Frederick · Frederick County, MD

Arts & Culture in Frederick

Scout analyzed 81 Frederick places and surfaced the ones that actually fit arts & culture.

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Typical spend

$20

Typical visit

2.2 hr

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Frederick Date Night: Arts and Elegant Dinner

Start your evening with a light bite before immersing yourselves in a captivating performance at the Weinberg Center for the Arts. Afterwards, linger over a delicious dinner at an acclaimed downtown restaurant, making for a memorable date night in Frederick.

Budget-Friendly Evening in Downtown Frederick

Discover the fascinating history of Civil War medicine, then grab a casual and affordable dinner nearby. Finish your evening with a leisurely stroll along Frederick's scenic Carroll Creek Park, providing a delightful and budget-conscious outing.

Best neighborhoods for arts & culture

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Downtown

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Ijamsville

1 matching spots

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Arts & Culture

Frederick Fairgrounds - Home of The Great Frederick Fair

Frederick Fairgrounds is a large mixed-use event venue primarily for large-scale annual fairs, offering a day-long family outing. Expect to spend 4+ hours and $20-$80+ per person on entry, food, and activities. It pairs well with other local attractions if you plan multiple days in the area.

FoodAnimalsArts

$20–$80 typical4 hr visitmoderate parking

Arts & Culture

Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums

Spend 2-3 hours exploring a 1790s manor house and 43 acres of grounds, ideal for families or history buffs. Entry costs about $5-$15 per person.

ArtsHistoryOutdoors

$5–$15 typical2 hr visiteasy parking

Downtown

Frederick Visitor Center

The Frederick Visitor Center is good for starting a day exploring Frederick, offering maps, local information, and a gift shop. Expect to spend an hour and potentially purchase souvenirs or guidebooks.

HistoryShoppingArts

$0–$20 typical1 hr visiteasy parking

Arts & Culture

Washington County Museum of Fine Arts

This museum is good for a 1.5-hour indoor outing, perfect for pairing with a local lunch or walk, and typically costs little to nothing per person.

ArtsHistoryViews

$0–$10 typical2 hr visiteasy parking

Downtown

Weinberg Center for the Arts

The Weinberg Center is suitable for an evening outing to see a show, often paired with dinner nearby. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and $25-$100 per person on tickets.

Live musicArtsRelaxed

$25–$100 typical2.3 hr visitmoderate parking

Downtown

National Museum of Civil War Medicine

This museum offers an educational look at Civil War medicine, typically taking 1.5 hours to explore. Expect to spend $10-15 per person for admission, suitable as a daytime activity in downtown Frederick.

ArtsHistoryEducational

$10–$15 typical2 hr visitmoderate parking

Ijamsville

Green Meadows Petting Farm

Green Meadows Petting Farm is suitable for a 2-3 hour family outing, particularly with younger children. Expect to spend around $15-25 per person for admission and basic activities.

AnimalsOutdoorsPlayful

$15–$25 typical2 hr visiteasy parking