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Frederick County offers groups an array of activities amid stunning mountain scenery, wineries, vibrant communities, and other attractions. For example, groups can enjoy an easy hike along the Appalachian Trail, tours of American battlefield sites, and drinks at a few local breweries—all in one day.
In charming downtown Frederick, the county seat, Delaplaine Arts Center has seven galleries featuring artwork by regional and national artists. The arts center, occupying a historic mill building, is available for private events; its largest space can accommodate up to 100 people. Weinberg Center for the Arts, located in a historic 1926 movie palace, offers year-round cultural activities, including theatrical performances and film festivals. Venue features include an auditorium seating 1,183 people and a lobby area for receptions of 120 guests.
Hotels with event space include Clarion Hotel and Frederick Events Center, which has 15,000 square feet of meeting and event space and can host 860 guests for receptions and 645 for banquets in its largest space. The 167-room Hampton Inn Frederick, located near Interstate 270, features 7,264 square feet of event space and accommodates 250 for receptions and 200 theater style in its largest space. Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Detrick has 104 guest rooms and 2,128 square feet across four meeting rooms. It can host a capacity of 253 people for receptions in its largest space.
Last December, downtown Frederick welcomed its first new hotel in 50 years, Visitation Hotel Frederick, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel. The boutique property, a thoughtfully renovated former Catholic school and convent, features 65 guest rooms and 12,441 square feet of event space across 12 rooms. The largest event space, a 2,714-square-foot ballroom, accommodates 280 seated theater style, 204 for banquets, and 145 in a schoolroom configuration. The hotel also offers onsite dining at Wye Oak Tavern, led by Chef Bryan Voltaggio, a former contestant on Food Network’s Top Chef program.
