We recently hosted our Best of the Best Celebration event at Union Mills Public House - the events…read morewas amazing from start to finish. The space was beautiful, the staff was 5-star and great to work with, and the food was delicious. I will definitely be keeping them in mind for future events.

I recently attempted to visit this venue for a show. Between the lack of parking spaces and a…read morebelligerent on-site employee, we were unable to attend a show we had purchased tickets for. I would highly recommend avoiding this venue at all costs.

This was more of a bar than a distillery, but you can do tastings. This long storefront goes all…read morethe way to the back, bar ending 1/3 the way down. Back area has the ability to be rented out for small parties.

This woman own distillery company is tucked away in downtown Frederick. Everything is amazing…read more There are many options of Maryland Rye, Bourbon, and seasonal cocktails, and much more. their slogan is Ward of ordinary and that is exactly what they do. The cocktails are tasty and our price perfectly. It's nice to be able to find a good distillery that offers decent price beverages. At this time they don't serve any food however, right next-door is Maxwell's and because of its location, they're plenty of other location to stop by. My favorite cocktail was the seasonal mule stopping in this holiday seasoning. Get yourself one it's very tasty. This place decor was great point and the service was amazing love the ambience in the expose brick mixed in with a few chandeliers and oversize chairs for a photo ops.

This is my all time, absolute favorite bar in Frederick. I almost wanted to refrain from saying…read morethat to avoid it getting too packed but this place definitely deserves the attention. I always make sure to stop by whenever I'm in Frederick. The ambiance is like a dim light basement, a clean and moody aesthetic with bar seating and couch seating. It does get loud in there and I think that's because the sound of everyone's voice just bounces against too many hard surfaces. Nonetheless it's super cozy and my favorite spot!! The drinks are all fantastic. They make their own organic distilled liquor and on top of that they away have seasonal drink selections. I go there wanting the same drink but also try something new and it never disappoints! They craft their cocktails with love and care and really put effort into a delicious well rounded cocktail. This is my go to spot for gin, I'm not even a gin drinker but I am now because their gin is amazingly smooth. I can't say enough great things!

Popped in on a whim and didn't regret it at all. The ambiance was great right from the start. It's…read moremodern, comfortable, and has really great aesthetics. It's a relaxed, welcoming spot and a perfect place to hang out for a bit. The staff was amazing, super friendly, and really knowledgeable about everything they offer. The tasting was great and gave a good feel for their lineup. I really liked that they use locally sourced ingredients across a variety of their spirits. You can tell there's a lot of care put into what they're producing. Definitely recommend stopping in. Afterward, head over to their bar next door and try a cocktail made with their spirits. It's absolutely worth it.

Staff friendly. Clean, nice hot water. Sometimes the light on the timer go out too soon and you are…read moreleft in the dark. Nice lockers, Have to pay for a membership They are on the Silver Sneakers if that is on your insurance.

The William R Talley Recreation Center is location in Downtown Frederick. From the outside, it…read morelooks fairly majestic. It looks almost castle-esk. Actually, just having looked back at pictures, it is very CASTLE - esk. It's practically a large castle. So, you get into the center and it's more like a large gym space though. The ceiling is very high which is nice- makes the room very airy. I was here for the Maryland Ensemble Theater's Retro Prom. They decorated the place nicely. And the venue seems like it could easily fit 500 people reception style. There is a lack of parking, but the large expansive room makes up for it. If memory serves me right, there were basketball hoops attached to the ceiling. It is very much like a gym feel. There are fields around the building. A great large event venue in a town where not many at all exist.

Interesting unique hotel in the heart of downtown Frederick. The hotel used to be an all-girls…read morecatholic school before it got converted to a hotel. Pros: -Within walking distance to bars and restaurants in downtown Frederick -Great service -Nice clean bathroom -the restaurant on site, Wye Oak Tavern, feels like you're in a church with high ceilings and pretty architecture steeped in history -Easy parking -Valet offered -free candy by the front desk! -filters water stations around the hotel -lattes and pastries in the cafe were delicious Cons: -Thermostat was inconsistent and not very responsive; the room was warm and stuffy at times -getting in/out of the hotel felt like a maze -if you're bringing a gaming console, Marriott box causes latency -pillows were super soft, could be a tad bit more firm -TV was poorly mounted to the wall (we found a crumpled paper towel in the back used to line it up to the rack) -if you're a light sleeper - church bells can be heard in the morning even though we were farther away from it than other rooms Overall I'd stay here again. Seems like the only hotel in the area that doesn't require you to drive to the bustling parts of downtown

I'm a bit on the fence about this hotel…read more I arrived at 11am, ahead of 4pm check-in. I used valet parking, as street parking on a Sunday was impossible and valet was very convenient. It took only a couple of minutes to fetch my car when needed. There was a gentleman that helped carry my bags up the stairs, and to the registration desk inside. Once I got to the reception area (one staff member behind the desk), I was told that to check in before 12pm there's a $100 fee, if I checked in between 12pm and 2pm there's a $50 fee, and after 2pm there is no fee. I was here for a staycation so I decided to check-in at 2pm after brunch and a movie. They have limited space to store luggage, so I had to call for my car and store my luggage there, then have them park my car again. When I returned at around 2:30pm, I was told the bridal/presidential suite was actually a cottage furthest away from reception/main building and that the valet would park my car right outside the cottage for my convenience. When I walked down to the cottage I noticed the keycards didn't have any branding on them - and they also didn't work, so I had to rely on my mobile key instead of walking all the way back to the front desk. My first impression of the cottage was that the building was visibly older and there was a slight smell that lay witness to its age. There was also no sound proofing as I could hear a bell ring every 15 minutes nearby and I can hear cars driving by in the bedroom. The thermostat was set to 82° in the bedroom and 73° in the sitting room. It was HOT! The chain on the front door was broken and the door to the semi-private outdoor space didn't seem to secure (but I'm also paranoid about those things). I also noticed that the TV in the bedroom worked, but the TV in the sitting room wouldn't turn on. I spent most of my time at the hotel reading in my room, so I didn't get intel on all of the benefits of the suite such as the fireplace lights that look like candles and the dining options at the hotel, but I liked that the cottage was closer to the street so I had easy access when walking to restaurants. When preparing for bed and spending some time in the bathroom, I couldn't get warm or hot water from the sinks. It just ran cold, but the tub was able to run warm/hot-ish water. I didn't test the shower since it had a rainfall shower head and I didn't bring any shower caps. The towels were just OK, but the bed was super comfortable and hard to leave in the morning. This hotel has some kinks that need to be worked out. It would be great if they could have more than one person at the reception desk in case someone needs to step away. I was locked out of my suite after I requested late checkout and no one was at the desk to answer the phone. I had to walk all the way there and wait for someone to return to assist. I don't typically visit Frederick often, but if I were to return I would prefer a more modern hotel that is priced reasonably. Providing high end services and clean and detailed accommodations would help to justify the price, but it seemed that this hotel was cheaply renovated and cheaply furnished and provided limited services for guests.

Wandering around Frederick, I walked inside a historic house to find exhibits set up by one of the…read moreoldest historical societies in the country. Two friendly women greeted me and encouraged me to buy a $12 ticket to visit. The bottom floor takes visitors through several rooms of art and history of Frederick County. Upstairs are exhibits about the actual house and a few other topics. Outside is a garden that hosts events. I learned a lot about the area and saw art and photos about life back in the day. I also appreciated that the exhibit acknowledges that the house had owners that once enslaved people. Rather than ignoring it, they call it out.

This is THE PLACE for Frederick County History! Worth checking out if you're in the area. See some…read morecool stuff, go in the awesome building. Docents are nice and informative, or you can go self-guided. Takes credit cards for their admission but very much worth it. There is also a Research Center/Library in the basement, and the Taney House which is another museum owned by the same company. For one dollar more during the Taney House season, you can go to both museums.

We were in Frederick to see the Carroll Creek Lighted Sailboats and stumbled upon Massi through…read moreGoogle--what a perfect find. The moment we walked in, the staff made us feel welcome. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and genuinely warm. The restaurant itself feels like an old house converted into a cozy dining space, giving it a relaxed, family-dinner vibe that's hard to find these days. The food? Incredible. They had fried calamari on the menu, but we asked if they could grill it instead--and they happily did. It came out perfectly tender and delicious. The linguini with white clam sauce tasted exactly like something an Italian grandma would make--simple, comforting, and deeply authentic. And the Veal Massi with fresh mozzarella? Absolutely out of this world. Rich, flavorful, and unforgettable. We left full, happy, and already planning our next visit. Highly recommend this gem in Frederick!

Saturday evening dinner while in the area. Parked the next block over and walked in. We don't have…read morereservations but we were given a tip to come around 6:30pm for a table of 2. We took a table in the rear enclosed patio area near the bar. To start we ordered the meatball sliders. Two come with an order and they were good. I liked the toasted slider rolls, the tangy sauce and the spiciness of the meatball. Recommend cutting it in half to eat it without it flying out of the roll. Overall a good start. I ordered the gnocchi primavera which really wasn't in the traditional sense - as the vegetables were puréed together into an orange sauce. Had a good flavor and was served with burrata. Starters and entrees came out very close to each other which wasn't a bad thing. We also added a margherita pizza to share which looked weird - but tasted great. Nice crisp to the crust and thin. I usually think of a doughier crust with this kind of pizza but still good. Dessert was the fudge cake - rich in flavor, adding a coffee. Overall - would have loved to sit inside and get that experience but still good considering we didn't have a reservation. Our waiter - younger guy out back we good, though at times we leaned on the other bartender to help get refills.

Amazing customer service, great price for the space, and overall extremely accommodating. I would…read morehost another party in this space and recommend it to everyone. The only drawback is the heating food restrictions, but I completely understand for safety reasons.

10% off for being a Columbia resident and you get a free hour if you check in! Chairs, table,…read moremicrophones...all of that is provided! This is very spacious and convenient! There's even a kitchen area nearby the rooms to keep things running smoothly if you plan to have food at your event. Highly recommend this event venue, we loved it!

If you love history, specifically civil war history, make this a stop if you're in the area. Stop…read moreby the visitor's center first and pick up some guides & pamphlets to guide you on your journey through. Make sure you have a car, if not you'll be setting aside the whole day trying to walk it. Are you a jogger/cyclist? Love the outdoors? Then also make this a stop, maybe you'll learn something and pick up a few interests on your morning run. Do you fall into none of the previous categories? Well, maybe avoid it. Most of it just looks like big empty fields - it kind of is exactly that to the non-enthusiasts and imagination-deprived. The whole thing is free (including parking) for a budget friendly experience. My cons: 1). some portions lacked proper explanation as to what you were looking at. The "Grist Mill" location on the map did not have a mill. There was an office building with a "do not enter" sign and a small run down shack. Were either of those a mill? Sure didn't look like it. Did the mill just USED to stand here years ago? Who knows. As an actual history enthusiast I would've appreciated the ability to explore the historic buildings more. Several very old farmhouses related to the battle still stand and look in decent shape! Perhaps the budget does not allow, but it would be nice to place an employee at these places and allow people to tour. Also upon peering through the windows, it would seem a lot of history has been lost. The insides are barren and empty. Many times it felt like you'd get somewhere, step out and look at a field, then hop back in and go to the next place. This is coming from someone ACTUALLY interested. I'm not sure what the solution is, but I'm sure there's something they could do to make the experience a bit more compelling.

For history lovers, there's much to see at Monocacy National Battlefield. For non-history lovers…read morewho find all Civil War battlefields to be just boring fields, there's something for you too. For the history lovers: 1) Monuments: There are several monuments to stop and see that honor the fallen soldiers. 2) Buildings: From the new visitors center to a historic farm, there's plenty to see. Grist Mill, used as a Union field hospital, is worth a visit as well as Edgewood, a beautiful old home behind it. The Thomas House where civilians hid during the battle is worth a stop too. 3) Trails: There are several that offer beautiful views of the river. The trail by Grist Mill is family-friendly and popular for local families. Entrance is free!