Frederick and Western Maryland Places

Frederick

In recent years Frederick has become a bedroom community for Washington and, as a result, museums that chronicle the city's rich history now share the cobblestone streets with upscale boutiques and restaurants. You could spend a day or more meandering the leafy, 50-block historic district, admiring the architecture from the 18th and 19th centuries, browsing antiques and artsy stores, and eating well at the many inventive restaurants.