Relax in Downtown Frederick’s serene waterfront park, which was designed as an urban renewal project that would save the city from possible flooding.

Visit a Civil War battleground that commemorates the “battle that saved Washington D.C.” and see the exhibits or take a self-guided walking tour.

Breathe fresh air, go for a stroll or play ball at this city park, which regularly hosts concerts and events in a charming garden setting.

One of Frederick’s oldest and grandest estates, this authentic 1750s German-Georgian colonial abode now houses an architecture and history museum.

Explore this 19th-century cemetery to find historic gravesites, notable monuments and memorials dedicated to victims of the American Civil War.

Learn about battlefront camps, military hospital wards and medical treatments used during the Civil War as you view this museum’s intriguing displays.