Location: Frederick
Top Things to do in Frederick
What to do and see in Frederick, Maryland (MD): The Best Things to do Good for Kids
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
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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. Community Bridge Mural
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5.0 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By anthonysW7460KC - Germantown, United States
Many lovely artsy bridges and especuially check out the iron bridge, beautiful wrought iron craftwork, about a quarter mile east of Market st entrance.
3. Surelocked In Escape Games
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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. Clue IQ: An Escape Room Experience
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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!
5. Tree Trekkers
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5.0 based on 151 reviews
Tree Trekkers is an outdoor aerial adventure and zipline park located on 30 acres of protected forest. We provide outdoor recreation for the whole family. Also, offering special rates for school groups, sports teams, corporate picnics, church groups, company outings, family reunions, and fundraisers. There are two main areas of the park. The Timber Trek course is the main area featuring 14 different courses ranging in difficulty from beginner to expert. Climbers make their way through walking bridges, ropes, tunnels, balance beams, nets, ziplines and more. The Wander Web is a self-enclosed 2 story structure designed for younger climbers, birthday parties, and groups. Our facility is all outdoors and socially distant.
6. Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums
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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.
7. Monocacy National Battlefield
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4.5 based on 349 reviews
This key Civil War battlefield marked the last push north by Confederates in 1864. Although it's seen as a confederate victory, this advance on Washington, D.C. was brought to a hault by the forces led by Major General Lew Wallace, U.S. Army.
Reviewed By Levannah - Hendersonville, United States
The Monocacy National Battlefield naturally does not receive the traffic that sites such as Gettysburg and Antietum receive, but the 90 minutes we spent at the site were interesting, informative and very worthwhile. The small museum on the second floor of the visitor center is exceptionally well done and added to my education of the civil war. Staff are very welcoming and helpful. Well worth a visit for anyone who is interesting in local and civil war history. Recommended!
8. The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center
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4.5 based on 40 reviews
Over fifty exhibitions are shown at the Delaplaine each year in eight different galleries. “We strive to maintain a balance between the familiar and the avant-garde, the local and the regional, and the professional and the amateur artist,” explained Manager of Exhibits Diane Sibbison. The center provides the Frederick region with educational opportunities and experiences in the visual arts through classes, exhibits, and programs and it does so with enthusiasm and a creative flare.
Reviewed By Oceanfriend9 - Frederick, United States
Located in the beautiful historic town of Frederick, on a rambling walkway along Carroll Creek, the visual arts center has multiple galleries and art studios. There’s also a good art library and a gift shop full of well done local art by artisans and artists. Always worth a visit- the exhibits change monthly.
9. Summers Farm
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4.5 based on 51 reviews
19th Annual Fall Harvest Festival at Summers Farm - September 26-November 1 For homegrown fun and farm fresh adventures, visit Summers Farm in Frederick, Maryland this Fall from September 26-November 1. Attractions include a 12 acre themed cornfield maze, hayrides, pig races, jumping pillows, barnyard animals, apple blaster cannons, giant slides, pick-your-own pumpkins, and more! The fun extends at nightfall; bring your flashlights for the moonlit cornfield maze, and don't forget to reserve a campfire site early!
Reviewed By cynthiahlopez - Washington DC, United States
It had become tradition for my family to visit Butler's Orchard, but then we heard from colleagues about this place. A bit of a drive for us, but on a nice weekend morning, here we drove for the fall festival. Here is what I loved about Summers Farm: *Takes Credit Card (and you can pre-purchase/order your tickets online) *lots of different Animals, a Pig Race, and even good you can purchase to feed the goats *Plenty of space so you don't feel claustrophobic when a million other families come. *Lots of activities, especially fun for my 3-year old. They built a brand new playground/climbing set that is great for older kids (like 5-9) *Lots of little photo ops sign areas *Scavenger hunt for kids 12 & under, where you can win a prize, on top of all the activities there *Bonfire pit rentals anyone?! *Friendly Staff *3 food stations *Plenty of clean Porta Potty's *No parking fee Loved Summers Farm Fall Festival - they keep their website up to date - Plus!! We will definitely be back, thank you!
10. Roads and Rails Museum
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4.5 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By BOBM557
Wow! Wow! Wow! This is one of the world’s largest model train layouts. In an area of 35 ft x 100 ft are rivers, mountain RANGES, towns, a castle and lots of trains artfully presented that kids and all ages will enjoy. I’ve seen lots of train layouts and this is by far the best!
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