Things To Do
Downtown Frederick
Downtown Frederick is a really charming historic town with a creek-side trail, cute shops, and great restaurants and bars. If you have time in the morning or between the ceremony and reception, take a stroll along Carroll Creek Park or grab a coffee at one of the local cafes.
Hiking
The Frederick area has some excellent hiking of varying lengths. Here are some of our favorites to try! -Annapolis Rock & Black Rock Cliff -Weverton Cliffs, Maryland Heights, and Loudon Heights (Harpers Ferry) -Cunningham Falls State Park -Wolf Rock and Chimney Rock (Catoctin Mountain Park) -Black Locust Trail (Gambrill State Park) -Sugarloaf Mountain -Maryland Heights
Frederick City Market
The farmers market is open 10am-1pm on Saturdays.
Breweries
Frederick has many tasty breweries, many right downtown. Here are a few of our favorites to explore: -Steinhardt Brewing Co -RAK Brewing Co -Idiom Brewnig Co -Olde Mother Brewing If you are opening to driving a bit, Harpers Ferry Brewing has excellent brews, views, and bites!
Tenth Ward Distilling Company
Fun, creative spirits and cocktails. We spent an excellent evening here with friends while wedding planning.
Civil War Landmarks
History buffs will love Frederick's Civil War connections. The town was a key crossroads during the conflict, with nearby landmarks like Antietam National Battlefield, Gettysburg National Military Park, Monocacy National Battlefield, and the Museum of Civil War Medicine, located right in downtown Frederick.