Frederick City and County are at a major crossroads between Washington, DC, Baltimore, and central Pennsylvania. The area has witnessed the earliest days of the country's westward expansion, through the formative years of our nation including key Civil War battles, up to today's rapidly growing urban corridor extending from Washington, DC. The nearby capital city has a wealth of historical information, sites, and musuems where you and your family can have firsthand experiences about each chapter of the United States' story.
The city of Frederick supports a thriving central historic and commercial district comprised of many restaurants, stores, and small businesses, most of which are locally owned. A stroll through the popular Carroll Creek Park is a great way to access and experience the city's vibrant core!
Frederick is also home to a variety of art galleries, performing arts centers and public art installations. Most notable is the Weinberg Center, which hosts regionally- and nationally-known artists and features in film, music, dance, theatre, and family programming.
Frederick County is in close proximity to both Washington, DC (~45 miles) and Baltimore (~50 miles). Regional transportation options include:
Recent statistics regarding population and income in Frederick County and City reflect its repuation as a region of steady growth and stability:
Frederick City and County offer a wide range of educational opportunities for young and old alike. From primary elementary through middle and high school, public and private, the Frederick County school system ranks very well both state-wide and nation-wide. For advanced learning, there are five colleges and universities in the immediate area. A sample list is below, with detailed information available on each respective school's website.
Includes portions of Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, & Pennsylvania, and is considered the most educated, highest-income, and third-most populous combined statistical area (CSA) in the United States. (source: Wikipedia)
Working farms dot the valley landscape, many within 5-10 miles of city centers.
If you are interested in hiking, biking, running, kayaking, hunting and fishing, Frederick County is loaded with nearby locations for you and your family to explore. Even a simple weekend picnic can be enjoyed at most of these places. Following are just a few of the incredible parks and recreation areas closest to Braddock Heights (10-15 miles).