Spacious and beautiful parks, covered bridges, and small town, independently owned businesses- you’ll never want to leave picturesque central Maryland!
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Consistently awesome service, central location to all the best downtown stores, and the most delicious pizza and drinks
White Rabbit Gastropub
Trivia, theme events and cocktails, awesome seasonal drinks and the staff treats you like family!
Springfield Manor Winery Distillery Brewery
The most adorable independent bookstore. They put on amazing events!
Curious Iguana
Great drinks, food, and love sitting outside on the patio!
Frederick Coffee Co & Cafe
A filled in quarry makes the perfect home for turtles! Check out the play ground and nature center which is home to reptiles and insects! Free; but bring quarters for turtle food!
Fountain Rock Park & Nature Center
The best park in the area for extensive paved trails and fenced in playgrounds. Also has spray misters!
Utica Park
This gorgeous, boutique hotel was a boarding school when I was a child! Now it’s been stunningly remodeled in a central location
Visitation Hotel: Luxury Boutique Hotel Frederick MD
For a unique and high end dining experience, consider dining in the previous chapel of the Catholic Visitation Academy
Wye Oak Tavern
A quaint coffee shop with great food and drink in a refurbished church!
Beans in the Belfry
Grab some delicious homemade ice cream and dairy products while your kids play on the playground. Don’t forget to visit the cows before you leave!
South Mountain Creamery
A dream for young people and those who are young at heart! Experience the magic of a small, independently owned toy store!
Dancing Bear Toys and Games
A must-see for the most beautiful scenic overlooks!
Gambrill State Park
A white sand beach on a man made lake that is equally beautiful in summer and fall
Greenbrier State Park
Infamous novelist Nora Roberts has revitalized the historic town of Boonsboro, to include this stunning inn
Inn BoonsBoro
Hiking the short trail to the falls from the beach is a must! If you visit in the fall, the Maple Syrup Festival is not to be missed!
Cunningham Falls State Park
Must visit roadside market- amazing local products, pick your own fruit/cut your own flowers, play area for the kids. Don’t skip the apple dumplings and apple cider donuts!
Catoctin Mountain Orchard
Go pamper yourself to salon treatments or a fresh style. Ryan is my go-to stylist- he is amazing!
New York New York Hair Salon And Day Spa
Must have local product- love rosebud salve
Smith's Rosebud Salve (Tin)
Grab some fried chicken, homemade spice blends, and rosebud salve
