Anonymous
Post 02/24/2026 12:57     Subject: fun things to do in Frederick

Spinners arcade. $15 entry and free play.
Anonymous
Post 02/24/2026 12:56     Subject: Re:fun things to do in Frederick

PP again. Spinners is a really cute thing to do with kids too. https://www.spinnerspinball.org/
Anonymous
Post 02/24/2026 12:55     Subject: fun things to do in Frederick

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:we plan on going to frederick this Saturday because the weather will be nice
what are your suggestions for things to do and see?


Historic Downtown is walkable and nice to visit. If you like history, Civil War Museum of Medicine is an interesting visit. It’s small, but really well done. Other history in the area is Monocacy Battlefield and Mount Olivet Cemetery, which has a monument to Francis Scott Key.

Downtown is very walkable and has shops, restaurants, and a collection of interesting murals, that are on the side of buildings and along the creek. There are also a couple of breweries and distilleries downtown, but if you’re driving back to DC, these might not be a great option. Baker Park is next to downtown and is a great city park.

For food, Wye Oak Tavern is an interesting restaurant. It’s located inside a converted convent. It’s pricey, so if you don’t want to spend $$$, maybe just get a snack there so you can check out the space. Other food recommendations are Pretzel and Pizza Crestions, The Orchard (healthy with vegan options), Cugino Forno (Neopolitan Pizza) and Wag’s (dive bar with burgers).


I agree with all of this. If you want a non-fussy lunch with kids, Plaza Mexico is right on the water and they have great food.
Anonymous
Post 02/24/2026 12:53     Subject: fun things to do in Frederick

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:we plan on going to frederick this Saturday because the weather will be nice
what are your suggestions for things to do and see?


Historic Downtown is walkable and nice to visit. If you like history, Civil War Museum of Medicine is an interesting visit. It’s small, but really well done. Other history in the area is Monocacy Battlefield and Mount Olivet Cemetery, which has a monument to Francis Scott Key.

Downtown is very walkable and has shops, restaurants, and a collection of interesting murals, that are on the side of buildings and along the creek. There are also a couple of breweries and distilleries downtown, but if you’re driving back to DC, these might not be a great option. Baker Park is next to downtown and is a great city park.

For food, Wye Oak Tavern is an interesting restaurant. It’s located inside a converted convent. It’s pricey, so if you don’t want to spend $$$, maybe just get a snack there so you can check out the space. Other food recommendations are Pretzel and Pizza Crestions, The Orchard (healthy with vegan options), Cugino Forno (Neopolitan Pizza) and Wag’s (dive bar with burgers).


This is great. Also for those who like hiking, Gambrills State Park and Catoctin Mountain park


Yes, these are great too. Not in Frederick City, but not far from it at all.
Anonymous
Post 02/24/2026 12:25     Subject: fun things to do in Frederick

Curious Iguana (independent bookstore) and that whole shopping area -- favorites are some home furnishing places and the kitchen store
Pistarro's (Italian restaurant with patio seating next to a park with a playground)
Showroom (has an all-day brunch menu)
Anonymous
Post 02/24/2026 12:14     Subject: fun things to do in Frederick

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:we plan on going to frederick this Saturday because the weather will be nice
what are your suggestions for things to do and see?


Historic Downtown is walkable and nice to visit. If you like history, Civil War Museum of Medicine is an interesting visit. It’s small, but really well done. Other history in the area is Monocacy Battlefield and Mount Olivet Cemetery, which has a monument to Francis Scott Key.

Downtown is very walkable and has shops, restaurants, and a collection of interesting murals, that are on the side of buildings and along the creek. There are also a couple of breweries and distilleries downtown, but if you’re driving back to DC, these might not be a great option. Baker Park is next to downtown and is a great city park.

For food, Wye Oak Tavern is an interesting restaurant. It’s located inside a converted convent. It’s pricey, so if you don’t want to spend $$$, maybe just get a snack there so you can check out the space. Other food recommendations are Pretzel and Pizza Crestions, The Orchard (healthy with vegan options), Cugino Forno (Neopolitan Pizza) and Wag’s (dive bar with burgers).


This is great. Also for those who like hiking, Gambrills State Park and Catoctin Mountain park
Anonymous
Post 02/24/2026 10:28     Subject: fun things to do in Frederick

Anonymous wrote:we plan on going to frederick this Saturday because the weather will be nice
what are your suggestions for things to do and see?


Historic Downtown is walkable and nice to visit. If you like history, Civil War Museum of Medicine is an interesting visit. It’s small, but really well done. Other history in the area is Monocacy Battlefield and Mount Olivet Cemetery, which has a monument to Francis Scott Key.

Downtown is very walkable and has shops, restaurants, and a collection of interesting murals, that are on the side of buildings and along the creek. There are also a couple of breweries and distilleries downtown, but if you’re driving back to DC, these might not be a great option. Baker Park is next to downtown and is a great city park.

For food, Wye Oak Tavern is an interesting restaurant. It’s located inside a converted convent. It’s pricey, so if you don’t want to spend $$$, maybe just get a snack there so you can check out the space. Other food recommendations are Pretzel and Pizza Crestions, The Orchard (healthy with vegan options), Cugino Forno (Neopolitan Pizza) and Wag’s (dive bar with burgers).
Anonymous
Post 02/23/2026 22:52     Subject: fun things to do in Frederick

we plan on going to frederick this Saturday because the weather will be nice
what are your suggestions for things to do and see?