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There is something truly special about Frederick, Maryland during the holiday season.
The historic buildings are adorned with seasonal decor, Carroll Creek lights up with the world-famous Sailing through the Winter Solstice boats, holiday events are happening every week, and there is no shortage of great shopping & dining.
Best of all, though, these festivities aren’t only fun, but also represent an opportunity for our local economy to benefit from a month-long surge in tourism.
As the hustle and bustle sets in, we encourage you to intentionally set aside some time to appreciate the unique seasonal joys of our local community. In choosing to shop, connect, and give-back locally, you’ll make a real difference for your neighbors and be an important part of what makes Frederick such a special place to live and work.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), the outdoor recreation economy produced a record $682 billion in economic output, 4.5 million jobs, and 1.9% of the total U.S. GDP in 2021.
We caught up with 4 local businesses that are exclusively dedicated to the outdoor recreation and asked them to share news from the industry, and a few tricks of the trade for Frederick residents wanting to join in the fun this summer.
With bicycle-friendly city streets, easy access to the C&O canal, beautiful rolling countryside & mountain trails, and one-of-a-kind cycling festivals, Frederick has become a world-renowned destination for peddlers of all varieties and skill levels.
Below we take a quick look through the businesses, events, trails, and community groups that help support Frederick’s vibrant peddling ecosystem.
Restaurants play a major role in the United States’ economy. Last year, despite the pandemic, restaurant industry sales generated $799 billion in our nation and employed 14.5 million Americans. As a renowned "foodie" haven, the economic impact of food & beverage businesses is particularly strong in Frederick.
Get ready to Shake Your Key’s – Frederick’s team is back! Opening Day is next week and The City is excited to see the baseball team return to play this season. Due to the restructuring decisions made by Major League Baseball last year, the 2021 Keys will play in a newly created MLB Draft League. Learn more about what to expect here.
Despite the challenging year, things are starting to look up in our local arts community. We caught up with some of these local businesses & organizations and asked them to ‘tell us something good’ — ranging from accomplishments despite COVID, to returning services & exciting new initiatives, to encouraging trends they are seeing in their industry.
