2021

Colonial charm, shopping and restaurants along a beautiful downtown river walk.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Mount Olivet Cemetery - Francis Scott Key Burial Site

Year Round Walk

SN: 116889 - 2021 / 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

The event is closed

From Sat, Jan 2nd, 2021 to Dec 31st, 2021

Start box available: Daily 9 AM - 5:30 PM

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 MD Visitor's Center 151 East St, Frederick, MD 21701

WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.

reasons to do the event

Special programs

None provided

CC: Frederick County

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Event comments

Trail is on sidewalks and roadsides, passing historical homes and Schifferstadt Museum; through Baker and Carroll Creek Linear Park, and Hood College; visiting Mt. Olivet Cemetery, resting place of Francis Scott Key and Confederate soldiers; passing the Hessian Barracks; under the Community Bridge; and along Frederick's "Antique Walk." Walk is in Frederick County. Please take time to visit the center and the short movie on the highlights of Frederick County. 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 $3.00. Children 12 and under walk for free (IVV credit included) courtesy of Freestate Happy Wanderers.

conditions for the event

Rating: 1A, Distance: 5, 10km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Easy

Wheelchairs: Medium

Event information

VC open daily 9:00-5:30. Closed New Years, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Trail is on sidewalks and roadsides and includes numerous places of interest, historical and otherwise. Start Box located at counter inside Visitor Center. Ask attendant.

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.

Maps phrase and directions link

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Frederick MD Visitor's Center 151 East St, Frederick, MD 21701

event sponsor

Freestate Happy Wanderers (AVA-0190)

Event website: www.mdvolks.org/freestate

point of contact

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