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Utica Mills Covered Bridge

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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 Creek.

Utica, MD

Roddy Road Covered Bridge

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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 beauty at this bridge and park.

Thurmont, MD 21788

Loy’s Station Covered Bridge

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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, MD 21788

Antietam National Battlefield

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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 8:30 AM – 5 PM. Handicapped accessible.

Sharpsburg, MD 21782

Greenbrier State Park

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

Gambrill State Park

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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

Cunningham Falls State Park Thurmont

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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. VISA, MC

MD 2178

Catoctin Mountain Park Thurmont

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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, DISCOVER. Many areas are handicapped accessible.

MD 21788

C&O Canal National Historical Park

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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, call (202) 653-5190.

Frederick Festival of the Arts

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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 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 7 – 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Where: Join us for our move to the Carroll Creek Linear Park, in Historic Downtown Frederick.

Event Description: The 16th Annual Frederick Festival of the Arts is a juried two-day fine art and fine craft regional festival and multi-disciplined celebration of the arts. Offerings include over 110 professional artists from over 20 states, multi-genre performing artists, children’s crafts and interactive activities, as well as excellent performances.

Admission: FREE!
No animals, bikes, skateboards or rollerblades are allowed on the festival grounds.

Handicapped Accessibility:
The Festival is an open-air event and all walkways around the show are fully handicapped accessible. Handicapped parking is also available in and around the City of Frederick.

Parking Information:
Getting around town is easy. There are more than 5,000 public parking spaces available in historic downtown Frederick with four parking decks from which to simply walk to the festival site.

For more information, contact the Frederick Festival of the Arts main office at: 301.662.4190, or by email at areese@frederickartscouncil.org