Frederick, Maryland
FreeA walkable historic downtown of red-brick rowhouses, clustered church spires, and a lively arts and dining scene an hour from DC.

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Weinberg Center for the Arts is a theatre or event venue in Frederick, MD, part of the Washington DC guide. Cost: $25 to $50.
20 West Patrick Street · Frederick, MD
The Weinberg Center for the Arts occupies the former Tivoli Theatre, a movie palace that opened in 1926 and was later donated to the city after flood damage in 1976. Owned by the City of Frederick and supported by a nonprofit foundation, the 1,143-seat venue hosts touring concerts, comedy, dance, film screenings and community events. It anchors downtown Frederick's arts and entertainment district.
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