2025

Colonial charm, shopping and restaurants along a beautiful downtown river walk. Pass historical homes, museums, antique shops, Hood College, resting place of Francis Scott Key, Hessian Barracks, etc.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Mount Olivet Cemetery - Francis Scott Key Burial S

Year Round Walk

SN: 127484 - 2025 / Y1899

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Start Finish at Visitors Center
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Grave of Francis Scott Key
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Baker Park
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Covered Bridge
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when is the event

From Thu, Jan 2nd, 2025 to Dec 31st, 2025

Start box available: Daily 9 AM - 5:30 PM. Closed New Years, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

where is the event

Frederick, Maryland

The address/location to the Physical Start Box (PSB) for mapping services such as Google or Siri is as follows:

Frederick Maryland Visitor Center

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reasons to do the event

Special programs

Town Halls / City Halls

Walking with America's Veterans

CC: Frederick County

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Event comments

None provided

conditions for the event

Rating: 1A, Distance: 5, 10km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Easy

Wheelchairs: Medium

Event information

Start Box located at counter inside Visitor Center. Ask attendant. Please take time to visit the visitor center and the short movie on the highlights of Frederick County. There is so much to see and do, so be sure to ask. Remember to have your parking ticket validated at the Visitor's Center for 3 hours free parking. Fee for IVV credit or non-IVV is $4.00. Children 12 and under walk for free (IVV credit included) courtesy of Freestate Happy Wanderers.

Awards: 'A' Award available

how to get to the event

Driving to the start box

151 South East St, 21701. (800) 999-3613. Take I-70, Exit 54 N, to Downtown Frederick. Go through round-about, past traffic light at E South St to Visitor Center on left, approx 0.5 miles from I-70. Parking at the VC is limited. Go past VC, pass Commerce, turn left on E All Saints to park in parking garage ahead on right (125 E All Saints St). Take parking ticket with you, and return to the VC to register for walk. You can have parking ticket validated for 3 hours of free parking (M-F) if not a resident of Frederick County. Weekend parking in garage - Saturday $1 all day, Sunday $1 after 2pm. On Sunday park free all day on street at meters.

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Frederick Maryland Visitor Center

event sponsor

Freestate Happy Wanderers (AVA-0190)

Event website: sites.google.com/svsvc.org/fhw/home

point of contact

Click inside the box to send an email to the POC.