Frederick and North-Central Maryland
Frederick, Maryland
City
County seat with a canal-walk downtown
Frederick is an incorporated city and the seat of Frederick County, with a brick downtown of shops and restaurants, the Carroll Creek canal walk and a growing biotech and manufacturing base.
History & Local Character
Founded in 1745 and briefly the nation's capital-in-waiting in 1861, Frederick grew as a crossroads market town.
Housing & Real Estate
Historic downtown homes, 20th-century neighborhoods and large subdivisions on the edges.
Restaurants & Shopping
Market Street and Carroll Creek hold restaurants, breweries and cafes in restored buildings.
Schools & Education
Frederick County Public Schools serves the city, with Frederick and Gov. Thomas Johnson high schools, plus Hood College.
Parks & Recreation
Baker Park, Carroll Creek Linear Park and the Catoctin and Gambrill mountain parks are close by.
Transportation & Accessibility
I-70 and I-270 meet near Frederick, with US 15 and MARC's Brunswick Line for commuters.
Local Businesses
RestaurantsBreweriesBoutiquesBiotech firms
Nearby Attractions
- Carroll Creek Linear Park
- Baker Park
- Catoctin Mountain Park
- Monocacy National Battlefield
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Walkable downtown
- Strong job growth
- Mountain and park access
Considerations
- High housing costs
- I-270 commuter congestion
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Frederick a city?
Yes. Frederick is an incorporated city and the seat of Frederick County. The county surrounds but does not include the city.
What is there to do downtown?
Downtown Frederick centers on Market Street and the Carroll Creek canal walk, with restaurants, breweries, shops and the Community Bridge mural.