In and around Frederick
Historic downtown & Carroll Creek
Walk the creekside park and downtown streets. The National Museum of Civil War Medicine ↗ is in the historic center.
Mountain trails
Explore Catoctin Mountain Park ↗ or a section of the Appalachian Trail at Gathland ↗. Check trail conditions and transport in advance.
Civil War landscapes
Monocacy National Battlefield ↗ lies near Frederick. Antietam National Battlefield ↗ and South Mountain sites offer additional history farther west.
Washington, DC
The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History ↗, National Mall museums, and the Smithsonian’s National Zoo ↗ make natural science-focused visits. The Zoo currently requires free entry passes; check its site before going.
Baltimore
Baltimore’s Inner Harbor ↗ offers waterfront attractions, including the National Aquarium ↗.
These are independent trip ideas, not scheduled ConGen excursions. Confirm opening times, tickets, and travel arrangements with each destination.