Frederick's best dance studios have taken center stage, choreographing their way into the hearts of the community. Together, they move in harmony to the beat of the county's vibrant scene, each studio a leap ahead in fostering grace and discipline.Above,...
Candy stores: The architects of smiles. At these nostalgia havens, nearly every confection is a ticket to childhood.This year's winner, Gateway Candyland, is a "corner store that still sells those little pieces of heaven," according to its website. Pop by,...
When it’s time to plan a party for the little in your life, check out these local favorites. At Summers Farm, voted tops in Best of the Best, kids can enjoy pumpkin picking (in season), a corn maze, zip lining,...
Frederick's recipe for family fun is as diverse as it is delightful. Screening both blockbusters and subtle art films, Warehouse Cinemas (above), with its heated reclining seats and craft beer menu, tops the Best of the Best list this year....
One thing's for sure: Frederick knows how to throw a party. Held in September, The Great Frederick Fair (pictured above) is perhaps the county's biggest event, and clearly the favorite, according to locals who voted it tops in Best of...
In the culinary playground of Frederick, some eateries have mastered the recipe for family-friendly dining: a pinch of patience, a dash of creativity, and a heaping spoonful of fun. These are places where the menu caters to taste buds young...
Step into history and embrace the tales that shaped Frederick, Maryland. At the National Museum of Civil War Medicine (above), uncover the riveting tales of battlefield balms and medical mastery. During spooky season, you can also take an exclusive Haunted...
Let the curtains rise and the young imaginations soar! The realm of children's theater is a magical tapestry woven with vibrant stories, enchanting characters and lessons masked in mirth. Taking the winner’s spot in Best of the Best this year,...
Eager to pluck nature's bounty straight from the source and breathe in some farm-fresh air? Visit Frederick’s top orchards and fields, as voted on by locals in Best of the Best, The Frederick News-Post's annual readers’ choice awards. At local favorite Catoctin...
When summertime rolls around, these camps are the go-to spots for fun, learning, and adventure, as voted on by locals in Best of the Best. 24/7 Dance Studio lets kids pirouette and groove their way through the sunniest season. Frederick...
Orange you glad when fall rolls around, cause that means it’s pumpkin pickin’ season?At Summers Farm Adventure, take a free wagon ride out to the fields, where you’ll find oversized Atlantic Giant and Big Moose varieties, plus a host of...