Frederick is getting coverage from the Washington, DC area lately!
"With more than 1,400 farms spread out over 200,000 acres, Frederick County, Maryland is at the heart of the D.C. area's thriving agricultural scene." - Edible DC. The Fall edition of Edible DC was released on October 24 and it showcases Frederick County's agritourism with mentions of several Frederick County farms and spotlighting local lunch options along the way. There is also a feature on Frederick's "Buy Local" campaign and great information on Frederick organic farms - Fox Haven Farm, Nick's Organic Farm, and Whitmore Farm. Be sure to check it out!
On October 31, the Washington Post ran an article about the Downtown Frederick area with one person commenting, “It’s the best of D.C. or Baltimore or New York without the hassle.” Frederick's unique blend of live, work and play is featured right along beside Old Town Alexandria, VA. Read the complete story here.
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Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Get Out & Enjoy What Frederick County Has to Offer
Cunningham Falls State ParkPhone:
301-271-757414039
Catoctin Hollow Rd.Thurmont, MD 21788 www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/cunninghamguide.html
Largest cascading waterfall in Maryland, Catoctin Iron Furnace, hiking
301-271-757414039
Catoctin Hollow Rd.Thurmont, MD 21788 www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/cunninghamguide.html
Largest cascading waterfall in Maryland, Catoctin Iron Furnace, hiking
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Hospitality and Expansion News
OED attended the groundbreaking for Plamondon Hospitality Partner's TownePlace Suites by Marriott today at 5050 Westview Drive in Frederick. This new hotel is the first TownePlace Suites built under Marriott's LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).
The new TownePlace Suites, slated to open in 2012, will feature 118 suites and 4 floors. Every room is designed as a suite with functional spaces for living and working and each hotel specializes in helping guests keep their routine and settle into the neighborhood.
Founded in 1996, Plamondon Hospitality Partners is led by a highly qualified team of owners and managers with more than 50 combined years of experience in the hospitality industry. Plamondon Hospitality Partners' current portfolio includes four select-service Marriott hotel properties in Frederick and Hagerstown, Maryland, where they are nationally recognized by Marriott for ranking in the top percentages for guest satisfaction and quality assurance scores. In 2010, Plamondon Hospitality Partners became the largest hospitality company in Western Maryland.
The new TownePlace Suites, slated to open in 2012, will feature 118 suites and 4 floors. Every room is designed as a suite with functional spaces for living and working and each hotel specializes in helping guests keep their routine and settle into the neighborhood.
Founded in 1996, Plamondon Hospitality Partners is led by a highly qualified team of owners and managers with more than 50 combined years of experience in the hospitality industry. Plamondon Hospitality Partners' current portfolio includes four select-service Marriott hotel properties in Frederick and Hagerstown, Maryland, where they are nationally recognized by Marriott for ranking in the top percentages for guest satisfaction and quality assurance scores. In 2010, Plamondon Hospitality Partners became the largest hospitality company in Western Maryland.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Tourism Council of Frederick County Wins Award
The official guide that promotes Frederick County as a visitor destination has been named the best in the state. At the 2010 Maryland Tourism and Travel Summit Conference, the Tourism Council of Frederick County (TCFC) won the Best Visitors Guide Award.
The awards recognize the most creative, innovative, and thoughtful marketing projects and programs that bring visitors to Maryland. TCFC has the unique distinction of winning this award in the last four out of five years.
Destination Frederick, the Tourism Council's Visitors Guide, is designed and produced in partnership with Frederick-based Jean Peterson Design. The guide was judged on content, presentation, organization, and ease of use by tourists. “Destination Frederick is the primary promotional publication for visitors to the area and proves to be the most efficient method for local businesses and attractions to reach people who are planning a visit to Frederick County,” says Tourism’s Executive Director John Fieseler. 170,000 copies of the 2010 guide were produced.
The winners were announced during the Annual Awards Banquet at the conference on November 4, 2010 at the Loews Annapolis Hotel in Annapolis, Maryland.
The next edition of Destination Frederick County will be available in the spring of 2011. To advertise in the 2011 edition, contact Jean Peterson at 301-631-2401. For information about more things to see and do in Frederick County, visit www.FrederickTourism.org.
The awards recognize the most creative, innovative, and thoughtful marketing projects and programs that bring visitors to Maryland. TCFC has the unique distinction of winning this award in the last four out of five years.
Destination Frederick, the Tourism Council's Visitors Guide, is designed and produced in partnership with Frederick-based Jean Peterson Design. The guide was judged on content, presentation, organization, and ease of use by tourists. “Destination Frederick is the primary promotional publication for visitors to the area and proves to be the most efficient method for local businesses and attractions to reach people who are planning a visit to Frederick County,” says Tourism’s Executive Director John Fieseler. 170,000 copies of the 2010 guide were produced.
The winners were announced during the Annual Awards Banquet at the conference on November 4, 2010 at the Loews Annapolis Hotel in Annapolis, Maryland.
The next edition of Destination Frederick County will be available in the spring of 2011. To advertise in the 2011 edition, contact Jean Peterson at 301-631-2401. For information about more things to see and do in Frederick County, visit www.FrederickTourism.org.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Downtown Frederick Receives National Planning Recognition
Washington Business Journal, Jeff Clabaugh
Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010
The American Planning Association’s 2010 list of Great Neighborhoods, Streets and Public Spaces is short on Washington-area locations, with just two in the region making the list. Downtown Frederick made its list of Great Neighborhoods, while Middleburg’s Washington Street made the cut for this year’s list of Great Streets.
The nonprofit has been putting its list together since 2007 and says places are selected for the list for their true sense of place, noteworthy social, cultural or historical character, community involvement, resilience, and a vision for the future.
“Places of distinction and unique character are found not only in big cities or selected states, but everywhere,” said APA CEO W. Paul Farmer. “These American Planning Association Great Places demonstrate the benefits of good planning and planning implementation, often over generations.”
Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010
The American Planning Association’s 2010 list of Great Neighborhoods, Streets and Public Spaces is short on Washington-area locations, with just two in the region making the list. Downtown Frederick made its list of Great Neighborhoods, while Middleburg’s Washington Street made the cut for this year’s list of Great Streets.
The nonprofit has been putting its list together since 2007 and says places are selected for the list for their true sense of place, noteworthy social, cultural or historical character, community involvement, resilience, and a vision for the future.
“Places of distinction and unique character are found not only in big cities or selected states, but everywhere,” said APA CEO W. Paul Farmer. “These American Planning Association Great Places demonstrate the benefits of good planning and planning implementation, often over generations.”
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Downtown Frederick Holiday Lights
Ensure that the tradition continues in 2010!
Nearly all of the Downtown Frederick Holiday Lights were destroyed in the past
winter’s blizzards. The City of Frederick asked for one-time help and Celebrate
Frederick, Downtown Frederick Partnership, the Tourism Council of Frederick
County and 930 WFMD are responding to help raise funds for the 2010 season.
Our goal is to light 200 trees. Contributions in any amount are welcomed!
Adopt A String for $20
Adopt A Tree for $120
Make checks payable to:
Downtown Frederick Partnership (please note Holiday Lights on your check)
Contributions are tax deductible. Call the Visitor Center at (301) 600-4047 for more info.
Ensure that the tradition continues in 2010!
Drop off your check at:
Frederick County Visitor Center
19 E Church St
Mail your check to:
22 S Market St, Ste 2A
Frederick MD 21701
Contributions are tax deductible. Call the Visitor Center at (301) 600-4047 for more info.
Nearly all of the Downtown Frederick Holiday Lights were destroyed in the past
winter’s blizzards. The City of Frederick asked for one-time help and Celebrate
Frederick, Downtown Frederick Partnership, the Tourism Council of Frederick
County and 930 WFMD are responding to help raise funds for the 2010 season.
Our goal is to light 200 trees. Contributions in any amount are welcomed!
Adopt A String for $20
Adopt A Tree for $120
Make checks payable to:
Downtown Frederick Partnership (please note Holiday Lights on your check)
Contributions are tax deductible. Call the Visitor Center at (301) 600-4047 for more info.
Ensure that the tradition continues in 2010!
Drop off your check at:
Frederick County Visitor Center
19 E Church St
Mail your check to:
22 S Market St, Ste 2A
Frederick MD 21701
Contributions are tax deductible. Call the Visitor Center at (301) 600-4047 for more info.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Zagat Releases 2011 Washington/Baltimore Dining Survey - Two Frederick Restaurants Score High Marks
Frederick, MD – Two downtown Frederick restaurants, Volt and The Tasting Room, scored extremely well in the 24th edition of the Zagat Survey – a poll of Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD area eating establishments.
More than six-thousand diners were polled about their experiences; the survey covered 12-hundred restaurants in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. The survey indicated that local diners eat out 2.6 times per week compared with Zagat’s 3.2 national average. With virtually no inflation, the average cost of a meal in the Washington area this year is $36 and $34 in the Baltimore area, bookending the U.S. average of $35.
Volt ranked second in the Top Food category, second in the Top Service category and third in the Most Popular category. The Tasting Room ranked sixth in the Top Food category (see lists below). In addition to these category winners, many Frederick area restaurants are Zagat rated and have favorable reviews.
“There was a time when Frederick area restaurants were scarcely reviewed by Zagat, but today there are over a dozen,” said John Fieseler, Executive Director of the Tourism Council of Frederick County. “Frederick is a significant regional dining destination where visitors know they can find unique settings and a variety of options,” he added. The first Frederick Restaurant Week was held in 2010, and a second event is planned for 2011 although dates have not been announced. For more information and survey results, visit http://www.zagat.com/.
Winners: This year’s survey winners across the major categories in the Baltimore-Frederick areas are as follow:
Top Food
1. Charleston
2. Volt
3. Prime Rib
4. Samos
5. Di Pasquale’s
6. Tasting Room
Top Service
1. Charleston
2. Volt
3. Prime Rib
4. Tersiqiel's
5. Linwoods
Most Popular
1. Woodberry Kitchen
2. Charleston
3. Volt
4. Cinghiale
5. Prime Rib
More than six-thousand diners were polled about their experiences; the survey covered 12-hundred restaurants in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. The survey indicated that local diners eat out 2.6 times per week compared with Zagat’s 3.2 national average. With virtually no inflation, the average cost of a meal in the Washington area this year is $36 and $34 in the Baltimore area, bookending the U.S. average of $35.
Volt ranked second in the Top Food category, second in the Top Service category and third in the Most Popular category. The Tasting Room ranked sixth in the Top Food category (see lists below). In addition to these category winners, many Frederick area restaurants are Zagat rated and have favorable reviews.
“There was a time when Frederick area restaurants were scarcely reviewed by Zagat, but today there are over a dozen,” said John Fieseler, Executive Director of the Tourism Council of Frederick County. “Frederick is a significant regional dining destination where visitors know they can find unique settings and a variety of options,” he added. The first Frederick Restaurant Week was held in 2010, and a second event is planned for 2011 although dates have not been announced. For more information and survey results, visit http://www.zagat.com/.
Winners: This year’s survey winners across the major categories in the Baltimore-Frederick areas are as follow:
Top Food
1. Charleston
2. Volt
3. Prime Rib
4. Samos
5. Di Pasquale’s
6. Tasting Room
Top Service
1. Charleston
2. Volt
3. Prime Rib
4. Tersiqiel's
5. Linwoods
Most Popular
1. Woodberry Kitchen
2. Charleston
3. Volt
4. Cinghiale
5. Prime Rib
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Frederick Named to List of Top Art Cities
American Style Magazine has named Frederick as one of the Top 25 Small Art Cities in the United States. Each year, American Style, a national publication that promotes the significance of handmade objects of art, has an annual competition to select the top 25 arts destinations in the United States, based on population.
American Style magazine showcases the eclectic lifestyles of artists, the elegant homes of craft collectors and "the art of creative living," making Frederick a perfect fit to be chosen as one of its arts destinations. Their 2010 Arts Destination poll marks the 13th year for such a list, which recognizes a total of 75 cities, the top 25 in each of three categories: big cities (populations of 500,000 or greater), mid-size cities (populations of 100,000 to 499,999), and small cities (populations of less than 100,000).
Frederick is in great company on the list of small cities, which includes the likes of Asheville, North Carolina and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Top large size cities include Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. This may result in increased tourism and recognition that Frederick is an arts destination.
American Style magazine showcases the eclectic lifestyles of artists, the elegant homes of craft collectors and "the art of creative living," making Frederick a perfect fit to be chosen as one of its arts destinations. Their 2010 Arts Destination poll marks the 13th year for such a list, which recognizes a total of 75 cities, the top 25 in each of three categories: big cities (populations of 500,000 or greater), mid-size cities (populations of 100,000 to 499,999), and small cities (populations of less than 100,000).
Frederick is in great company on the list of small cities, which includes the likes of Asheville, North Carolina and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Top large size cities include Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. This may result in increased tourism and recognition that Frederick is an arts destination.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
New Frederick County Visitor Center
Renovation continues on a 110 year old building on East Street that will eventually be home to the Tourism Council of Frederick County and the Frederick County Visitor's Center. A "topping off" celebration is planned for next Tuesday, May 11, 2010.
The
structural insulated panels (SIPs) are now being installed. One plane of the roof has been completed and another is being prepared to receive the SIPs, which consist of foam insulation sandwiched between oriented strand board (OSB) panels. The exterior will be covered by a standing seam metal roof. The interior will be covered by tongue & groove boards over the Visitor Center exhibit area, where the underside of the roof structure will be visible. The schedule currently calls for the final SIP panels to be installed on Tuesday May 11.
structural insulated panels (SIPs) are now being installed. One plane of the roof has been completed and another is being prepared to receive the SIPs, which consist of foam insulation sandwiched between oriented strand board (OSB) panels. The exterior will be covered by a standing seam metal roof. The interior will be covered by tongue & groove boards over the Visitor Center exhibit area, where the underside of the roof structure will be visible. The schedule currently calls for the final SIP panels to be installed on Tuesday May 11.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Frederick to Welcome Air Racers
The organizers of the 2010 Air Race Classic are in need of community liasions for teams flying in the air race which ends at the Frederick Municpal Airport on Thursday June 24th and Friday June 25th.
The racers will be in Frederick all weekend attending various events. Liasions will be matched up with one or more racers and be on-call to assist if needed and would be asked to provide a cell phone number to be available for any last minute requests or emergencies. Racers begin arriving at FDK (Frederick Airport) Thursday June 24th and finish June 25th, spending the next few days experiencing Frederick.
This exciting event starts in Fort Myers, Florida and ends in Historic Frederick at FDK, celebrating 100 years of licensed women pilots. For more information on the race, visit their website.
If you are interested in representing Frederick and assisting the racers as they visit our historic City, please contact the Frederick Department of Economic Development at 301-600-6360.
The racers will be in Frederick all weekend attending various events. Liasions will be matched up with one or more racers and be on-call to assist if needed and would be asked to provide a cell phone number to be available for any last minute requests or emergencies. Racers begin arriving at FDK (Frederick Airport) Thursday June 24th and finish June 25th, spending the next few days experiencing Frederick.
This exciting event starts in Fort Myers, Florida and ends in Historic Frederick at FDK, celebrating 100 years of licensed women pilots. For more information on the race, visit their website.
If you are interested in representing Frederick and assisting the racers as they visit our historic City, please contact the Frederick Department of Economic Development at 301-600-6360.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Plans for Frederick Restaurant Week Announced
Frederick will offer diners price-fixed meals at mouth-watering prices the week of March 8-14, 2010 during the inaugural Frederick Restaurant Week. Details of this special event were announced at the Weinberg Center for the Arts on January 26, 2010.
Featuring over a dozen restaurants, Frederick Restaurant Week is the perfect time to visit a favorite restaurant or to try something new, as chefs prepare delicious 2-course and 3-course special menus. In a collaborative effort, the Downtown Frederick Partnership and the Tourism Council of Frederick County (TCFC), along with local restaurants, planned the promotion. During Restaurant Week, lunches will be offered at $15.10 for a 2-course meal and $20.10 for a 3-course meal. Dinners are offered at $30.10 for 3-courses. Pricing is per person and excludes beverages, taxes, and gratuity, unless otherwise noted by individual restaurants.
“Frederick area restaurants are producing some exceptional, unique, dishes,” said John Fieseler, Executive Director for the TCFC. “It’s a perfect opportunity to feature this culinary treasure in the heart of Mid-Maryland.” Most participating restaurants for the 2010 event are located in Downtown Frederick. “Since meals are priced to offer a savings to the diner, it’s the perfect time to try something new,” said Kara Norman, Executive Director of the Downtown Frederick Partnership. “It’s a great week to skip making dinner and just plan on making reservations,” she added.
The website, www.frederickrestaurantweek.com, launched on Tuesday, January 26 and will be continuously updated with participating restaurants and menus. It will also include links to places to stay, complementary Restaurant Week activities, and other information so visitors can experience historic Downtown Frederick and nearby attractions. To keep dining enthusiasts in the loop, Tourism will tweet Restaurant Week happenings from their @tourfrederickmd Twitter account, and people can either follow or join the discussion under the hashtag #fredrw. Updates will also be posted to the Tourism Council of Frederick County’s Facebook page.
During Restaurant Week, no tickets or special passes are required, but reservations are highly recommended. For the most updated list of participating restaurants, visit www.frederickrestaurantweek.com.
Featuring over a dozen restaurants, Frederick Restaurant Week is the perfect time to visit a favorite restaurant or to try something new, as chefs prepare delicious 2-course and 3-course special menus. In a collaborative effort, the Downtown Frederick Partnership and the Tourism Council of Frederick County (TCFC), along with local restaurants, planned the promotion. During Restaurant Week, lunches will be offered at $15.10 for a 2-course meal and $20.10 for a 3-course meal. Dinners are offered at $30.10 for 3-courses. Pricing is per person and excludes beverages, taxes, and gratuity, unless otherwise noted by individual restaurants.
“Frederick area restaurants are producing some exceptional, unique, dishes,” said John Fieseler, Executive Director for the TCFC. “It’s a perfect opportunity to feature this culinary treasure in the heart of Mid-Maryland.” Most participating restaurants for the 2010 event are located in Downtown Frederick. “Since meals are priced to offer a savings to the diner, it’s the perfect time to try something new,” said Kara Norman, Executive Director of the Downtown Frederick Partnership. “It’s a great week to skip making dinner and just plan on making reservations,” she added.
The website, www.frederickrestaurantweek.com, launched on Tuesday, January 26 and will be continuously updated with participating restaurants and menus. It will also include links to places to stay, complementary Restaurant Week activities, and other information so visitors can experience historic Downtown Frederick and nearby attractions. To keep dining enthusiasts in the loop, Tourism will tweet Restaurant Week happenings from their @tourfrederickmd Twitter account, and people can either follow or join the discussion under the hashtag #fredrw. Updates will also be posted to the Tourism Council of Frederick County’s Facebook page.
During Restaurant Week, no tickets or special passes are required, but reservations are highly recommended. For the most updated list of participating restaurants, visit www.frederickrestaurantweek.com.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Culinary Destination: Frederick
Volt Chef Bryan Voltaggio’s appearance on Bravo’s Top Chef Season 6 series may have ignited the public’s awareness that Frederick is a great place to dine, but many have known for some time that Frederick has all the ingredients to emerge as a culinary destination. From award-winning local wines and beer to some of the region’s best farms, Frederick restaurants have practically everything in their backyard to create a memorable feast.
Many restaurants, like Volt, are turning to farm-to-table menu items that feature the unique tastes of Frederick County. Vegetables, grass-fed beef, greens, fruits and berries, and cheeses are just a few of the homegrown items featured in area restaurants. And visitors are noticing the difference.“Dining has always been a popular attraction for visitors,” says John Fieseler, Director for the Tourism Council of Frederick County. “But more and more people are asking where they can have a meal that features local ingredients.”
In addition to the ability to offer local produce, the restaurants in Downtown Frederick have an added benefit – the large number of food establishments within walking distance to each other. “We know that some businesses – like restaurants – generally do better when grouped together,” explains Kara Norman, Executive Director of the Downtown Frederick Partnership. In addition to farm-to-table offerings, diners can choose from the many American-style and ethnic restaurants, offering anything from hamburgers to creamy curry dishes. “Visitors can head downtown and know that there are 60-plus restaurants, specialty food shops, cafes, bakeries, and coffee and tea houses within just a few short blocks of each other. They all thrive as it establishes the area as a culinary and dining destination,” Norman explains.
In fact, plans to further establish Frederick as a dining destination are already underway. The Downtown Frederick Partnership, Tourism Council, and local restaurants are planning Frederick’s first Restaurant Week in the spring. “While we are still working on the specifics, there is a lot of enthusiasm from the restaurants about this project,” says Tiffany Ahalt, Tourism Marketing Manager. “It’s a great way to promote our vibrant dining scene.”
Frederick’s beverages are also earning a reputation as well. Many local restaurants proudly feature and pair their dishes with Frederick County beer and wine. Frederick’s Flying Dog Brewery took the “Mid-Size Brewery of the Year” award at the Great American Beer Festival, placing first out of 76 others in the category and also taking home one silver and three gold medals for their brews. Brewer’s Alley was on the scene as well, winning a bronze medal. Frederick County’s six vineyards also offer palate-pleasing blends for wine enthusiasts. Notably, Black Ankle Vineyard’s 2007 Crumbling Rock was selected as the top wine in the 2009 Maryland Governor’s Cup Competition and its 2007 Leaf Stone Syrah won best Syrah in the 2009 Mid Atlantic Seaboard Competition.
“Between our high concentration of quality restaurants, great produce, and award-winning wines and beer, Frederick is becoming discovered for what it is – a culinary destination that lets the visitor experience how good Maryland fare can taste,” says Fieseler.
Many restaurants, like Volt, are turning to farm-to-table menu items that feature the unique tastes of Frederick County. Vegetables, grass-fed beef, greens, fruits and berries, and cheeses are just a few of the homegrown items featured in area restaurants. And visitors are noticing the difference.“Dining has always been a popular attraction for visitors,” says John Fieseler, Director for the Tourism Council of Frederick County. “But more and more people are asking where they can have a meal that features local ingredients.”
In addition to the ability to offer local produce, the restaurants in Downtown Frederick have an added benefit – the large number of food establishments within walking distance to each other. “We know that some businesses – like restaurants – generally do better when grouped together,” explains Kara Norman, Executive Director of the Downtown Frederick Partnership. In addition to farm-to-table offerings, diners can choose from the many American-style and ethnic restaurants, offering anything from hamburgers to creamy curry dishes. “Visitors can head downtown and know that there are 60-plus restaurants, specialty food shops, cafes, bakeries, and coffee and tea houses within just a few short blocks of each other. They all thrive as it establishes the area as a culinary and dining destination,” Norman explains.
In fact, plans to further establish Frederick as a dining destination are already underway. The Downtown Frederick Partnership, Tourism Council, and local restaurants are planning Frederick’s first Restaurant Week in the spring. “While we are still working on the specifics, there is a lot of enthusiasm from the restaurants about this project,” says Tiffany Ahalt, Tourism Marketing Manager. “It’s a great way to promote our vibrant dining scene.”
Frederick’s beverages are also earning a reputation as well. Many local restaurants proudly feature and pair their dishes with Frederick County beer and wine. Frederick’s Flying Dog Brewery took the “Mid-Size Brewery of the Year” award at the Great American Beer Festival, placing first out of 76 others in the category and also taking home one silver and three gold medals for their brews. Brewer’s Alley was on the scene as well, winning a bronze medal. Frederick County’s six vineyards also offer palate-pleasing blends for wine enthusiasts. Notably, Black Ankle Vineyard’s 2007 Crumbling Rock was selected as the top wine in the 2009 Maryland Governor’s Cup Competition and its 2007 Leaf Stone Syrah won best Syrah in the 2009 Mid Atlantic Seaboard Competition.
“Between our high concentration of quality restaurants, great produce, and award-winning wines and beer, Frederick is becoming discovered for what it is – a culinary destination that lets the visitor experience how good Maryland fare can taste,” says Fieseler.
Story by Michelle Kershner
Communications Specialist, Tourism Council of Frederick County
photo caption: Volt’s co-owner and Chef Bryan Voltaggio serves up local produce at a Chef’s Challenge cooking demonstration at the West Frederick Farmer’s Market. Without being told beforehand what was available, Voltaggio created a dish from fresh foods found at the vendor stands.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Frederick County Tourism Brief Facts and Figures
The following is an excerpt from The Tourism Council of Frederick County, Maryland's 2009 Annual Report:Despite the current economic climate, figures show Frederick County tourism is fairly steady. Hotel demand, or hotel room used by overnight visitors to the county, was up 3.3% compared to FY08. Hotel revenue was up 3.3%, however the average room rate was $82.93, a slight 1.9% decrease from FY08 showing the impact the softening economy has had on rates.
Inquiries are up, showing people are planning their future visits to the area. The Church Street Visitors Center welcomed its 1,000,000th visitor in FY09. It also greeteed 24,145 individual visitors, remaining steady compared to FY08 with less than a 1% difference in unique visits.
With strong partners and solid planning, the Tourism Council of Frederick County is ready to welcome these new visitors to Frederick County.
For additional information, visit http://www.fredericktourism.org/.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Journey Through Hallowed Ground
An apple orchard in Thurmont was the setting for a regional ceremony... all part of the National Scenic Byway designation for Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia. The project is importaint to Frederick County's economy and tourism.
To read the full story, please click here.