Frederick

Frederick
Noted for its contemporary architecture, festivals, nightlife and avant-garde arts, Fredrick has evolved into a hub of attractions for individuals. Downtown Fredrick is the economic, cultural, and social heart for the people of the city offering specialty shops, 40 eateries, and museums for everyone to enjoy. Lush mountains and green spaces surround the City of Frederick.

Frederick is the county seat of Frederick County and the second largest city in Maryland. According to US census 2006 estimates, the city has a total population of 58,882. Frederick is home to Frederick Municipal Airport and BP Solar creating the largest job opportunities in the country.

The city is characterized distinctly for the Clustered Spires skyline of its significant downtown buildings. These spires are depicted on many city-affiliated logos and insignia.

Arts and Theater
Performing arts receives a great respect and is well accepted in the City of Frederick. Fredrick has earned an established reputation as an arts city for its extensive number of performing arts companies and venues featuring a diverse variety of live entertainment.

Time your visit to coincide with a musical, dance, or theatrical entertainment which is scheduled many weekends and weekday evenings. Cultural Arts Center of Frederick County is a community arts center featuring theater, dance studio, rehearsal hall, and conference rooms.

Get your kicks to the Majestic Theater as visit to this venue will not let you repent over the time you spent. The Majestic Theater has undergone a significant renovation and has transformed into an 816-seat performing arts center with two cinemas, an art gallery and an exotic cafe. Another all the rage venue in Fredrick is the Maryland Ensemble Theatre, featuring live, professional performances of original and contemporary works ranging from comedies to dramas and to musicals.

The city has developed various programs to enhance the streak of arts by promoting it in the community. Weinberg Center for the Arts is contributing significantly not only to bring talent to the surface but also to prop up its indigenous culture. Fredericks historic 1926 movie palace houses year-round top- quality entertainment including professional music, dance, and theater; and classic movies.

Fredrick enjoys several celebrations and activities throughout the year. Among zealously celebrated events is the In the Streets held on the first week of July each year.

Museum and Historic Sites
The city of Fredrick is thriving with times gone by. If youre a history buff, come and explore the state-of-the-art museums with exclusive items on display. A visit to its historical sites is both moving and educational. Stroll along the national fallen fight-fighters museum to the monuments to earlier heroes and you will get whisked away by seeing history in making.

Thousands of Civil War dead and veterans of every American conflict are interred and remembered in special ways. While exploring historical sites, you will also come by many structures which remind of Frederick Countys role in American history. Some are open as museums and many others may be seen along the way.

Brunswick Railroad Museum is gathering city-wide fame for featuring huge, interactive HO scale model railroad reflecting B&O passenger line from Union Station, DC to Brunswick Freight Classification Yards. It has other variety on display including Railroad equipment and memorabilia, social history exhibits, photographs, Victorian costumes, furnishings, toy and baseball history.

Parks & Recreation
Hundreds of thousands of people move to Fredrick County to revel in its parks and recreational amenities each year. The region rose to prominence by the Catoctin Mountains and the Potomac River with national, state, county, and municipal park facilities offer a diverse range of recreational activities such as swimming, boating, camping, skating and horseback riding.

The region also offers nature programs in environments ranging from urban city parks to wilderness reserves. Enjoy wonderful outdoor experience in every season.

Though the city has several parks to go about however Baker Park holds a special status. Downtown Fredericks 44-acre park providing ample opportunity to its visitors to experience the amenities park has to offer including a carillon, band shell, tennis courts, multi-purpose, softball and baseball field, Culler Lake, a public swimming pool, and numerous playgrounds for children. Several outdoor activities as well as concerts and children movies are arranged on its grounds throughout the year.

If youre looking for something different to make the most of your holiday, explore the Catoctin Mountain Park. You may like to spend a day in the picturesque settings offering a wealth of scenery, wildlife, wildflowers, historic buildings, hiking, trails, scenic drives, camping, and fly-fishing.

If you are a sports aficionado, come to a Frederick Keys minor league game at Harry Grove Stadium. Theres still a lot yet to explore. Come and experience the majestic scale of Fredrick turning it into a marvelous spectacle!