About this city
Also known as: The Heart of Calvert County
Prince Frederick is a historic, rapidly growing town serving as the proud county seat of Calvert County, Maryland, positioned beautifully atop the central ridge of the scenic peninsula formed by the Patuxent River and the Chesapeake Bay. Established in 1722, it originated as a vital colonial legal and tobacco trade hub in southern Maryland. Prince Frederick features a unique layout blending historic civic architecture with expansive modern commercial developments that anchor the county's economy. Surrounded by majestic coastal forests and fossil-rich cliffs, it serves as the definitive central crossroads connecting rural peninsula heritage with active eco-tourism and water recreation.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Hike through ancient, towering bald cypress swamps and spot rare marsh wildlife inside the adjacent Battle Creek Cypress Swamp. Browse dynamic retail boutiques and locally owned eateries along the central historic avenues. Hunt for millions-of-years-old Miocene shark teeth fossils along the nearby Calvert Cliffs State Park shores. Discover early regional tobacco farming tools at the local heritage museums.
