Date Night in Downtown

From an early morning meet-up to a night together on the town, we’ve got your next date covered!


There is just something so lovely about the beautiful and functional Carroll Creek that makes it the perfect destination for your next date. You can chat the night away with your sweetheart while admiring downtown’s very own lovers’ lane. Depending on the time of year you are adventuring downtown, you will also be able to admire incredible sculptures or illuminated boats to make this a date night you can repeat over and over again with the promise of something new.


Check out any of our five parking garages downtown at parkfrederick.org to make romantic plans to see the evening sunset from new heights! From the top of any of the five decks, you can get a front row seat to the SECOND most beautiful view in Frederick (the first being… your date of course!) and snap a selfie!

Whether you and your partner are artists at heart or simply admirers, the Delaplaine Arts Center is a must for the couple that embraces creativity! Bond with your sweetie with one of the many classes or workshops they offer or just take a stroll through the gallery exhibits together. Whether you’re showing off your own talent or admiring someone else’s, the Delaplaine provides the perfect sanctuary for a memorable date night that you and your partner are sure to appreciate.


Take a self-guided walking tour of our downtown art galleries! There’s no better way to admire local art than with your human artwork by your side. Grab a quick bite downtown before you embark on your tour to appreciate local creations in every way. Get started here!

If you only have a short time window in your jam-packed day to spend on each other, we understand! Dedicate a few moments of your day to sit down with your honey and enjoy a cup of coffee together.

Beans & Bagels | 49 E Patrick St
Cafe Nola | 4 E Patrick St
The Perfect Blend | 31 W Patrick St
Frederick Coffee Co | 100 N East St
Market St Boba & Beans | 35 N Market St
Starbucks | 104 N Market St
Ibiza Cafe | 8 W 4th St
Gravel & Grind | 15 E 6th St

If you can’t sit still, you’re not alone! Downtown Frederick is a great destination for couples that love to keep date night moving…. literally. To get moving right away, head to one of our downtown yoga, Pilates or wellness studios to sign up for a class or meditation workshop together.


Stop in and see our friends at The Trail House for all your outdoor activewear needs before embarking on a hike, friendly tennis match or picnic in the park.

Let’s be honest, some of us really do dream of a shopping date! With so many unique stores in our downtown, the hardest part will be figuring out where to start! From antiques to boutiques, you are sure to find something that you needed! Check out our full directory of shops here.


Treat your bodies to special relaxation and do it side by side by booking a couples’ massage or pedicure at one of our downtown massage studios or nail salons to spend some well-deserved down time together.

Man and woman enjoying a beer sampling at a brewery

Hit the town and find a table or spot at the bar in one of the many breweries or distilleries in Downtown Frederick. Grab a drink, take a tour, or participate in one of the scheduled activity nights by testing your wits at a game of trivia!

Attaboy Beer | 400 Sagner Ave #400
Steinhardt Brewing Co | 340 E Patrick St Suite 102
Idiom Brewing Co | 340 E Patrick St Suite 104
Tenth Ward Distilling Co | 55 E Patrick St
Olde Mother Brewing | 526 N Market St
RAK Brewing Co | 400 Sagner Ave #100
Rockwell Brewery | 880 N East St
McClintock Distilling Co | 35 S Carroll St

Put your thinking caps on and make a reservation at SureLocked In Escape Games or Clue IQ for a thoughtful take on date night. Solve puzzles together as you work to escape in time! You can prove to everyone that love really DOES conquer all!

Sign up for Maryland’s Oldest Ghost Tour and go where no other tour dares to go in “MARYLAND’S MOST HAUNTED CITY!” This unsettling (in the best way) ride through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody history is a perfect way to spend an evening with your partner. Reservations recommended.

From culturally diverse menus to farm-to-table offerings, look no further than Downtown Frederick’s expansive culinary scene for your next date night. See a full list of downtown restaurants here.