The museum is the reconstructed house of Barbara Fritchie, heroine of John Greenleaf Whittier’s poem from the Civil War. “Shoot if you must, this old gray head, but spare your country’s flag,” she said while leaning out an upstairs window. Visit the exterior year round. If you would like to see the inside of this [...]

This c.1732 Frederick County, Maryland site features an unusual timber-frame and brick building with an interesting variety of early architectural construction techniques and details, an 18th century springhouse, and a smokehouse. The site holds Historic American Building Survey (HABS) status and is protected by a Maryland Historical Trust Deed of Easement. The site is open [...]

The 78 foot cascading falls are located one half mile from the lake in the Houck Area via the Falls Trail near Frederick MD. In 1954, the area was split into two parks with Maryland Route 77 cutting between them. The northern 5,000 acres is a National Park: Catoctin Mountain Park. The remaining 5,000 acres [...]

The C&O Canal National Historic Park Visitor’s Center, and the Museum Store are on the first floor of the Brunswick Railroad Museum. C&O Canal Visitor Center and Pete Harpers Children’s Hands-On Activity Room located on main floor. The third floor features a huge interactive HO scale model railroad depicting B&O passenger line from Union Station, [...]

Catoctin Aqueduct was an historic canal structure of great importance to the transportation, structural, cultural and social fabric of Frederick County, the Village of Lander, the C&O Canal, the State of Maryland and our nation. The Catoctin Aqueduct site is where, in 1832, two arch rivals, the C&O Canal and B&O Railroad, first competed to [...]

In operation from 1776 to 1903, the Catoctin Iron Furnace was a community in itself. Founders, miners, clerks, charcoal makers, storekeepers, teamsters, and others came together under the iron master’s supervision. A furnace stack, the iron master’s Manor House ruins, and self-guided trail. Hours: Daily, 8 AM to SUNSET. Handicapped accessible. VISA, MC
Cunningham Falls State [...]

The non-profit land trust preserves South Mountain Battlefield sites and is restoring two historical structures, the Lamar Center and the Dahlgren Chapel. Middletown will be the focal point of an auto tour of the South Mountain Battlefield. Mon – Fri 10 AM – 2 PM and by appointment. Call first.
Middletown, MD 21769

The Maryland Room, located on the second floor of the C. Burr Artz Public Library, is Frederick County Public Libraries’ local history, genealogy, and government document center. It is a non-circulating research collection of primary and secondary sources. Materials actively collected document all aspect of Maryland’s history and culture, the lives and genealogy of Maryland’s [...]

Oldest replica of the Grotto of Lourdes in the western hemisphere.
Call for schedule of services. Open year-round, free. Handicapped accessible.
Located in a small historic town in the foothills of the beautiful Catoctin Mountains. This was the home of Mother Seton from 1809 until her death in 1821. Pilgrims come here throughout the year to learn [...]

Built in 1777, the site is listed with the National/State Registry of Historic Sites. Revolutionary War prison, staging point for Lewis and Clarke expedition, State Armory in 1812, Civil War general hospital, First Maryland School for the Deaf building, and more. Hours: Open for special events, by appointment, and on the second Saturday of every [...]

Saturday Sept 6 – Thurmont, MD
25, 50, 62, 77, or 105 miles. You can visit the South Mountain and Antietam or Gettysburg battlefield sites — or all three of them if you choose to ride the full century. Online registration $25 until August 15 and $35 then $35 until August 25. Mail-in registration $25 until [...]

Sunday Sept 7
The Indian Head 100 Indian Head, MD. 16, 29, 63, and 100 miles from the Village Green Park in the town of Indian Head, at the southernmost end of MD 210 [Indian Head Highway] (20 miles south of Washington Beltway exit 3-A). Sponsored by the Oxon Hill Bicycle and Trail Club. Cycle through [...]

Saturday Sept 13 – Deal Island Harbor (14 miles west of Princess Anne, MD on Route 363).
15, 30, 50 miles. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Presented by the Deal Island/Chance Volunteer Fire Co. Bike thru some of the most beautiful harbors/marshlands (with birds and wildlife) on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. $30 registration if postmarked [...]

Sunday Sept 14 – Harrisonburg, VA.
25, 50, or 100 miles through the scenic and historic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Presented by the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition. Pre-registration fee of $12 by September 4; then $15. Limit of 300 riders. Register on active.com or by mailing in the Registration form.

Sunday Sept 14 – Annapolis, MD.
5, 15, 25 and 40 miles. All proceeds benefit the Light House Shelter, the only shelter in Anne Arundel County for men, women and children. Online registration at active.com until September 9. $37 for adult and 15 for age 18 and under.

Saturday Sept 20 – Bel Air, MD.
4, 12, 25, 62 and 100 miles around Harford Community College and throughout Harford County. Proceeds benefit the Chesapeake Cancer Alliance. Rides will leave from the Susquehanna Center Building on the campus of Harford Community College starting at 7 AM. Marked routes, SAG, rest stops, cue sheets, maps provided [...]

Saturday Sept 20 – Hagerstown Ice Rink and Fairground Park. 8:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Proceeds to benefit Project Lifesaver(PLS). PLS provides rapid response to missing persons with autism, Alzheimer’s, Down syndrome and other brain related disorders. Those at risk wear a tamper proof transmitter that emits a silent radio signal. Tour de Park is a [...]

Saturday Sept 20 – Morganza, MD.
35, 62 and 100 miles through St Mary’s and Charles County in Southern Maryland. $40 registration includes picnic and t-shirt. Proceeds benefit the Three Notch Trail. Register online at active.com or download a registration form.
Touring bikes and bicycle repairs – bicycle shop frederick

Saturday Sept 20 – Seaford, DE.
25 and 50 miles along the scenic Nanticoke River along rural roads in Delaware and Maryland. Registration: $30 Pre-Tour ~ $35 On Tour Day. Fee includes custom T-shirt, water bottle and lunch following your ride. All proceeds benefit the Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club. Major sponsor: Nemours Health & [...]

Saturday Sept 20 – Hagerstown, MD.
63 and 100 miles through through the rolling terrain of Washington County, Maryland and Franklin County, Pennsylvania.. Lunch, food and drink stops, door and fundraising prizes. Sponsored by the Cedar Ridge Ministries to benefit the Cedar Ridge Children’s Home and School.

Sunday Sept 21 – Berryville, VA.
25, 50, 66 and 100 miles.

Saturday Sept 27 – Kilmarnock, VA.
Rides in Virginia’s Northern Neck peninsula located between the Rappahannock and Potomac rivers.

Sunday Sept 28 – Hartwood, VA.
35, 62 and 100 miles from Curtis Memorial County Park through the beautiful countryside of Stafford and Fauquier Counties. Sponsored by the Fredericksburg Cyclists. The ride is fairly flat with some rolling hills. Well stocked rest stops featuring homemade breads, cue sheets, well marked routes, SAG vehicles, mechanical support by [...]

Sunday Sept 28.
Save-a-Limb Ride FClass BENEFIT Metric Century mi. 8:00 am from Oregon Ridge Park. The 3rd Annual Save-A-Limb Ride and Carnival will be held on Sunday, September 28 at Oregon Ridge Park, featuring professional cyclist Floyd Landis and commentator Bob Roll. The events include a Metric Century ride, 30-mile ride, 6-mile bike family ride, [...]

Saturday Oct 4 – Salisbury, MD.
Metric and century rides. EARLY online registration for the 20th Annual Sea Gull Century will begin, May 15th – $55.00. Brochures will be mailed June 15th. Late registration is September 1st – $75.00. No REFUNDS after September 1st.

Sunday Oct 12 – La Plata, MD.
14, 33, 60, 80, and 100 miles through Southern Maryland. All routes, from the casual 14-mile family ride to the challenging 100-mile century route, will take cyclists along the scenic on-road bicycle route of the Potomac Heritage Trail National Scenic Trail. The event is sponsored by the Civista Health [...]

Saturday Oct 25 – Wachapreague, VA.
25, 40, 60, and 100 miles through interesting historic towns and communities and along back roads to scenic rest stops that overlook the Atlantic seaside and the Chesapeake Bay. This one day bike tour is an ecotourism event and fundraiser for Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore, a non-profit organization [...]

This ride’s general location is between Georgetown in Washington, D.C., and Cumberland, Maryland, along the Potomac River. Views of the Potomac River, forests, and mountains
Georgetown , VA – Mountain Biking – 185 miles

This is a serious Mountain Bike Trail. This trail is probably one of the primary reasons full suspension was invented. This is one of the toughest and most sought-out rides in the Washington, D.C. / Baltimore Area
Hagerstown , MD – Mountain Biking – 10.5 miles

Maintained by MORE (Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts), the Yellow Trail in Gambrill State Park is a challenging and demanding ride. Gambrill is one of the most popular mountain biking destinations for Mountain Biking in the Washington, D.C. / Baltimore Area
Frederick , MD – Mountain Biking – 6.3 miles

Greenbrier State Park provides Mountain biking opportunities. There are a number of mountain bike races at Greenbrier
Hagerstown , MD – Mountain Biking – 5.2 miles

These privately owned trails in Sugarloaf Mountain used to be a popular mountain biking destination. In the past few years, however, overused trails prompted the managers of the Sugarloaf Trail system to limit their use
Frederick , MD – Mountain Biking – 12 miles
Great mountain bikes and bicycle repairs bicycle shop frederick

Wild Western themed Family Entertainment Center featuring Go-Karts, Bumper Boats, Miniature Golf, Paint Ball Arena, Laser Tag, Arcade, Kiddie-Rides, Café, Meeting Rooms, Birthday Parties, and Team Building Events. Open 10 AM – 11 PM. Open Year Round. VISA, MC, AE, DISCOVER. Handicapped accessible.
New Market, MD 21774

Featuring hundreds of exotic animals — bears to boas, macaws to monkeys — on 26 naturally wooded acres. Interactive animal shows, special feeding encounters, birthday parties, group rates. Open weekends in Mar & Nov, daily Apr – Oct. VISA, MC, Handicapped accessible.
Thurmont, MD 21788

Family park offering miniature golf, go-karts, junior rides, driving range, batting cages, game room, water wars playground and picnic area. New for 2006 – Paintball. Parties and groups our specialty. Call for hours. VISA, MC Handicapped accessible.
Boonsboro, MD 21713

The Frederick Festival of the Arts is a juried, two-day art festival held the first weekend every June. The Festival is run by the Frederick Arts Council which is a non-profit 501c(3) organization supported by grants from the Maryland State Arts Council and corporate sponsorships and the local community.
2009 Festival Schedule:
Saturday, June 6 – 10:00 [...]

Brand New Field, Exciting New Season, Whole New Game! The Keys offer a fun, family -friendly environment right in the city of Frederick’s backyard.
Kids Eat Free Mondays, Guaranteed Win Tuesdays, Wacky Wednesdays, Giveaways and Fireworks are just a few of the promotions planned for the season. For information on games & promotions log onto www.frederickkeys.com [...]

The Great Frederick Fair: Enjoy the sights, sounds, great food at one of Maryland’s and one of the nation’s oldest county agricultural fairs. Sept 14 – 22, 2007. Daily harness racing, exhibits, concert entertainment, carnival rides, and midway. VISA, MC, DISCOVER. Handicapped accessible
MD 21701

Family entertainment during Sept and Oct. Seven solid years of nighttime fun. Bring a flashlight and navigate your way through Frederick County’s largest corn maze. Try your luck with our pumpkin chunker! Hours: Fri nights at dusk, last ticket sold at 10 PM, Sat 12 PM – last ticket sold at 10 PM, Sun 12 [...]

Downtown Frederick’s 44-acre park features a carillon, band shell, tennis courts, multi-purpose, softball and baseball field, Culler Lake, a public swimming pool, and numerous playgrounds for children. Park features concerts and children’s theater in the summer and numerous outdoor events throughout the year.
121 N. Bentz St. Frederick, MD 21701

Early 19th Century canal running from Georgetown, Washington, DC to Cumberland, MD, passing through Frederick County. Hiking, cycling, ice-skating, picnicking, and camping available. Canal boat rides in Georgetown, DC from Apr – late Oct. Park open from dawn to dusk. Visitor Center Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Handicapped accessible in some locations. For boat ride information, [...]

The Catoctin Mountains offer a wealth of scenery, wildlife, wildflowers, historic buildings, hiking, trails, scenic drives, camping, and fly-fishing. Looking for something different? Try spending the night in an historic cabin in Camp Misty Mount; for reservations call (301) 271-3140. Pets, on leashes, are permitted in outdoor areas but not in buildings. VISA, MC, AE, [...]

The park, located west of Thurmont, is named for a 78-foot cascading waterfall. Hiking, swimming, hunting, fishing, picnicking, boating, playgrounds, nine camper cabins, and 171 campsites in two areas available seasonally. The William Houck area has a 43 acre lake and trail to the Falls; Manor area includes Catoctin Furnace. Some facilities are handicapped accessible. [...]

A unique War Correspondent’s Memorial Arch, constructed by journalist and author George Alfred Townsend. On his former estate, the George Alfred Townsend Museum is open weekends. Apr – Oct 12 – 5 PM. Hike through the park on the Appalachian Trail. Picnic pavillion. Periodic Civil War living histories and encampments. One building is handicapped accessible.
Burkittsville, [...]

Gambrill State Park, located west of Frederick, provides miles of hiking, biking, and horse trails with stunning overlooks of the surrounding area. A 34-campsite, four-camper cabin campground is available seasonally. See beautiful views from three picnic shelters, for rent, and the Tearoom, available for reservations. VISA, MC. Handicapped accessible.
Frederick, MD 21702

43-acre lake provides swimming, fishing and boating. Park also offers picnicking, camping and nature trails.

The only park in Maryland that commemorates soldiers from every American War, the French and Indian War to the Gulf War. Handicapped accessible.
W. 2nd & Bentz Sts. Frederick, MD 21701

One of America’s best preserved battlefields, this was the site of the bloodiest one-day battle in U.S. history. On Sept 17, 1862 more than 23,000 men on both sides were killed, wounded or missing. Visitors Center panoramic battle paintings and movie. Driving tours. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year’s Day. Open 362 days a year [...]

Two generals – one Federal, one Confederate – died fighting for the gap.
Where Reno Monument Rd. crosses South Mountain

Landon House is were General J.E.B. Stuart’s Sabers and Roses Ball was held on September 8, 1862. Maryland Museum of Civil War History presents a Civil War Reality Live Show featuring Johnny Reb & Billy Yank in a rockin’ rollickin’ tribute to the American Civil War. Every Friday evening ghost walks 8:30 p.m. and Sabers [...]

Interactive educational programs, exhibits, seminars and lectures provide the knowledge that Civil War medicine connects us not only to our past, but is the scientific and historical link to our present and our future. The National Museum of Civil War Medicine is the premiere repository of exhibits and artifacts devoted to the technological and procedural [...]

The State Battlefield park encompasses the three gaps of South Mountain (Crampton’s, Fox’s, and Turner’s gaps) that were the scene of the Sept 14, 1862 battle, just days before Antietam. Handicapped accessible.

Construction on magnificent stone bridge began in 1898. Opened to the public in 1900.
Woodsboro, MD 21798

First constructed circa 1848, the Loy’s Station Covered bridge is on Old Frederick Road, just south of Rt. 77. Although it has been structurally modified and rebuilt, the bridge’s original timbers remain throughout the 90-foot long structure crossing Owens Creek, features a multiple Kingpost design. An adjoining park provides picnic tables and a play area.
Thurmont, [...]

The Roddy Road Covered Bridge, built in 1856, rests just north of Thurmont off of US Rt 15, where Roddy Creek Road meets Roddy Road at Owens Creek. The smallest of the county’s covered bridges, Roddy Road is a single-span Kingpost design bridge measuring 40 feet long. Relax with a picnic or explore the natural [...]

The Utica Mills Covered Bridge, circa 1850, is located on Utica Road off of Old Frederick Road. The bridge originally spanned the nearby Monocacy River but was washed away during a severe storm in 1889. Local citizens gathered the remains and reconstructed the 101-foot long Burr Arch design bridge at its present location crossing Fishing [...]

Features huge, interactive HO scale model railroad depicting B&O passenger line from Union Station, DC to Brunswick Freight Classification Yards. Railroad equipment and memorabilia, social history exhibits, photographs, Victorian costumes, furnishings, toy, baseball, and medical history. C&O Canal Visitor Center and Pete Harpers Children’s Hands-On Activity Room located on main floor. Hours: Fri 10 AM [...]