Frederick City Guide

Food includes Maryland crab cakes and diverse international options. Vegetarian and vegan choices are growing. Some late-night food available on weekends.

Historic downtown offers bars, breweries, and live music venues with a growing scene.

Strong coffee scene with local cafes and specialty roasters offering quality coffee.

Tipping is expected in service industries. Typical amount is 15-20% for restaurants, taxis, and other services.

Buy SIM cards from major carriers like Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. Good coverage and data speeds. No usual ID needed for prepaid SIMs.

City is clean with regular waste pickup and recycling.

Limited 24/7 services. Some pharmacies open 24 hours. Convenience stores open late. Late-night food mostly on weekends.

Supermarkets like Giant, Weis, and Safeway are common. Frederick City Market offers local produce. Stores open early to late and some are open Sundays.

Most businesses accept credit and debit cards. Cash is accepted but rarely needed.

ATMs are common at banks, grocery, and convenience stores. Out-of-network fees usually range from $2.50 to $5.00.

Public schools via Frederick County Public Schools and private options like Frederick Christian Academy. Mostly English instruction.

Small but growing remote work community. Nomad meetups happen through coworking spaces and cafes.

Excellent green spaces like Baker Park and Carroll Creek Park with walking paths.

Safe running routes like Carroll Creek Park and city parks with good air quality and running groups.

Several gyms available offering varied workout options.

Tennis courts at public parks and private clubs; booking varies.

Padel courts are rare and mostly at private facilities if available.

Many yoga studios with various styles and English-speaking instructors.

Various martial arts available including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai with English-speaking instructors.

Ski resorts like Whitetail and Liberty Mountain are about 1 hour away, open December to March. Both beginner and advanced slopes with equipment rentals.

Kayaking and paddleboarding available on local rivers and lakes with rental options.

No surfing; city is inland.

No diving; inland location.

Frederick Health Hospital has English-speaking staff. Pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens are open daily, some 24 hours. Healthcare is good but often needs private insurance.

Tap water is safe to drink and meets regulations.

Good playgrounds, kid-friendly cafés, and family attractions like the Civil War Medicine museum and minor league baseball games.

Inclusive and welcoming to LGBTQ+ community with safe spaces and protections.

Many parks and pet-friendly places. Veterinary services and pet supply stores are common.