Historic Frederick, Maryland, Daytripper's Dream Destination
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For decades Frederick, Maryland has been known for its historical past and beautiful setting at the foot of the Catoctin Mountains. During the last ten years there has been a dining revolution taking place that arguably started with Volt. For high-end dining Volt, with its star chef Bryan Voltaggio, sets the mark for the best Frederick has to offer in fine dining.
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High end dining in a classy building
Whether you come for dinner or brunch you get innovative cooking with top-notch ingredients, many locally sourced. If it’s a once in a lifetime dining memory you are looking for try Volt’s table 21 where chefs prepare a 21 course tasting menu at the …show more content…
Try the wood fired macaroni and cheese as either a side or entrée for their spin on this comfort food classic. If you are there for the bar scene try a beer and a sporting event in the sports bar section. Their bar menu is sure to please with the sweet potato fries or Maryland crab dip and a cold brew. In the summer bring your well-behaved dog to their patio where fido gets to enjoy a meal out. Frederick on the whole is a very dog-friendly town with many shops having dog water bowls outside on the sidewalk. Beer lovers will enjoy touring and tasting the Flying Dog Brewery ten minutes south of town. Frederick really scored big when this Colorado brewery decided to re-locate to 4607 Wedgwood Blvd. Bring your thirst for adventure and check their website for tour and tasting …show more content…
The three story Delaplaine Arts Center on Carroll Creek Linear Park is art central in Frederick. They have a special events space for weddings or private parties, and sell some of the local artist's work in their gift shop. Check with them to see what is showing in their galleries during your visit.
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Whether you come for food, history, or shopping, Frederick delivers. Best time to visit is spring, summer or fall to get the most of this pedestrian friendly town. Just be sure to bring your appetite!
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For the central downtown parking there are two town operated multi-level lots: one by the library on Patrick Street and the other just east of Market Street on Church Street. Parking is free on most weekends in December, and not expensive the rest of the year. Some special events cost as much as $6 flat rate parking, but usually you will pay no more than $2-3 for your visit. Everedy Square/Shab Row parking is free at their lot just off of East Street behind the Shab Row Tea