooms, but the excitement we met from the beginning of our first room from our Host Rachel was amazing!! I can't even give up too much but she really was attentive, helpful and comical. We did two rooms back to back; the Wild Wild Quest and Tyrannosaurus Rex really worked our mind and made us want more. One of their rooms I'm preparing for in the future, "The Witching Hour" is so intriguing for me to try, but i have to complete quite a few more rooms before we ready for that, lol.
4. McClintock Distilling
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 70 reviews
McClintock Distilling is a craft distillery located in the heart of downtown Frederick that distills vodka, gin and whiskeys from 100% organic grains. Tours and tastings are available and bottles can be purchased from the tasting room. The distillery is family friendly, pet friendly and includes games and activities in addition to the tours and tastings.
Reviewed By 961gingerb - Patchogue, United States
Informative tour, not that long or boring! After you have a taste test of their products!! We sat at the bar and I have say Malissa was so nice and informative and so was everyone else!! They made you feel so welcomed!! Like you were one of them!! Best of luck to you guys! Very happy with this distillery!!!
5. Escape This Frederick
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
An escape room is a live action adventure game in which players enter a themed room and have to find clues and use elements of the room to solve a series of puzzles and riddles. You have just 60 minutes to complete the mission and escape the room.
Reviewed By 444malm
This was my first time at Escape This in Frederick, but I've done other escape rooms in the area. The group I was with have all done plenty of escape rooms and we can be pretty harsh judges of poorly designed rooms. Escape This was very impressive! The owner was super nice and chatted with us before and after we did the room in a way that made us really feel like he cared about his business. The room itself (Haunted) looked great, had really neat puzzle elements, good use of technology, and the game flowed really smoothly. Haunted is apparently one of the more challenging rooms, so we did have to use our hints to finish, but I never felt frustrated or confused. Some escape rooms add puzzles and locks that make no sense or end up becoming more frustrating than fun, but that never happened here. I look forward to coming back and trying the other rooms!
6. Clue IQ: An Escape Room Experience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 270 reviews
An immersive, engaging, and unique Escape Room experience. 60 minutes to find clues, solve puzzles, break codes, and unravel the mystery! We specialize in a unique story-driven immersive experience. This is not your standard escape room full of locks, you will be transported to a specific place, time, or event and taken on a thrilling adventure. Featuring state of the art technology and Hollywood style sets. This will be an experience quite unlike anything you have done before.
Reviewed By rmariner143
We had such a great time! Our host was super helpful and ensured our family had a fun experience. I highly recommend them!
7. C. Burr Artz Public Library
8. Hidden Hills Farm & Vineyard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
We envision our vineyard as the perfect complement to the spectacular rolling green hills of Frederick County, Maryland. Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard's mission is to produce notable wines of distinction. The varietals planted have been carefully selected, staying true to the micro-climate as well as the region. Our wines are crafted in small blocks, showcasing their best characteristics with a refined complexity. Each bottle conveys the care and precision of our winemaker who understands the nuances and strengths presented by each varietal. Wine Tastings by appointment, in the heart of Frederick County.
Reviewed By loveswineries
I absolutely loved this winery! Our group was there on Mothers Day and it was raining all day. I was worried about the seating indoors as this was our 1st visit to Hidden Hills winery and we brought a picnic lunch. Our experience far exceeded our expectations and everything seemed to be done 1st class from the decor to the wines. We all agreed this is our favorite Maryland winery.....we will definitely be back soon!
9. National Museum of Civil War Medicine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 451 reviews
The National Museum of Civil War Medicine is the premier center for the study and research of medical innovation during the American Civil War. Exhibits, programs lecture and research facilities look at innovations in science, medical logistics, medical organization, nursing, civilian medical relief and much more.
Reviewed By Tc7519 - Houston, United States
This is a fascinating museum. We planned an hour and went over quite a bit. Parking was easily found in the large parking garage behind the museum. Parking was only a few dollars for the 2hrs we were there. The staff was helpful and knowledgeable and the museum well laid out given the floor space. We’ve visited about 60% or more of the Civil War museums and battlefield parks in the US, I can say I definitely learned more about Civil War medical practices and procedures in this museum than I previously understood. The exhibits and displays will require you to read and engage to get the most out of it. I am quite sure we could go back and easily spend 2 more hours in this museum. On a side note, the museum gift shop had a well curated selection of Civil War medical history books at what was good pricing at the time of our visit. Well worth the visit if you any interest in the Civil War or medicine.
10. Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums provides visitors with the opportunity to explore life in 18th & 19th century America. The 1790s Manor House was the retirement home of Maryland's first elected goernor, Thomas Johnson. In addition to the Manor House which includes period exhibits and is Children's Museum the property features an ice house, log cabin, blacksmith shop, carriage collection, gardens and Farm Museum.
