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Sean de Luna - Middletown, MD

Our Local Favorites

Sean de Luna

Frederick County
Maryland

Check out our local picks, partners, and favorite places to visit in Frederick County. 

Frederick County:
Where Hip Meets Historic Everyday


Located less than one hour from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Gettysburg, the city of Frederick, Maryland is surrounded by mountain views, wineries, orchards and vibrant Main Street communities. Visitors can hike the Appalachian Trail, visit local breweries, and tour a battlefield all in one day.

Here, museums meet martini bars, scenic landscapes provide thrill seekers with adventure, and cutting-edge cuisine is served up in Civil War-era buildings alongside unique specialty shops, galleries, museums, and theaters.

 

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LET'S GO OUTSIDE AND PLAY!

Family owned since 1984, The Trail House® team helps all outdoor adventurers navigate shoes, clothes, or technical gear to feel great and look good outdoors.

Put simply, we love the outdoors and we want you to love it too. We want you to breathe in the seasons. We want you to find the adventure that makes your heart pump. We want you to explore. In your own backyard. On another continent. It doesn’t matter where, just that you’re playing outside.

 

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Maryland's premier meadery and winery bringing the world's oldest alcohol into the 21st century.


Woman-owned, family-operated. Locally crafted, Internationally awarded // Middletown, MD

Welcome to Orchid Cellar, Maryland's premier meadery and winery located in the Middletown Valley of Frederick County. We specialize in unique meads ranging from dry to sweet, still to sparkling, fruity to earthy, and even spicy. With our variety of meads and wine options, there is certainly a beverage for everyone to enjoy!

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THE BEST BIKES. THE BEST CARE.

Bike Doctor has been a staple of the Maryland cycling community for more than 30 years  (Est 1988). We now have a total of 7 stores uniquely outfitted to serve the cyclists in each of our communities. We're passionate about bicycles, and we proudly carry the best brands and provide the best service in a friendly atmosphere to each and every customer. Whether you like to ride casually at your local park or to ride competitively in a local crit, we're here to support you on your next cycling adventure.

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GO ON, YOU'VE EARNED IT: ​ATTABOY!
DOG FRIENDLY GARAGE & BEER GARDEN


PROUDLY BREWED IN FREDERICK, MD FOR ALL THE HARD-WORKING FOLKS OUT THERE WHO DESERVE A COLD BEER AT THE END OF A LONG DAY.

OUR SHARED LOVE OF BEER AND THE CASUAL, FUN COMMUNITY THAT BEER CREATES INSPIRED US TO BEGIN HOMEBREWING AND THEN DREAM OF OPENING OUR OWN BREWERY. SIX LONG YEARS, THREE SMALL APARTMENTS, ONE 2007 HONDA FIT LATER, WE'RE DOING IT!​

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ARTISAN COFFEE

We hand-roast every bean for the perfect flavor. We feature organic and fair-trade products, as well as special blends and flavored coffees.

Dublin Roasters is not your typical coffeehouse – simply put, we are fueled by love and positivity. From the beginning, we envisioned Dublin Roasters as more than just a place to get coffee. We have created a comfortable, inviting atmosphere and we strive to always be an integral part of this great community, in a number of amazing ways.

 

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OUR PICKS

Some more of our favorite local spots:

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Common Market Coop

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Beans in the Belfry - Cafe

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Gambrill State Park

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Lazy Fish - Sushi Restaurant

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ThorpeWood - Learning Center

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C&O Canal National Historical Park

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South Mountain Creamery

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Caboose Farm - Event Venue

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Cunningham Falls State Park

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Address

Hamburg Rd

Frederick, MD 21702

Events, resources and lodging for cyclists, hikers, and other outdoor enthusiasts in and around Frederick County, Maryland.

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