A "Few" of our Favorites
Food Scene
Great micro-brew pub with American fare, with indoor and outdoor seating (a local favorite). They have live entertainment several times a week and great happy hour prices on beer.
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Brewer's Alley
124 N Market StGreat micro-brew pub with American fare, with indoor and outdoor seating (a local favorite). They have live entertainment several times a week and great happy hour prices on beer.
Great farm-to-fork food and the most entertaining wine descriptions ever (when you get their wine flights, which we highly recommend!)
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
the Wine Kitchen on the Creek
50 Carroll Creek WayGreat farm-to-fork food and the most entertaining wine descriptions ever (when you get their wine flights, which we highly recommend!)
Best Thai food we've had in years. Great service. Just 1 block away from our location.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sumittra Thai Cuisine
12 E Patrick StBest Thai food we've had in years. Great service. Just 1 block away from our location.
Fresh, great-tasting sushi and other Asian fare. Cozy atmosphere. Ask for a window booth for a great view of Patrick St.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lazy fish
10 E Patrick StFresh, great-tasting sushi and other Asian fare. Cozy atmosphere. Ask for a window booth for a great view of Patrick St.
Great, locally-made bagels. Breakfast and lunch deli sandwiches. Fresh-made soups. A local favorite. 1/2 a block away. Say "Hi" to Rich and tell him Glen & Julia sent you.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beans & Bagels
49 E Patrick StGreat, locally-made bagels. Breakfast and lunch deli sandwiches. Fresh-made soups. A local favorite. 1/2 a block away. Say "Hi" to Rich and tell him Glen & Julia sent you.
Great service. "Foodie" food in a great atmosphere. Great brunch on weekends.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hootch and Banter
49 S Market StGreat service. "Foodie" food in a great atmosphere. Great brunch on weekends.
Locally-sourced, globally-inspired stir-fries, fresh salads with homemade dressings, soups, sandwiches and delightful desserts, all served in cozy surroundings. Daily homemade soups. Many vegetarian & vegan options.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Orchard Restaurant
45 N Market StLocally-sourced, globally-inspired stir-fries, fresh salads with homemade dressings, soups, sandwiches and delightful desserts, all served in cozy surroundings. Daily homemade soups. Many vegetarian & vegan options.
Relaxed Spanish eatery offering tapas & an extensive wine list in a brick-&-wood dining room. Try the Esparragos Fritos.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Isabella's Taverna & Tapas Bar
44 N Market StRelaxed Spanish eatery offering tapas & an extensive wine list in a brick-&-wood dining room. Try the Esparragos Fritos.
From ramen to izakaya to a tapas, creative food full of flavor, and a perfect combination of original Japanese dishes and Western Style. Vegetarians – veggie ramen (so good). Omnivores: Try the red curry ramen.
Tsunami
20 N Market StFrom ramen to izakaya to a tapas, creative food full of flavor, and a perfect combination of original Japanese dishes and Western Style. Vegetarians – veggie ramen (so good). Omnivores: Try the red curry ramen.
A small touch of Italy in downtown Frederick - a petite Italian market/deli and café serving a selection of subs, panini, salads, Italian gelato and sorbetto, and Lavazza espresso.
Grab sandwiches and chips and head to Baker Park for a picnic. Also, gelato!
Juliet's Italian Market and Café
9 E Church StA small touch of Italy in downtown Frederick - a petite Italian market/deli and café serving a selection of subs, panini, salads, Italian gelato and sorbetto, and Lavazza espresso.
Grab sandwiches and chips and head to Baker Park for a picnic. Also, gelato!
Specialty food and gift shop with artisan cheeses, freshly baked breads, carefully-selected wines and craft beer, sweet treats, snacks, and custom-made fresh salads and sandwiches. Get treats to bring back to the room.
Firestone's Market on Market
113 N Market StSpecialty food and gift shop with artisan cheeses, freshly baked breads, carefully-selected wines and craft beer, sweet treats, snacks, and custom-made fresh salads and sandwiches. Get treats to bring back to the room.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cafe Nola is also a great restaurant, but we're listing them as a bar becuase they have a great late night scene with live music and DJ's on weekends. They also have good breakfast fare.
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Nola
4 E Patrick StCafe Nola is also a great restaurant, but we're listing them as a bar becuase they have a great late night scene with live music and DJ's on weekends. They also have good breakfast fare.
Great rotating selection of beer. Bluegrass music every Monday and "Pourhouse Trivia" every Tuesday. 2 blocks away.
Smoketown Creekside
400 Sagner AveGreat rotating selection of beer. Bluegrass music every Monday and "Pourhouse Trivia" every Tuesday. 2 blocks away.
Great outdoor seating. A diverse selection of micro-brews. 2 blocks away.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Idiom Brewing Co.
340 E Patrick StGreat outdoor seating. A diverse selection of micro-brews. 2 blocks away.
Amazingly good drinks made with local, organic, fresh ingredients and McClintock Distilling's award-winning spirits. Plus, they operate sustainably. Our current favorite place to go for an evening drink. So good and just half a block away.
McClintock's Back Bar
Amazingly good drinks made with local, organic, fresh ingredients and McClintock Distilling's award-winning spirits. Plus, they operate sustainably. Our current favorite place to go for an evening drink. So good and just half a block away.
Arts & Culture
Live performances and movies just 2 1/2 blocks away. Historic art deco building.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Weinberg Center for the Arts
20 W Patrick StLive performances and movies just 2 1/2 blocks away. Historic art deco building.
Great art exhibits, within easy walking distance.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Delaplaine Arts Center
40 S Carroll StGreat art exhibits, within easy walking distance.
Year-round events in an open-sky historic building, damaged, and restored to house art, music, dance, and more. 1 block away. Check their website for their schedule.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sky Stage Frederick MD
59 S Carroll StYear-round events in an open-sky historic building, damaged, and restored to house art, music, dance, and more. 1 block away. Check their website for their schedule.
An artist-owned gallery that features high-quality, original art (for sale) in exhibitions by its members.
TAG/The Artists Gallery
501 N Market StAn artist-owned gallery that features high-quality, original art (for sale) in exhibitions by its members.
The museum at this historic site is one of our favorites, skillfully and creatively telling the story of the Civil War battle that took place at this location.
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Monocacy National Battlefield
5201 Urbana PikeThe museum at this historic site is one of our favorites, skillfully and creatively telling the story of the Civil War battle that took place at this location.
Parks & Nature
Just 2 blocks away. Perfect for a quiet stroll, a jog, or hanging out. Bring a picnic basket prepared by LOVE: Lebherz Oil & Vinegar Emporium and relax.
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Baker Park
Just 2 blocks away. Perfect for a quiet stroll, a jog, or hanging out. Bring a picnic basket prepared by LOVE: Lebherz Oil & Vinegar Emporium and relax.
This flood-control project beautifully designed as a walking park along Carroll Creek is always good for a stroll.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Linear Carroll Creek
Carroll Creek Linear ParkThis flood-control project beautifully designed as a walking park along Carroll Creek is always good for a stroll.
Part of the forested Catoctin Mountain ridge that forms the northeastern rampart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, in the Appalachian Mountains System. Lots of hiking trails just 30 minutes away.
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Catoctin Mountain Park
14707 Park Central RdPart of the forested Catoctin Mountain ridge that forms the northeastern rampart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, in the Appalachian Mountains System. Lots of hiking trails just 30 minutes away.
Gambrill State Park is a beautiful mountain park, located on the ridge of the Catoctin Mountains in Frederick County. 16 miles of trails.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal Gambrill
8602 Gambrill Park RdGambrill State Park is a beautiful mountain park, located on the ridge of the Catoctin Mountains in Frederick County. 16 miles of trails.
Shopping
Great selection of fresh olive oil and vinegar. Highly recommend stopping in to sample and maybe grabbing some to take home (or they can ship). They also offer a "Taste of 200 Basket" that serves two & includes selections from local shops
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lebherz Oil & Vinegar Emporium
214 N Market StGreat selection of fresh olive oil and vinegar. Highly recommend stopping in to sample and maybe grabbing some to take home (or they can ship). They also offer a "Taste of 200 Basket" that serves two & includes selections from local shops
An independent, woman-owned shop featuring all handmade, American-made gifts (many from Frederick). So many cute things, you're bound to find something you love.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Muse
19 N Market StAn independent, woman-owned shop featuring all handmade, American-made gifts (many from Frederick). So many cute things, you're bound to find something you love.
Curious Iguana
12 N Market StLocal neighborhood bookshop with friendly, knowledgable staff, and a great vibe.
All human-powered toys. A happy place to spark creative play and imagination. So fun. 1 block away.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dancing Bear Toys and Gifts
15 E Patrick StAll human-powered toys. A happy place to spark creative play and imagination. So fun. 1 block away.
Parking
Covered, secure parking from the City of Frederick. 125 E All Saints St,
East All Saints Street Parking Garage
Covered, secure parking from the City of Frederick. 125 E All Saints St,
Treats
Two high school age brothers (yes – high school) who opened a tiny ice cream shop about 100 feet from our location. They serve Taharka Brothers ice cream, ranked Best Ice Cream in Baltimore in 2022 by both Baltimore Magazine and The Baltimore Sun.
OUR TIP: “Scoops are very large. You can get two flavors in one scoop. We recommend Roasted Strawberry + Chocolate Love.
Hoffman Brothers Ice Cream
Two high school age brothers (yes – high school) who opened a tiny ice cream shop about 100 feet from our location. They serve Taharka Brothers ice cream, ranked Best Ice Cream in Baltimore in 2022 by both Baltimore Magazine and The Baltimore Sun.
OUR TIP: “Scoops are very large. You can get two flavors in one scoop. We recommend Roasted Strawberry + Chocolate Love.
Ice cream from local South Mountain Creamery (including vegan options), vegan hot dogs, and an insane and eclectic selection of candy and soft drinks. Plus they operate sustainably. What's not to love?
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
North Market Pop Shop
241 N Market StIce cream from local South Mountain Creamery (including vegan options), vegan hot dogs, and an insane and eclectic selection of candy and soft drinks. Plus they operate sustainably. What's not to love?
Our vote for the best chocolate shop in town, so good they have provided chocolates for the White House! Plus, they're in the cutest little micro-shop.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoe's Chocolate Shoppe
121 N Market StOur vote for the best chocolate shop in town, so good they have provided chocolates for the White House! Plus, they're in the cutest little micro-shop.
Best pastries in town. Go early. They open at 8 am (Thursday - Sunday) and almost always sell out before their 2 pm closing time.
Bakehouse
69 S Market StBest pastries in town. Go early. They open at 8 am (Thursday - Sunday) and almost always sell out before their 2 pm closing time.
Bread, rolls, cakes, cookies, and more, all bakery-fresh! Our favorite place to grab a loaf (or two) and some scones.
Stone Hearth Bakery
138 N East StBread, rolls, cakes, cookies, and more, all bakery-fresh! Our favorite place to grab a loaf (or two) and some scones.