OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE • FREDERICK CITY & COUNTY, MARYLAND • visitfrederick.org BANQUET ROOMS AVAILABLE. FIND US ON OWNED AND OPERATED BY FOUNTAIN ROCK RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT. GREAT PLACES TO DINE IN DOWNTOWN FREDERICK 5 129 N. Market Street, Frederick 301-694-3015 | bellafrederick.com Located in the heart of downtown, Bella Trattoria features authentic, Northern Italian Cuisine. Our menu offers original, classically prepared, traditional recipes from the Emilia-Romagna Region of Italy! We utilize the highest quality, seasonally fresh ingredients served family style in a comfortable, home-like setting. 221B N. East Street, Frederick 301-378-9536 | pistarro.com Pistarro’s is the place to gather with close friends and family and share a slice of perfectly crisp, charred crust Neapolitan wood-fired pizza. The contemporary bar plays host to happy hour Monday–Friday from 3:30–6:30pm. Enjoy outdoor dining on our patio or book your next event in our private dining area. Free parking available. BREWER’S ALLEY 44 N. Market Street, Frederick ISABELLA’S 301-698-8922 | isabellas-tavern.com Bringing an authentic Spanish taverna and tapas experience with high praise from the locals, Isabella’s is located in one of Frederick’s finest examples of brownstone architecture. Cozy up to the fireplace or bar for a killer cocktail or glass of wine from the exclusive selection. Voted Frederick’s Best Ethnic Restaurant. BELLA TRATTORIA 6 N. East Street, Frederick 240-651-5155 | aysemeze.com Ayse’s small-plate style Greek, Turkish, and Lebanese cuisine is abundant in flavor. Housed in the Everedy Bottling Factory warehouse, Ayse is a favorite for both lunch and dinner and brunch is on a whole other level. Accommodating private and corporate events of up to 200 guests, the beautiful patio makes for a unique wedding venue. Voted one of Washingtonian’s Top 100 restaurants. Free parking available. PISTARRO’S 124 N. Market Street, Frederick 301-631-0089 | brewers-alley.com AYSE MEZE LOUNGE With its long rich history of beer making on the premise and the newly added rooftop bar, Brewer’s Alley is leading the culinary experience in downtown Frederick. Pair the Fish of the day with a pint of Kolsch. It’s delicate hop aromas will make you very happy. Ample deck parking available. C3 2019 OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE Brewer’s Alley and Isabella’s are Gluten free options available at all restaurants. VISITFREDERICK.ORG 01 PRESENTS A YEAR OF EVENTS 2019 BEYOND THE GARDEN FREDERICK’S 4TH – HOLIDAYS IN HISTORIC GATES GARDEN TOUR AN INDEPENDENCE DAY FREDERICK May 18 & 19 CELEBRATION HOLIDAY ART July 4 COMPETITION December 4 SUMMER CONCERT SCENTS & SWEETS COMPETITION AND SERIES FREDERICK WINE AUCTION Sunday Evenings December 5 June, July & August FESTIVAL August 3 NEW DATE CANDLELIGHT HOUSE TOUR December 7 & 8 SUMMERFEST FAMILY KRIS KRINGLE PROCESSION IN THE STREET December 13 THEATRE September 14 Thursday Mornings FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS December 20 June, July & August Celebrate Frederick 301-600-CITY (2489) @CelebrateFred CelebrateFrederick.com @celebratefrederick C3 2019 OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE # celebratefrederickVISITFREDERICK.ORG 01 02 2019 OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE VISITFREDERICK.ORG 03 EAT & DRINK 42 Savor cutting-edge cuisine for every palate. Sip and sample beer, wine, and spirits in unique tasting rooms. ON THE COVER Part of a flood-control project started in the 1980s, 10 this outdoor oasis features picturesque walkways, seasonally blooming water With so much to see and do, you might wonder where lilies, pedestrian bridges, and to start. These are the 8 things that every Frederick stunning public art. visitor should experience. Photo by C. Kurt Holter 20 HISTORY 50 SHOPPING EXPLORE Bring centuries of American Shop 'til you drop and take home history to life. great finds. 04 Visitor Center & Self-Guided Tours 26 PARKS & OUTDOORS 62 ACCOMMODATIONS 08 Getting Here Take a break and become one with Our doors are always open for the great outdoors. your comfortable stay. 16 Events Snapshot 30 FAMILY FUN 68 GROUP GATHERINGS 39 County Map Fun activities for the young and Put together the perfect occasion. the young at heart. 40 Downtown Frederick & Map 72 SERVICES 34 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Our business workforce is 63 Hotel Map Take in a show or stroll through equipped to assist you. art galleries. 02 2019 OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE VISITFREDERICK.ORG 03 Frederick Visitor Center HELP YOU Begin your journey at the Frederick Visitor Center in Downtown Frederick. VISIT US: 151 S. East Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701 CONTACT US: 301-600-4047 • 800-999-3613 visitfrederick.org • #visitfrederick HOURS: Open 9AM–5:30PM Daily Closed New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Frederick Visitor Center staff can help to customize your visit by offering area information, maps & directions, and suggested itineraries. ILLUSTRATIVE EXHIBITS, PARKING: A MULTI-SCREEN FILM, 3 hours of free garage parking at the E. All Saints Street AND A GIFT SHOP ARE Parking Garage with validation for visitors from outside ALL HOUSED IN THIS Frederick County. 45 minutes of free parking is available adjacent to the Visitor Center. BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED Easily accessible in Downtown Frederick from I-70, HISTORIC BUILDING U.S. 15, and I-270. 04 2019 OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE VISITFREDERICK.ORG 05 COVERED BRIDGES of Frederick County, Maryland 151 S. EAST STREET | FREDERICK, MARYLAND 21701 301-600-4047 or 800-999-3613 | visitfrederick.org DOWNTOWN FREDERICK, MARYLAND DRIVING TOURS WALKING TOURS Take in two centuries of Explore the heart of the history from churches to industrial city on a Downtown Frederick sites in Downtown Frederick and Walking Tour, a 2.5 mile walk past around the County on the African historical sites, works of public art, American Heritage Sites Tour. and museums. Dive deeper into the Travel through three historic art scene on the 2 mile Public Art structures on the Covered Bridges Trail, which highlights Downtown of Frederick County Tour. This is Frederick’s outdoor gallery of diverse also a great tour to take by bicycle! work. Discover the rich beauty and heritage in the valley on one of six BICYCLE TOURS Middletown Heritage Tours. Choose from four Heritage Bicycle Tours that PICK UP YOUR COPY OF traverse the County offering scenic ANY TOUR BROCHURE AT THE countryside views. Discover the City Frederick Visitor Center of Frederick’s storied past on the 10 mile Frederick History Bicycle Loop. 04 2019 OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE VISITFREDERICK.ORG 05 SHOPPING DINING Charming Charlie Chipotle Mexican Grill Chico’s IHOP Comfort One Shoes Kulfi Ice Cream Francesca’s & Italian Ice Gymboree Matsutake Steak J. Jill & Sushi Jos. A. Bank McDonald’s LOFT Mediterranean Grill MOM’s MOD Pizza Organic Market Noodles & Company Oil & Vinegar Panda Express Plow & Hearth Romano’s Macaroni Pure Barre Grill Soma Intimates Starbucks White House T.G.I. Friday’s Black Market Wildberries Bakery, Juice Bar & Cafe SERVICES Lenscrafters ENTERTAINMENT Medifast Weight Regal Westview WHERE YOU WANT TO Control Centers Cinemas Stadium 16 Nail Trix & IMAX NUVO Salon & Spa Champion Billiards PNC Bank & Sports Cafe Slim Life Health & Wellness The UPS Store SHOP DINE Verizon Wireless SHOPS • HEALTH & BEAUTY • RESTAURANTS& • ENTERTAINMENT • SERVICES Located at Buckeystown Pike & Crestwood Boulevard in Frederick Exit 31B off I-270 • www.ShopWestview.com @WESTVIEWPROMENADE 06 2019 OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE VISITFREDERICK.ORG 07 EXPERIENCE THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE FIRST AMERICAN-BORN SAINT Over two hundred years ago, Elizabeth Ann Seton was a bankrupt widow with five children to raise. Discover how she overcame challenges and went on to eventually become the first American-born saint at the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. Visit our site and see the two historic homes where she lived and worked, plus the Basilica where her remains are entombed. We welcome everyone! Group tours are available. - Open daily. Please check setonshrine.org for current hours. - Guided tours of her historic homes, grounds and Basilica held year-round. Civil War Sisters Tour on Saturdays June through August. Check website for current dates and times. - Free admission to museum and 12-minute film about Elizabeth Ann Seton’s life. - 2018 TripAdvisor© Certificate of Excellence. 339 S. Seton Ave. Emmitsburg, MD 21727 301.447.6606 setonshrine.org 06 2019 OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE VISITFREDERICK.ORG 07 NO MATTER YOUR MODE OF TRANSPORTATION, ALL ROUTES LEAD TO FREDERICK COUNTY. Less than an hour from Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Frederick County is easily accessible. FLY Commercial: Baltimore/Washington Int. Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) General Aviation: Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK) DRIVE I-70, I-270, U.S. 15, U.S. 40, U.S. 40A, U.S. 340 RIDE Greyhound Bus Lines, MARC train service, Uber, Lyft, taxi, and shuttle service 08 2019 OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE VISITFREDERICK.ORG 09 I’M HERE, NOW WHAT? PARKING IN DOWNTOWN FREDERICK Parking meters are in effect Mon–Sat 9am–5pm. Pay with change or using the Park Mobile app. Parking garages are available: • 17 E. Church Street • 44 E. Patrick Street • 2 S. Court Street Voted Frederick’s Best Wedding Venue • 138 W. Patrick Street • 125 E. All Saints Street* * 3 hours of free garage parking with validation for visitors from outside Frederick County is available at the Frederick Visitor Center. parkfrederick.org GETTING AROUND FREDERICK TRANSIT BUSES Routes cover Frederick County with frequent stops. UBER AND LYFT Ride sharing services are available throughout Frederick County. D.C. METRO SYSTEM Frederick is less than 30 miles from the Shady Grove Metro Station, with service directly into Washington, D.C. MARC TRAIN Trains run from Brunswick, Point of Rocks, and Frederick to Washington, D.C. VISIT MARYLAND’S ONLY Mon–Fri mornings, and return from Washington, D.C. WINERY, DISTILLERY & BREWERY Mon–Fri evenings. Live Music - Food - Special Events FINDING INFORMATION Weddings & Event Venue for 300 Seated Guests FREDERICK VISITOR CENTER Plan a weekend getaway at our Country Inn featuring 151 S.