Romantic Weekend

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

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

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,...

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....

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...

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,...