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Frederick, Lily Pons, and Sugar Loaf Mountain, MD - Frederick MD Weekend Getaway

Preview: Founded in 1745 by English and German settlers, this delightful town was originally called Fredericktown. As a frontier town it served the wagon trains that traveled through the surrounding fertile farmland on their way west across the mountains. Frederick has a wealth of historic points. Located in the beautiful countryside of Frederick County, Lily Pons is for the nature lover and curiosity seeker alike. Sugar Loaf Mountain is within 3,000 acres of privately owned countryside known as Stronghold. The estate was deeded to the Stronghold Corporation by its owner, Gordon Strong, to provide a natural preserve for the public to enjoy. More than 100,000 visitors come to Stronghold each year. This chapter from the DayTrips series describes many fascinating, exciting, (and many free of charge) things to do, most within a two-hour drive of Baltimore. Each Day Trip includes destination highlights, places to visit along the way, choice restaurants and lodging, and shopping.
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Duration: One day to several days
Best Time to Go: Year-round
This travel guide comes from:
Day Trips from Baltimore Guide Book



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Date of Trip: 7/8/2003
Rating: 5 Stars
Review: We loved Frederick, especially the home of Barbara Frietchie.



Frederick MD Weather Forecast

Important Message
Winter storm warning in effect until 7 PM est Wednesday.
Rest Of This Afternoon
Snow. Snow accumulation around an inch. Highs in the upper 20s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent.
Tonight
Snow. Additional snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches. Lows in the mid 20s. East winds 5 to 10 mph...becoming northeast with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of snow near 100 percent.
Wednesday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Snow may be heavy at times in the morning with visibility one quarter mile or less at times. Total snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches. Windy with highs in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph... Increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph in the afternoon. Chance of snow near 100 percent.

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