The best things to do in Frederick

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Whether you’ve got a sliver of daylight or want a low-stress tune-up, Carroll Park Golf Course serves up a breezy 9 that’s easy to squeeze…

2100 Washington Blvd (Baltimore)

Whether you’ve got a sliver of daylight or want a low-stress tune-up, Carroll Park Golf Course serves up a breezy 9 that’s easy to squeeze in, plus FootGolf if the squad wants to mix it up. Bonus, this place carries serious Baltimore history from the city’s desegregation era.

From the Baltimore newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Whiskey Creek Golf Club delivers that tucked-away feel close to home, with a championship layout by J. Michael Poellot and design…

4804 Whiskey Ct (Ijamsville) · ✓ checked Jul 31

Whiskey Creek Golf Club delivers that tucked-away feel close to home, with a championship layout by J. S. Open champion, weaving through meadows, stone walls, and a winding creek with Catoctin views.

From the Frederick newsletter, August 3, 2026

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FSK Unity Mural

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FSK Unity Mural turns the Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School wall into a burst of student-powered color, designed around unity,…

Locust Point Community Garden, 1 Jones St (Baltimore)

FSK Unity Mural turns the Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School wall into a burst of student-powered color, designed around unity, diversity, and joy. Created through workshops and a giant paint-by-numbers mural cloth process, it’s worth a slow neighborhood stroll this week to soak up the feel-good energy.

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I-70 Golf Range

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I-70 Golf Range is that no-frills spot to groove your irons, then settle bragging rights on a mini-golf course with real elevation changes.…

8400 E Patrick St

I-70 Golf Range is that no-frills spot to groove your irons, then settle bragging rights on a mini-golf course with real elevation changes. Easy pick for a low-key weeknight reset this week or a weekend laugh with friends when you need outdoorsy vibes without the fuss.

From the Germantown newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Richland Golf Club

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Challenging course with a bar, plus an outdoor patio.

50 Glenbrook Dr (Middletown)

Challenging course with a bar, plus an outdoor patio.

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Dinner theater in which audience members try to solve a murder mystery.

4901 Eastern Ave (Baltimore)

Dinner theater in which audience members try to solve a murder mystery.

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Luxurious venue for first-run films, with tasty snacks and drinks, plus comfortable seats, some of which recline.

727 W 40th St (Baltimore)

Luxurious venue for first-run films, with tasty snacks and drinks, plus comfortable seats, some of which recline.

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Public course with views featuring a mix of wide open and elevated holes, plus food.

20025 Mt Aetna Rd (Hagerstown)

Public course with views featuring a mix of wide open and elevated holes, plus food.

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Spacious golf course, plus driving and putting greens, featuring a pro shop.

13501 Penn Shop Rd (Mt Airy)

Spacious golf course, plus driving and putting greens, featuring a pro shop.

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Scenic golf course featuring a driving range and practice greens plus hilly courses and blind shots.

25900 Prescott Rd (Clarksburg)

Scenic golf course featuring a driving range and practice greens plus hilly courses and blind shots.

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Adventure Park USA

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Family destination offers diversions like mini golf, a climbing wall, go-karts, rides & bumper cars.

11113 W Baldwin (Monrovia)

Family destination offers diversions like mini golf, a climbing wall, go-karts, rides & bumper cars.

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X-Golf Frederick

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Indoor golf center featuring a simulator, lessons from PGA pros, and private events.

5205 Buckeystown Pike

Indoor golf center featuring a simulator, lessons from PGA pros, and private events.

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Cool spot for first-run films, plus classic movies and events.

1301 W Patrick St

Cool spot for first-run films, plus classic movies and events.

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Golf club featuring a challenging but fair track with panoramic scenery.

3555 Brethren Church Rd (Myersville)

Golf club featuring a challenging but fair track with panoramic scenery.

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Golf course with hilly terrain and a peaceful atmosphere, also featuring an elevated view of the city.

2701 St Lo Dr B (Baltimore)

Golf course with hilly terrain and a peaceful atmosphere, also featuring an elevated view of the city.

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Harbor East Cinemas

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Clean movie theater featuring plush seating, a bar and a concession stand, plus validation for parking.

645 S President St (Baltimore)

Clean movie theater featuring plush seating, a bar and a concession stand, plus validation for parking.

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Challenging, family-friendly venue featuring a variety of themed escape rooms, plus birthday parties and discounted rebooking.

924 N East St

Challenging, family-friendly venue featuring a variety of themed escape rooms, plus birthday parties and discounted rebooking.

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Golf course with a bar and grill featuring a signature course designed by Ault and Clark.

8329 Fingerboard Rd (Urbana)

Golf course with a bar and grill featuring a signature course designed by Ault and Clark.

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Members-only country club hosting events, weddings, and holiday parties, plus bowling.

4712 Club Rd (Baltimore)

Members-only country club hosting events, weddings, and holiday parties, plus bowling.

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Free visitor center offering souvenir and gift shops, exhibits and a film.

151 East St

Free visitor center offering souvenir and gift shops, exhibits and a film.

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Miniature golf complex with 2 options – 19 and 24 holes each – plus an arcade in the clubhouse.

21036 National Pike (Boonsboro)

Miniature golf complex with 2 options – 19 and 24 holes each – plus an arcade in the clubhouse.

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The Senator Theatre

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Grand 1939 theater, plus 3 modern cinemas, showing both Hollywood blockbusters & indie films.

5904 York Rd (Baltimore)

Grand 1939 theater, plus 3 modern cinemas, showing both Hollywood blockbusters & indie films.

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Golf club offering a course with new electric carts, and well-kept greens.

10502 Glade Rd (Woodsboro)

Golf club offering a course with new electric carts, and well-kept greens.

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This long-running 18-hole golf course once hosted Arnold Palmer & features a pro shop.

6001 Hillen Rd (Baltimore)

This long-running 18-hole golf course once hosted Arnold Palmer & features a pro shop.

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Country club featuring a golf course, driving range, pool, and event space.

9535 Mapleville Rd (Hagerstown)

Country club featuring a golf course, driving range, pool, and event space.

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Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.

5830 Ballenger Creek Pike

Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.

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Parkway Theatre

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Historic movie theater featuring curated films, locally sourced concessions & a bar-lounge.

5 W North Ave (Baltimore)

Historic movie theater featuring curated films, locally sourced concessions & a bar-lounge.

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Family-friendly venue featuring a collection of 1980s/90s-era arcade games, plus pinball machines and console games.

1301 W Patrick St Ste 132

Family-friendly venue featuring a collection of 1980s/90s-era arcade games, plus pinball machines and console games.

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Charles Theatre

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Maryland Film Festival host specializing in first-run independent & foreign film showings.

1711 N Charles St (Baltimore)

Maryland Film Festival host specializing in first-run independent & foreign film showings.

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Arcade with traditional, escape room and bowling alley games, as well as a restaurant.

4725 Arcadia Dr

Arcade with traditional, escape room and bowling alley games, as well as a restaurant.

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PB Dye Golf Club

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Challenging course with immaculately-kept fairways and greens, featuring a driving range.

9526 Dr Perry Rd (Ijamsville)

Challenging course with immaculately-kept fairways and greens, featuring a driving range.

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World Trade Center's 27th-floor observation tower with 360-degree views of the city & harbor.

401 E Pratt St 27th floor (Baltimore)

World Trade Center's 27th-floor observation tower with 360-degree views of the city & harbor.

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Entertaining game center where teams navigate a room to solve puzzles and find secrets in under 60 minutes.

13 E Patrick St

Entertaining game center where teams navigate a room to solve puzzles and find secrets in under 60 minutes.

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Well-maintained public golf course featuring 2 courses, woodlands, and a putting and chipping area.

2309 Ridge Rd #2 (Baltimore)

Well-maintained public golf course featuring 2 courses, woodlands, and a putting and chipping area.

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