Entertainment
Frederick, MD
21703
The premiere entertainment stop in Frederick, MD featuring 16 Lanes of Gourmet Bowling, Full Restaurant and Sports Bar, Laser Tag, XD Dark Ride, Escape Rooms, 6,000 sq. ft. of Arcade Games, and more!
Frederick, MD
21701
A shop where creative sparks fly
one-of-a-kind art & handmade goods, workshops & mixed media art supplies available
Thursday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
M, Tu & Wed closed*
Frederick, MD
21701
Baker Park is located in Downtown Frederick’s. This 58-acre park features a carillon, band shell, tennis courts, 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.
Westminster, MD
21158
Visit us at Baugher’s Orchard for a day of outdoor fun at our scenic orchards & fields, with wagon rides to the picking area, petting zoo for the kids, beautiful orchard market with homemade pies, ice cream, fresh fruits, unique giftware, canning supplies & more.
Always call before coming to pick to check on picking schedule: 410-857-0111
Brunswick, MD
21716
For over 45 years, the Museum has preserved the history of Brunswick. Known during the Civil War as Berlin, this small town along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal and Baltimore & Ohio Railroad was incorporated as Brunswick in 1890. That same year the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad began construction of the 5 mile rail yard that would reshape Brunswick into a company town with a population of over 5000!
The BHM can be seen as two museums in one. On the second floor, the Museum’s exhibits tell the story of a town built by the B&O Railroad. Upstairs on the third floor is our 1700 square foot HO Scale model railroad that depicts the B&O Metropolitan Subdivision beginning at the west end of Brunswick’s rail yard and running eastward through Montgomery County communities all the way to Union Station in Washington D.C. The model railroad comes alive with many new interactive elements installed during the renovation of the layout in 2007.
We are proud to house the Brunswick Visitors Center for the National Park Service’s Chesapeake & Ohio National Historic Park. The history of the C&O canal is beautifully depicted in photographs and interactive elements.
The mission of the Brunswick Heritage Museum is to tell the story of Brunswick, past to present, through dynamic presentations and programs for history lovers and rail fans of all ages.
The Museum is operated by the Brunswick Potomac Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 Charitable Organization. The Foundation is operated by a Board of Directors elected from the organization’s Membership. The Board typically meets at the Museum on the 3rd Monday of each Month at 7PM but it is suggested that those interested in attending, both members, and the general public contact the Museum to verify date and time.
Brunswick, MD
21716
The C&O Canal National Historic Park preserves the remains of the historic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal as well as valuable wild spaces along the Potomac River shoreline from Washington, D.C., to Cumberland, MD. The Canal’s entire 185-mile long towpath is restored, open to hikers and bikers year ‘round and is accessible from many points in Frederick County including the Mouth of Monocacy Road near Dickerson, Nolands Ferry, Point of Rocks, Lander and Brunswick. The C&O Canal National Historic Park Visitor’s Center in Brunswick shares the building with the Brunswick Railroad Museum. Mule-drawn canal boat and replica launch boat tours are offered at Great Falls, MD, and in Williamsport, MD. Call 301-767-3714 or visit the website for more information. Camping is only allowed in designated sites. Please register vehicle if leaving at a C&O Canal parking lot.
Frederick, MD
21701
Spanning more than a mile through the heart of hip and historic Downtown Frederick. This creek walk offers more than just a beautiful view; specialty shops, outdoor dining, breweries and a distillery are among the businesses located along the park.
Middletown, MD
Catoctin Creek Park is 139 acres of fun waiting for you to explore. The park has a nature center with two program rooms and a Discovery Room for your own drop in adventure. The facility and the park hours vary, so please contact the Parks and Recreation for more details at 301-600-1646, or visit us on the website www.recreater.com. The Nature Center hosts birthday parties, school group activities, and camps/programs for all ages throughout the year.
Thurmont, MD
21788
The history of Catoctin Furnace represents, in microcosm, the history of the Industrial Revolution in America. From 1776 to 1903 iron companies mined the rich ore banks near Catoctin Mountain, smelted it in furnaces, and cast both raw pig iron and iron implements of every description. The earliest settlers to enter the Monocacy River Valley at the foot of Catoctin Mountain arrived in the 1730s. As is usual in pioneer societies, the settlers pursued agriculture as their primary livelihood. However, after the discovery of rich ore deposits, industrialization swept into the valley.
Thurmont, MD
21788
Catoctin Mountain Park offers 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 a historic cabin in Camp Misty Mount; for reservations visit www.recreation.gov. Pets, on leashes, are permitted in outdoor areas, but not in buildings. For additional information and updates on the project, please visit the park website at www.nps.gov/cato or call the visitor center at 301-663-9388. Beginning September 3, the MD SHA will close portions of MD 77 between Thurmont and Stottlemeyer Rd (west of the park). As of 9/8 Route 77 is open between Thurmont and the visitor center and closed between Catoctin Hollow Rd and Stottlemeyer Road. The parking lot at the visitor center fills quickly on weekends. If the parking lot is full, consider starting your hike at the Thurmont Vista or Hog Rock Parking lots. Park maps are available at both areas and a restroom is at the Hog Rock parking area.
Frederick, MD
21701
Clue IQ is a live escape room in downtown Frederick, MD. Each room is an immersive adventure that will transport you to a unique time, place or event. Inside you will encounter a series of challenges that will test your mind. You will need to find clues, solve puzzles and ultimately work together to crack the codes and complete the mission before time runs out! Book your adventure now by visiting our website. A two time finalist for Best of the Best Frederick. Our Hollywood style set design and high tech interactions are what sets us apart from everyone else.
Frederick, MD
21701
Walkersville, MD
21793
Fountain Rock Park is Frederick’s first environmental park on 22.5 acres of historical, ecological and family-friendly land. Fountain Rock is listed with the Maryland Historical Trust.
The Frederick Bocce working group is organized under Friends of Baker Park, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit, volunteer-staffed community service organization dedicated to fostering community involvement in the preservation, restoration, use, and maintenance of Baker Park.
Our purpose is to promote and enjoy the game of Bocce. We are a friendly and supportive group, placing the emphasis on having fun!
Emmitsburg, MD
21727
Our mission is to protect, preserve and display the artifacts of the history and tradition of the fire and rescue service of Frederick County, Maryland. With the purchase of the first fire engine by the City of Frederick in 1764, fire protection has been consistently provided to the citizens of our county.
As you “Walk Through the History of the Frederick County Fire & Rescue Service”, you will find artifacts, pictures, and apparatus that tell the story of the individual companies and the many members of the county fire and rescue service.
Frederick, MD
21701
Gambrill State Park, located west of Frederick, provides miles of hiking, mountain 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 stone overlooks, picnic shelters for rent, and the historic Tearoom, an event facility available for reservations. Some facilities are handicapped accessible.
Frederick, MD
21701
Gaslight Gallery is a spacious art gallery in Downtown Frederick that features solo exhibits with recognized contemporary artists from across the country, as well as international artists.
Jefferson, MD
21755
A large stone monument dedicated to the memory of Civil War correspondents is the outstanding attraction of this day-use park. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail traverses the park and passes the monument base. Gathland State Park was once the mountain home of George Alfred Townsend, a Civil War journalist. In the late 1800s, Gathland featured a unique collection of buildings and structures designed and constructed by Townsend. Two of the structures, the main hall and lodge, were partially restored in the 1950s.
Mount Airy, MD
21771
Gaver Family Farm is a diversified family farming operation established in 1978 by Michael Gaver at age 17, with the first sales in 1984. Today there are seventy acres of cut your own Christmas trees planted in different stages of growth. The pumpkin business was started as a small self-serve stand in the front yard in 1998 by 8-year-old son Greg. In 2007 the family expanded the farm stand to include hayrides to the patch for pick your own pumpkins and added an agritourism Fall Fun Festival with corn maze, farm animals and numerous fun and educational activities for families. In 2010 the apple orchard was planted and in 2018 sunflower fields were added. Gaver Farm is a food producer. In 2007, after 50 years on the same farm the family sold the milking dairy herd and now have cow/calf and feeder beef herd, meat goats, feeder pigs and various flocks of birds. They operate a crop farm and grow corn, soybeans, wheat, rye cover crop and various hays. The Gaver Family was Frederick County Farm Family of the Year in 2005 and was presented the Take Pride in America award in 2008 for outstanding conservation and environmental stewardship practices. In 2011 Gaver Farm was awarded the distinction of being a Certified Agricultural Conservation Steward under the Farm Stewardship Certification and Assessment Program. Mike and Lisa appreciate the community support and are most proud of their children’s return to the farm after college and desire to keep our farm in agriculture! You are invited to come and experience the farm firsthand!
Boonsboro, MD
21713
Located in the Appalachian Mountains, Greenbrier State Park is a multi-use park providing many kinds of recreation. The 42-acre man-made freshwater lake and white sandy beach draw many visitors who enjoy swimming, canoeing, boating and fishing. A visitor center is open year-round. Almost eleven miles of hiking trails meander through a variety of wildlife habitats and rock outcrops show much of the earth’s geologic history. A portion of the Appalachian Trail enters the eastern edge of the park on Bartman’s Hill and passes through the park. Greenbrier State Park offers an accessible visitors’ center, picnic areas, and some campsites. A beach wheelchair is also available. Please note: Due to scheduled work on the dam, the trail across the top of the dam and portions of the trail system will be closed beginning in the spring of 2020. Construction will not occur on weekends or after sunset. Construction noise is expected during daylight hours except on weekends and holidays. The boat ramp will be open to all vessels once water depth rises. Park activities and programs remain unaffected throughout the summer.
During the summer months the park closes once it fills to capacity. Please check here to find up-to-date information about park closures.