Frederick, Maryland

Frederick is a city in the U.S state of Maryland. Founded in 1745, it became the county seat of Frederick County after three years. Jewish settlement was seen in the city in 1740s. Though it is not clear that from where the name 'Frederick' was chosen, it has been derived from the names of Frederick Calvert, 6th Baron Baltimore and Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales.

Area & Location: Lies in the western part of the State of Maryland, Frederick is located at 39º25'35" Latitude North and 77º25'13" Longitude West. The city covers a total area of 52.9 sq. km. It has a population of 57,009 with a density of 997.7per sq. km.

Tourist Attractions: Home to many historic sites, the city is a popular tourist destination.

Transportation: Frederick Municipal Airport serves the city. Buses, cars, taxis are the other means of transportation in the city. A number of highways and expressways including Interstate 70, Interstate 270, and US Highway 40 pass through the city.

Hotels: Frederick hotels offer various services to its customers, which are exceptional. The comfy rooms and mouth-watering delicacies make them unique. Some of the famous hotels in the city are Residence Inn Frederick, Holiday Inn Frederick-Holidome & Conference Center, Hampton Inn & Suites Frederick-Fort Detrick, Courtyard Frederick, Holiday Inn Express Frederick, Hampton Inn Frederick, Frederick Days Inn, Holiday Inn Frederick - Fort Detrick, Sleep Inn, Comfort Inn Red Horse Frederick, Comfort Inn Frederick, Fairfield Inn Frederick, MainStay Suites, The Rambler Hotel, Econo Lodge and Quality Inn Historic Frederick.

Places of Attraction: Museum of Civil War Medicine, U.S. Army Fort Detrick, The Monocacy Battlefield, Rose Hill Manor, Schifferstadt, Barbara Fritchie House and Museum and National Shrine of St Elizabeth Ann Seton are the main historic sites in the city. The gorgeous examples of 18th and 19th century architectures can also be found here. The city is also home to a number of outdoor activities and attractions such as Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo, 90 parks and three covered bridges. Many markets, antique shops and art galleries include the entertainment centers in the city.