1. Half of the US population lives within 4 hours of Frederick MD. That means there is a 50% chance that someone you know and love is an afternoon's drive away. 2. Frederick MD is close to Washington D.C. and Baltimore, two awesome cities, but far enough away, too. We're about an hour from each city. One can take a short trip to enjoy all the features of our nation's capital, or of the largest city in Maryland, and return home to the peace and quiet of Frederick. 3. Frederick MD is within 4 hours of all the best getaways. Whether you want a weekend getaway or a day-trip for your Stay-cation, almost anything you want to do is within driving distance. Beaches, mountains, hiking, skiing, museums, history, train-rides, lobbying Congress, taking in a show, boating, hiking, fishing, hunting, flying,...you name it. 4. The Best Restaurants are in Frederick MD. For some reason, Frederick folks are foodies, because we have some of the best non-chain restaurants around. The latest addition, Volt, with chef Brian Voltagio of "Top Chef" fame, is only one of the many fabulous choices. 5. Frederick is the best of a small city and the best of a large town. There's something for everyone in Frederick. Frederick has a population of around 60,000. The small city amenities provide theater, community events, museums, an art community and many cultural events. The charm of a large town is not lost, because Frederick is still a friendly place. 6. The Historic District in Frederick is the charming destination center of the area. The Historic District in Downtown Frederick is quickly becoming a draw for residents and tourists alike. The yearly "In the Street" celebration in September brings more than 50,000 people out to enjoy all that downtown Frederick has to offer. The 50-square blocks of the Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places. Read more about Frederick, Md History.
7. Education in Frederick County is a Priority. Frederick County Public School students are tops in the state in test scores, including SAT scores. University of Maryland has satellite campuses within easy driving distance of Frederick, as well as Hood College, and Frederick Community College. Frederick Community College has a superior nursing school, with some of the highest percentages of graduates to pass the state exam. Education remains a top priority in Frederick County. 8. Recreation is all around Frederick. Whether you like individual or team sports, or whether your children love sports, the parks and community recreation leagues are plentiful. Frederick is also surrounded by several beautiful National and State Parks: - National Parks like Monocacy National Battlefield, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Antietam National Battlefield, and C & O Canal.
- State Parks like Catoctin Mountain & Cunningham Falls State Park, Gathland, Greenbriar, and Gambrill State Park.
- Frederick County has numerous parks, like Carroll Creek Wildlife Park, Fountain Rock Park, Pinecliff, Fountaindale, and Rose Hill Manor. Frederick County is truly a park-lover's paradise!
9. Frederick is close to 3 International Airports, Reagan National, Dulles, and BWI. Frederick is home to a growing regional airport, where the Airline Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) international headquarters resides, and is close to two others, Hagerstown Regional Airport and Gaithersburg Regional Airport. Travel is easy to Frederick residents. 10. One of the most desirable qualities about Frederick is its Affordability. The cost of living and the quality of life in Frederick Maryland beats all other suburbs of Washington D.C. I could be biased... but if I am, 225,000 other people agree with me, Frederick Maryland is a great place to live. |