Hotels in Frederick, MD

Situated in western Maryland, Frederick is a bustling historic city dotted with greenery and picturesque brownstones, Civil War sites, plus an impressive 40-block historic district full of churches and a stunning river canal that cuts through the city with fine dining, shops, cafes, and more lining its sides. While staying at the top Frederick hotels, you’ll get the chance to tour the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, with immersive exhibits on battlefield medical care, plus the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum set in a 1750s German colonial house with a heritage garden. And if traveling with kids, plan a family fun day from the Rose Hill Manor Park and Museums, which includes a manor house, a log cabin, and a children’s museum. For a nice nature-filled afternoon, head northwest of the city to Gambrill State Park to enjoy beautiful mountain trails and scenic overlooks. With its striking mountain views and gorgeous skyline of spires, Frederick is one East Coast city you don’t want to skip.

For a lively evening just outside hotels in Frederick, make a visit to the 1,143-seat Weinberg Center for the Arts. This theater offers accessible and affordable arts and cultural events for the region and hosts various showings of music, theater, films, studio screenings, visual arts, and other events all year long. With excellent acoustics, you’ll enjoy watching a concert or theatrical performance from this beautiful, well-kept center during your stay. Plus, with delicious restaurants and lively cocktail bars just steps away, you’re in for a great evening out on the town when you make a stop at the Weinberg Center.

One place worth visiting while exploring this historic city just outside Frederick hotels is the Monocacy National Battlefield. As the site of the Battle of Monocacy in the American Civil War, soldiers fought from this riverside field during "The Battle That Saved Washington," on July 9, 1864. It ended up being one of the last battles the Confederates carried out in Union territory, and left a lasting mark on the Civil War. Straddling the Monocacy River southeast of the city, this site offers a wonderful visitor center and excellent hiking trails and hosts special events throughout the year.

Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Frederick, you’ll find the beautiful Baker Park, a 58-acre green space complete with biking and walking paths that snake alongside Carrol Creek. Spend the afternoon in nature and enjoy the many offerings from Baker, including picnic areas with grills, baseball fields, a covered footbridge, a clock tower, several playgrounds, tennis courts, grass fields, plus a bandshell, a carillon, and much more. Drink in the views of the picturesque pond from this family-friendly park and get your steps in from the park’s dog-friendly walking trails.

Have a blast exploring Frederick, and don’t forget to check out our other hotels in Baltimore and Salisbury.