Things to do in Frederick
Brunswick Railroad Museum
Features huge, interactive HO scale model railroad depicting B&O passenger line from Union Station, DC to Brunswick Freight Classification Yards. Railroad equipment and memorabilia, social history exhibits, photographs, Victorian costumes, furnishings, toy, baseball, and medical history. C&O Canal Visitor Center and Pete Harpers Children's Hands-On Activity Room located on main floor. Call (301) 834-7100 for more information.
40 West Potomac St., Brunswick, MD 21701
Historic Downtown Frederick
Frederick is home to more than 100 exciting and diverse specialty shops and art galleries, some 200 antique dealers all within walking distance, and 30 restaurants with menus that span the globe. The historic district bustles with activity seven days a week and offers evening entertainment at three performance venues, as well as live music in numerous restaurants. Time your visit to coincide with one of the many special events produced here on more than 30 weekends throughout the year. Call (301) 288-2888 for more information.
Monocacy National Battlefield
In the summer of 1864, General Jubal Early led Confederate forces towards Washington, D.C. and threatened to capture the capital city. On July 9, Union troops under General Lew Wallace met Early's forces here at Monocacy. top at the visitor center for directions to the Worthington Farm Trail, Thomas Farm Trail and Gambrill Mill Trail and pick up a map for the Auto Tour of the battlefield area with directions to the five monuments. The exhibit area located in Gambrill Mill visitor center includes an electric map orientation program, historical artifacts and interpretive displays of the battle. Call (301) 662-3515 for more information.
4801 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21701
National Museum of Civil War Medicine
Telling the medical story of the Civil War. The care and healing, courage and devotion of caregivers and patients on both sides of the War. Exhibits, educational tours, special events, membership, annual conference, and museum store Call (301) 695-1864 for more information.
48 E. Patrick St., Frederick, MD 21701
Rose Hill Manor Park/The Children's & Farm Museum
This living history museum specializes in early American life; historic tours and events designed for children of all ages. Call (301) 694-1650 for more information.
1611 North Market St., Frederick, MD 21701