Sightseeing
Local GemFrederick, Maryland
FreeA walkable historic downtown of red-brick rowhouses, clustered church spires, and a lively arts and dining scene an hour from DC.
SightseeingHistory Buff
Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area
Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area is a sightseeing stop in Frederick, MD, part of the Washington DC guide. Cost: free.
22 S Market Street, Suite 215 · Frederick, MD
Why you should go…
The Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area is one of Maryland's state-designated heritage areas, covering Frederick, Carroll and Washington counties and including Antietam National Battlefield among its historic sites. It promotes stewardship of the region's Civil War history and provides visitor planning resources through an office and visitor center in downtown Frederick. The organization publishes guides to help travelers plan trips to Civil War sites across the three counties.
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What's around here?
The closest stops to Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.
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- Theatre & EventsLocal Gem
Weinberg Center for the Arts
$25–$50Restored 1,143-seat 1920s movie palace in downtown Frederick hosting concerts, comedy, dance and film.
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Catoctin Mountain Park
FreeHike forested Blue Ridge trails to rocky overlooks like Chimney Rock and Wolf Rock in the mountains near Thurmont.
15 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor
- SightseeingHistory Buff
Antietam National Battlefield
Under $25Drive or walk the fields where the Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862, from Dunker Church to Burnside Bridge.
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- Sport & OutdoorOutdoor Adventure
The Great Bungee Company
$50+Leap off a platform above a flooded quarry at Harpers Ferry, the area's newest adrenaline stop.
18 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor
- SightseeingHistory Buff
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Under $25Walk the restored 19th-century streets of Lower Town where the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers meet, and see John Brown's Fort.
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