Frederick, Maryland
Where hip meets historic
Hood's picturesque 50-acre campus is ideally situated in the middle of charming, historic Frederick, Maryland, less than one hour from Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Gettysburg, and surrounded by mountain views.
College towns are known for their youthful, intellectual energy. Hood's community of Frederick is no exception, with its modern sensibility, love of learning, diverse population and vibrant cultural scene.
You can take an easy walk to Downtown Frederick to a lively Main Street, with an eclectic mix of restaurants and cafes, unique specialty shops, galleries, museums and theaters housed in Civil War-era buildings. Carroll Creek Park features a walking path with plenty of seating and public art.
Just a couple blocks from campus, Baker Park boasts 58 acres of tennis courts, softball and baseball fields, Culler Lake, a public swimming pool, playgrounds, a band shell and a walking path to Downtown Frederick.
Awards & Accolades for Frederick, MD
- The 50 Best Places to Live, 2024
- Top Relocation Choices for Families Leaving Baltimore, 2024
- #16 The South's Best Cities on the Rise, 2024
- The 50 Best Small Towns to Visit for Christmas, 2023
- The 15 Happiest Places to Live in the U.S., 2023
- #3 Happiest States in America, 2023
- Good Jobs, Great Cities list, 2023
- #3 on the County Health Rankings in Maryland, 2023
- One of the Coolest Places in the United States, 2023
- #7 Top Arts-Vibrant Communities in the U.S., 2022
- #17 Best Place to Live in US in 2022
- #20 Prettiest American Towns to Escape to During Winter, 2022
- The Top 10 Most Livable College Towns in America, 2022
- 10 Great Places in America
- Frederick Health: Top 100 Hospitals
- 17 Things to Do in Frederick
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