Toppings Pizza

Toppings Pizza is a great place to get a pizza. Located near Giant at Kingsbrook off New Design Road. The place is clean and friendly. The prices and food are excellent.

About John Hanson

John Hanson resided in Frederick when he was elected the first President of the United States in Congress Assembled in 1781.

Gambrill Mountain Soaps

Gambrill Mountain Soaps are created with the utmost care in Gambrill Mountain (in the Catoctins) in Frederick County, Maryland.

Browse through their list of herbal and country soaps online at http://www.gambrillmountainsoap.com

Shanghai Gourmet Chinese Restaurant

Come visit the Shanghai Gourmet Chinese Restaurant is located at 1080 West Patrick Street, Frederick.
Phone: 301-695-8515

Hours
Sun-Thurs 11:00am-10:00pm
Fri & Sat 11:00am-11:00pm
Lunch Hours are daily from 11:00am to 3:00pm
All House Specialties are served with steamed rice and Hot & Spicy can be altered to your taste.

Visit their website: http://www.chinesefood.f2s.com

Who was Thomas Johnson?

Frederick resident Thomas Johnson became Maryland´s first elected governor, in 1777. Then, as associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, in 1792, he penned the first written opinion in court reports.

Weinberg Center for the Performing Arts

Seniors are also encouraged to get involved in Frederick´s dynamic arts community by volunteering at the Weinberg Center for the Performing Arts or the annual Festival of the Arts. If there is a cause or an interest, there is probably a volunteer opportunity!

South Mountain Creamery

South Mountain Creamery is located at 8305 Bolivar Rd in Middletown, near Frederick. South Mountain Creamery is a subsidiary of Sowers Dairy & Poultry and has expanded and now sells farm. Store hours are Monday-Saturday 8:30-7:00, and Sunday from 11:00-7:00. Call 301-371-8565 or visit their website at... http://www.southmountaincreamery.com

Legendary Barbara Fritchie

Legendary Barbara Fritchie, immortalized in Whittier´s verse for her September 1862 defiant Union Flag-waving in view of Confederate troops, has been Frederick´s number one tourist attraction.

Read the poem by John Greenleaf Whittier in the "My Articles" link at http://frederick.lifetips.com

Seton Shrine Center

The National Shrine of Elizabeth Ann Seton and the Seton Shrine Center are located at 333 South Seton Avenue in Emmitsburg, outside of Frederick. Learn about the life of Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first native-born American saint, in this museum and shrine. For more information call 301-447-6606.

Buffalo Wings

If you like wings, beer and pool "Buffalo Wings
and Beer" is the place to be! This place is located on the Golden Mile in the Willowdale Shopping Center.
WARNING: The "Insane Cock Sauce", will make you cry it´s so hot.

Pinecliff Park

Pinecliff Park, off Reich´s Ford Road in Frederick, has an A-frame building and pavilions for rent, which overlook the winding Monocacy River. There is also ice-skating and a sled run there.

Catoctin Furnace

Catoctin Furnace is located on U.S. 15 and Route 806 in Thurmont, just north of Frederick. Built in 1774 by Governor Thomas Johnson´s family, the furnace produced iron for Revolutionary and Civil War arms. This site is part of Cunningham Falls State Park. For more information call 301-271-7574.

The Hessian Barracks

Hessian Barracks
The Hessian Barracks located at 101 Clarke Place in Frederick was built in 1777 to house soldiers. This historic structure later housed the first Maryland School for the Deaf. The Barracks are only open for tours a few times during the year by appointment only, so it is best to call ahead for tour dates. The number to call is 301-228-2888.

Brunswick Railroad Museum

The Brunswick Railroad Museum is located at 40 West Potomac Street in Brunswick near Fredeick. Built in 1910, this museum was once home to the laborers who worked in Brunswick´s thriving railroad community. The museum features an early 1900's lifestyle and a HO model train layout. The museum is open Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 - 4 p.m., with hours on Thursdays and Fridays during warmer months. Call 301-834-7100 for further information.

Heartly House Domestic Violence Program

The Heartly House Domestic Violence Program located in Frederick needs volunteers for their hotline. Volunteers must be over 18 years of age. Training sessions take place three times a year. For more information call 301-662-8800.

Barbara Fritchie Home and Museum

Barbara Fritchie was a famous Frederick pioneer who was immortalized in a poem by John Greenleaf Whittier´. The poem retells the story of her alleged confrontation with Stonewall Jackson during the Civil War. The Barbara Fritchie Home and Museum has been restored and refurbished to look as it did when Barbara Fritchie resided in the home. The Barbara Fritchie Home and Museum is located at 154 W. Patrick Street in Frederick.

The home is open for visitors April through November, weekdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (closed on Tuesdays) and Sundays from 1 - 4 p.m. For more information call 301-698-0630.

Gambrill House/Monocacy National Battlefield

The Gambrill House located on Route 355 (4801 Urbana Pike), in Frederick was built in 1872 by James Gambrill. Gambrill was a successful Miller in the Frederick area in his day. The Second Empire-style house has been restored and is currently the headquarters of the Historic Preservation Training Center. The Gambrill House/Monocacy National Battlefield is open 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday (major holidays excluded.) Free admission is offered to the Monocacy National Battlefield. For more information call 301-662-3515.

Frederick Trailheads

Here´s a great online group sponsored by Yahoo!

Join the Frederick Trailheads!
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Frederick_Trailheads

Frederick Maryland Area Backpackers and Hikers. For all those in the area that enjoy spending the day (or more) outdoors on Local and surrounding area trails.

Susan Smith Artwear

"Unique hand-woven clothing that blurs the distiction between art and craft. Subtle and sophisticated
or colorful and offbeat, designs that appeal to women of every size and age."

Located at 7309 Westwood Drive, Frederick. Visit the website...http://www.susansmithartwear.com