Top Reasons to Go to Frederick and Western Maryland

Take a hike: Virgin forests shade stunning mountains and turn vibrant shades of orange and red in autumn. Hunt for waterfalls and camp under clear, starry skies.

Explore the Civil War: Visit Harper's Ferry, scene of John Brown's famous raid, patriot Barbara Fritchie's home in Frederick, and the hallowed Antietam National Battlefield.

Splish Splash: Swim, boat, and water-ski in frosty Deep Creek Lake, Maryland's largest man-made body of water. Come back in winter to ski or snuggle by a fireplace at a lodge.

Bike the canal: Follow the trail past spectacular vistas along the old Chesapeake & Ohio Canal towpath. Bike from DC to Cumberland, stopping at B&Bs along the way.

Fall in love: Snuggle by the fireplace at a Victorian mansion B&B. Relax with a spa treatment, then explore the first-class restaurants and boutiques along Frederick's cobblestone streets.