Frederick

Frederick is a charming city of approximately 80,000 people (2020) in Maryland. It is a major antique center with many shops, eateries, galleries and antique dealers.

Understand
Frederick is the county seat, largest city, and commercial and geographic center of Frederick County.

History
In colonial times, Frederick was on an important north–south Indian trail.

The town was founded around 1742 and was likely named after Frederick Calvert, the 6th and last Baron Baltimore.

By car
From Washington, D.C. and Montgomery County, take Interstate 270 north. Traffic is heavily congested southbound during morning rush hour and northbound during evening rush hour.

From Baltimore and points east, take Interstate 70 west.

From Hagerstown and points west, take Interstate 70 east.

From Gettysburg and points north, take U.S. Route 15 south.

By train
MARC provides commuter rail service to Frederick Monday through Friday on the Brunswick Line, which originates at Union Station in Washington DC. is located at 100 S East St. Also, from the MARC train station in Point of Rocks, there is a bus service to/from Frederick.

By plane


Baltimore-Washington International Airport, Washington National Airport , or Washington Dulles International Airport are the nearest large commercial airports. They are all within around an hour driving time of Frederick.

By bus
Route 515 provides service between Frederick and the Shady Grove Metrorail Station, whereby connections can be made from Washington, DC. The bus operates only during rush hour and costs $3.50.

Greyhound operates service to/from Baltimore for $11 if purchased online in advance.

By car
A car is the easiest way to get around Frederick. There are public parking garages and street parking in the historic downtown area.

By bus
TransIT operates bus services within Frederick. Buses operate between 6AM and 9PM and cost $1.50.

By rideshare
Uber is a popular method of transport in Frederick for those without a car.

See



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Parks




Buy
Frederick is known for a high concentration of antique stores. The majority are in the historic parts of the city along Patrick St, East St, and along Carroll Creek. There are also a variety of small shops along Market St.

Budget


Fast food and national chain restaurants are located to the west along Route 40, known as "the golden mile", and south along Route 85 and South Market Street. Smaller, local restaurants are located mainly along Market street in the center of the historic part of town.

Go next

 * Brunswick
 * Gettysburg
 * Sharpsburg is the site of the Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest one day battle in American history
 * Harpers Ferry