Frederick, MD Visitor Center
151 S East St. Frederick, MD I 301-600-4047
The Visitor Center is the perfect place to begin your trip to Frederick! Housed in a beautifully renovated circa-1899 industrial warehouse, the visitor center holds 2,200-square-feet of interpretive exhibits. A state-of-the-art theater features an introductory film about Frederick. A wide variety of maps, guides and information on regional attractions and events are available.
Open 7 days a week
9:00am-5:00pm
Special Holiday Hours | December 15-23
9:00am-5:30pm
Christmas Eve Hours | December 24
9:00am-12:00pm
Closed: New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
Adventure Starts Here
Friendly and knowledgeable Visitor Services Specialists are happy to suggest sites and attractions to suit your specific interests. A small souvenir shop offers items for purchase including Downtown Frederick Gift Cards.
A state-of-the-art theater features a new orientation film about Frederick, captioned in English. Infrared assistive listening devices are available upon request and can be secured at the front desk with identification.
Headsets are distributed free of charge (subject to availability). There are wheelchair-accessible seats and bathroom facilities located here.
Group Visits
If you are planning a group visit, please reach out to the visitor center in advance. The visitor center can provide welcome bags with area maps and information as well as assistance with group tour itinerary planning.
Spacious restrooms and designated short-term motorcoach parking directly in front of the building are available to groups.
Getting Here
Located at the edge of Downtown Frederick, the Visitor Center is easily accessible from major highways including Interstate 70, U.S. Route 15, and Interstate 270.
Short-term visitor parking, including accessible spaces, is available at designated spaces behind the visitor center. Out-of-county visitors receive three hours of free parking in the nearby East All Saints Street Parking Garage, located at 125 E. All Saints Street, Frederick. Bike racks are also available.