Frederick, Maryland
Frederick is a city of 83,395 people in Frederick County, Maryland, founded in 1745.
Why visit Frederick
Townapedia lists 68 museums and landmarks, 68 parks and trails, 218 places to eat, 22 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Crum Road Bridge, Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, National Museum of Civil War Medicine and Arcadia.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Frederick
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About Frederick
Frederick is a city in and the county seat of Frederick County, Maryland, United States. Frederick's population was 78,171 people as of the 2020 census, making it the second-largest incorporated city in Maryland behind Baltimore. It is a part of the Washington metropolitan area and the greater Washington–Baltimore combined statistical area.
From the Wikipedia article Frederick, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
Crum Road Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.5 mi
Dinner theater and children's theater in Frederick, Maryland
Monocacy River bridge and viaduct
Bridge · 2.1 mi
Bridge in Frederick County, Maryland
Tuscarora Creek (Monocacy River) bridge
Bridge · 2.0 mi
Bridge in Frederick County, Maryland
Weinberg Center for the Arts
Cinema and theater · 1.7 mi
Arts center, theater and movie theater in Frederick, Maryland, United States
The Weinberg Center for the Arts
Cinema and theater · 1.7 mi
20 West Patrick Street
Warehouse Cinemas
Cinema and theater · 2.6 mi
1301 West Patrick Street, Frederick
Museums and landmarks68
National Museum of Civil War Medicine
Museum · 1.7 mi
History museum in Frederick, Maryland
48 East Patrick Street
Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Arcadia
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
House in Frederick County, Maryland
Biggs Ford Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Archaeological site in Frederick County, United States of America
Edgewood
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic home located at Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Frederick Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Drill hall in Frederick, United States of America
Frederick Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Gambrill House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Historic mansion at Monocacy National Battlefield, Maryland, United States
George Markell Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
George Widrick House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Guilford
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Harris Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Hessian Barracks
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic barracks building in Frederick, Maryland, United States
56 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds68
56 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes218
Bellisario's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich · 0.9 mi
934 East Street, Frederick
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:30; Su off
Black Hog BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.9 mi
118 South Market Street, Frederick
Mo,We-Th 11:00-21:00; Tu off; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Brewer's Alley
Bar and pub · 1.6 mi
Brewpub and restaurant serving great beers & wonderful meals.
124 North Market Street, Frederick
Mo,We-Th 11:00-23:30; Tu,Fr-Sa 11:00-25:00; Su 10:00-23:30
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 1.1 mi
210 Shorebird Street, Frederick
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-25:00
Cacique
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.6 mi
26 North Market Street, Frederick
Mo-Th,Su 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00
Cafe 611 Restaurant
Restaurant · 1.2 mi
Restaurant, night club, and venue
611 North Market Street, Frederick
Mo-Tu,Su off; We-Th 15:00-19:30; Fr-Sa 15:00-25:00
California Tortilla
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.6 mi
1700 Kingfisher Drive
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Coal Fire Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 1.0 mi
7820 Wormans Mill Road, Frederick
Su-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00
Crabapples Delicatessen
Cafe · Sandwich · 1.7 mi
101 West Patrick Street
Mo-Fr 07:30-16:00; Sa 08:30-15:30
206 more on the map.
Where to stay22
Churches and places of worship48
Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.6 mi
112 East 2nd Street, Frederick
Saint Katherine Drexel Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.1 mi
8428 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick
Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 0.9 mi
920 West 7th Street, Frederick
Shopping54
Gas and EV charging42
Schools, colleges and libraries87
Frederick County Public Schools Career and Technology Center
School · 0.9 mi
7922 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick
Healthcare14
Passport Health Frederick Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
3 College Avenue, Frederick
Map of Frederick
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 26°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 28°F | 3.0 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 36°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 45°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 63°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 3.9 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 66°F | 2.9 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 59°F | 5.8 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 47°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 38°F | 2.7 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 31°F | 4.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Frederick Police Brks (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Frederick County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-06-25: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Ballenger Creek 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Damascus 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Clarksburg 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Germantown 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Flower Hill 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Eldersburg 25 mi east, about 40 min by car
- Aspen Hill 30 mi southeast, about 48 min by car
- Cloverly 32 mi southeast, about 52 min by car
- Ellicott City 33 mi east, about 53 min by car
- Columbia 34 mi southeast, about 54 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Frederick City Hall Aerial, Matthew Binebrink, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mi Rancho Grande Frederick MD 01, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- My Thai Restaurant Frederick MD 02, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mi Rancho Grande Frederick MD 02, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mi Rancho Grande Frederick MD 03, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- My Thai Restaurant Frederick MD 03, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mi Rancho Grande Frederick MD 04, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- My Thai Restaurant Frederick MD 01, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-08-05 10 21 14 View south along U.S. Route 15 (Frederick Freeway) at Exit 16 (Motter Avenue) in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-08-17 15 54 42 View north along U.S. Route 15 (Frederick Freeway) from the overpass for Motter Avenue in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-08-17 15 52 57 View south along U.S. Route 15 (Frederick Freeway) from the overpass for Motter Avenue in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-08-05 09 02 02 View north along U.S. Route 15 (Frederick Freeway) at Exit 16 (Motter Avenue) in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greek Aroma Frederick MD 02, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greek Aroma Frederick MD 04, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greek Aroma Frederick MD 03, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greek Aroma Frederick MD 01, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kol Ami of Frederick 10, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kol Ami of Frederick 13, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kol Ami of Frederick 02, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kol Ami of Frederick 04, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kol Ami of Frederick 06, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kol Ami of Frederick 07, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kol Ami of Frederick 12, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kol Ami of Frederick 01, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kol Ami of Frederick 11, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kol Ami of Frederick 03, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kol Ami of Frederick 09, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kol Ami of Frederick 05, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kol Ami of Frederick 08, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- National Museum of Civil War Medicine entrance, Harej, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alumnae Hall Hood College MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rose Hill Manor MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1953 Nash Rambler Country Club two-door hardtop in green at Rose Hill 2025 show 01of12, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia., CC BY 4.0
- 1953 Nash Rambler Country Club two-door hardtop in green at Rose Hill 2025 show 02of12, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia., CC BY 4.0
- 1953 Nash Rambler Country Club two-door hardtop in green at Rose Hill 2025 show 04of12, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia., CC BY 4.0
- 1953 Nash Rambler Country Club two-door hardtop in green at Rose Hill 2025 show 07of12, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia., CC BY 4.0
- 1953 Nash Rambler Country Club two-door hardtop in green at Rose Hill 2025 show 09of12, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia., CC BY 4.0
- 1953 Nash Rambler Country Club two-door hardtop in green at Rose Hill 2025 show 12of12, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia., CC BY 4.0
- 1953 Nash Rambler Country Club two-door hardtop in green at Rose Hill 2025 show 06of12, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia., CC BY 4.0
- 1953 Nash Rambler Country Club two-door hardtop in green at Rose Hill 2025 show 05of12, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia., CC BY 4.0
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