The Mill section is very cool... Elevated walkway for easy access.... Beautiful spot where a creek meets the Monocacy river.Check out the section across the road by the cornfield... Nice quiet place to hike.

GPS takes you to the first stop, point 1 on the tour, Best Farm. The grounds were well tended, which made for easy exploration. The visitor center is closed, due to covid-19. The website provides downloadable audio. Signage, to direct to the other points on the walking tour would be helpful. The only sign we saw clearly posted, was to avoid the train track. We were concerned about trespassing while exploring other areas, due to lack of signs.The Union was able to hold the Confederates at a key battle here, allowing time for the Union army to put troops in place to protect Washington DC.Many lives were lost, on both sides, and its humbling to stand on the ground where such sacrifice was made.

Pretty scenery. Is well laid out with multiple stops and walking trails at each stop. Not crowded. Trails are not strenuous.

Live tours closed, but at least they have audio on their website for a car tour. Oldest kids (9 and 11) enjoyed the history. Canons were a hit. Had lunch at the picnic tables near visitor center. No trash cans so bring a bag.

Beautifully maintained battlefield, american heroes from the north and south laid down there lives here

We came here with our kids and dogs. Very clean. Lots of walking but the walk ways are pretty level. Beautiful scenery.

It was simply beautiful and quite relaxing. Its a great little spot. The water is great for a lil dip so definitely take a bathing suit cause you will get wet rock skipping and it will be worth it. The scenery is beautiful

Liked the outdoor buildings but only really had the cannons not much more then the farm houses that are in the space. Would be a good park for getting exercising, but as a battlefield it kind of fell flat.

Visitors Center remains closed due to Covid. Seems as though a way to open with precautions could be found as stores and businesses have. The rest of the siite was nice but it seems there would be more info and guidance if the Visitors center was open and it would have been more enjoyable.

Great to walk around the battlefield. a few cannons around. the volunteeer was very friendly and knowledgeable

Have always wanted to stop off here. Its a lovely but modest place. Very peaceful and quiet. Had an impromptu picnic. A little bit of local history. I like that it was not commercialized. Unique. Its like the family was away that lived here. Would be super nice if the house could be entered. Seems they are working on that. I will go back.

This place is a real gem of a Civil War battlefield. Lots to see but can easily be done in a day. Great hiking trails with diverse terrain. Visitors center Is great. Nice little museum. Ranges are top notch and friendly. Their Memorial Day program is worth coming to see.

As far as national battlefields go, I found myself sorely disappointed. I couldnt get a good context of what was going on. It is developed heavily around the site, and there is much modernization everywhere. Maybe it was the day I went, where the smoke from Western wildfires was dropping a gloom, but I think that should have added a layer. I would go back and give it second chance.

Always a great opportunity to spend an hour or a day with the family. Trails are really pretty and easy enough for beginning explorers.

Battlefield is pretty, few people. Staff is highly knowledgeable. Museum is nice too. Highly recommend!

I went here knowing the visitor center was closed because of Covid-19. I knew little about this particular battle. It was a little tricky to get around but with the help of Google maps I found my way. Not knowing much about the battle wasnt an issue because theres so many billboards explaining the battle that was more than enough information to understand the battle.

Five stars for the battlefield and negative five stars for the staff. I found it to be a beautiful battlefield and certain stops make you feel like its still 1860s. The museum is nice and they have a small gift shop that has all of your civil war memorabilia. Its a must see if youre a Civil War buff.

Very scenic stops on the battlefield auto tour.

This place is beautiful and peaceful, we go there to relax and enjoy the water is a lot of history too, my boys love to play in the water, is our favorite place to go in the afternoon.

From Joseph Judge, The men who died at the Monocacy saved the Union. That has always been the significance of the battle -- the genuine significance of a truly terrible battle.This ground is lightly visited, little known, and under-appreciated. On July 9, 1864 Union General Lew Wallace (Ben Hur and Billy the Kid fame) cobbled together a small army and bitterly contested this Frederick battleground against overwhelming numbers.Go see it.

Great place to visit with family or friends. Lots of history and beautiful scenic views. Always an enjoyable experience.

Called The Battle that Saved Washington, this is one of the more pivotal battles of the Civil War, but not widely known or acknowledged to the level it should be since it was a much smaller by comparison. The visitor center is fairly new and has a great museum upstairs that provides plenty of strategic context as well as the battle itself. Theres a 3D terrain model map that lights up and walks the viewer through the lead up to the battle and the battle itself. Theres even a medal of honor on display, but not for much longer since it is on loan from the recipients home state of Vermont. Absolutely stop by to see this before exploring the battlefield. There are a few trails to walk or run for those interested, but most of it is drivable as well. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Absolutely recommend a visit here!

I did enjoy this place. However I did not really get to explore the grounds as it was really cold. I did really like the visitor center though. The displays were good and the rangers were nice! I would recommend this place to others but I probably would not come back even though I enjoyed myself. I personally would rather go to a site that has really nice hiking and scenery.

This is a gem of a Civil War battlefield. It’s almost unknown to the general public, which makes it not too crowded, despite the monumental importance of being where the Union army delayed the confederates in their quest to invade the capital. Despite a tactical loss for the Union, this was a strategic victory as it allowed time for reinforcements to reach Washington and prevent a confederate takeover and perhaps a kidnapping of Lincoln. Visiting here is marvelous. You can walk where the grays forded the Monocacy River, and enjoy many other scenic parts of this bloody battlefield/farmland. When I’ve visited there is hardly a soul there to mar the enjoyment of the place.

It s a very important battlefield in the history of the Civil War, the Battle Of the Monocacy, July 19, 1864. Best go on weekends when they have various outside demonstrations and shows. Well worth going to if you are interested in Civil War as I am.

The people that volunteer to work here are some of the nicest people you could hope to meet. Visited from the UK wanting to learn about the war, and what an important battle this one turned out to be.

Great place for some history and a nice little hike. Stop at the visitor center and check out the second floor museum for a quick overview of the battle. Also a nice view. Was there on a warm day after a bunch of rain. Did the Worthington Farm trials. The Ford Loop trail went along the river and the Rangers advice to use some bug spray was spot on. The mosquitoes would have been unbearable without it. The Brooks Hill trail gets steep and has a nice view of farm land at the top of the hill.Spring to fall they have a 11am ranger talk on the battle that was worth catching.

Make sure you go to the visitor center first! (Maps sent us to the 1st tour stop, which was confusing).This park is the site of a battle which delayed the confederates from marching on Washington - so that grant could bring the troops in to defend the Capitol. The second floor of the visitor center has the story with pictures, firsthand accounts, and a wealth of information for its size.The walking tours are self directed and well marked, and you can easily spend most of a day hiking and enjoying this piece of history.Everything is marked, and there is a free map in the visitors center. The park rangers are knowledgeable, friendly, and very helpful. The visitors center has handicapped access and an elevator to the second floor. (I took the steps). The first floor also has a gift shop.

PA142ND PVI enjoyed camping out.

Its a grassy field w plaques describing the battle, exactly what youd expect, but still a beautiful location along the Monocacy River.

The displays in the visitor center were well thought out. The signage for the stops on the battlefield could give a little more warning before a turn. The gift shop has a lot of National Park Service things Ive never seen in other parks.

Very nice long trail. Not marked on Google map unfortunately. A mixture of cattle and nature. We particularly loved listening to the birds singing.

The civil war reinactment events were aided by very knowledgeable reinactors explaining the Battle of the Menocosy.

Very good food. Nice staff

Loved this stop along our civil war road trip; much appreciated the light up board display with audio to show the armies advancement and narrative. This was one of the best displays to really see what happened. Thanks from the visual learners!

So fun! Lots to do with kids. Great little museum. Staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. Bought a souvenir and it has held up. Definitely recommend.

Take the auto tour. It is a small tour. Stops are all close to each other. It shows how important the battle was and what it accomplished. If you like to hike many of the stops have trails

A lot of history in such a small area. Definitely worth a day trip to explore.

Wonderful historic battlefield/park. The main visitor center has a small but nicely done museum. They have a driving nap that guides you to various spots around the battlefield. Some of the locations have some short hiking/walking trails I learned a lot about this piece of the Civil War and enjoyed a lovely day.

Neat place to stop and walk around for an hour or two

Sweet short walk...great for just going slow and looking for birds, turtles, groundhogs...

Monocacy Battlefield is probably one of the most overlooked sights to see in Frederick. Well worth a visit, the museum itself is located right on historic Rt. 355, which has been in use since around 1750s, originally an Indian trail. There are several other sights to see, including the Best Farm and Worthington house which all played major roles during the battle.

Before today, Ive never heard of this battle. After visiting the museum and the landmarks, I realized how important this battle was in our history. Even though the Union soldiers lost, this battle ultimately helped save Washington. Id recommend everyone to check out this battlefield and read up on what happened here.

One of my favorite Battlefields to visit.

They have good pizza there

A nice place to walk.

Historical, beautiful and great for families. My kids got to run around a little, and we got to learn about the historical impact of this battlefield.

Great trails, and museum has interesting facts about the battle and its free!

Self-guided tour. Unfortunately the old building has not been maintained and it is in need of repairs and you cannot go inside. Nonetheless, they are part of history and worth visiting.

Beautiful. But lots of traffic noise from route 70.

National Parks are great! This is not a big one, but theres plenty to see and well worth a visit if battlefields are your thing. Rangers were helpful and were able to answer all our questions. Visitor center isnt much, but stop in for a map and to get some background on what happened here and why. Plenty of nice hikes to explore the area. An enjoyable outing!

Great place to visit, much smaller in scale than its big brothers at nearby Gettysburg and Antietam, a hidden jewel of civil war history well worth a side trip. A friendly and very helpful NPS staff at the modest but very informative visitors center too.

Great little battlefield to visit. Enjoyed it immensely

Really nice and knowledgeable park rangers. They went out of their way to answer questions completely. Very scenic. Well maintained. Enough parking when we were there. If history is your thing or you just want somewhere peaceful with nice scenery, I recommend.

This was a fun experience. I took my son while we were passing through.

The museum at the park entrance is free and very informative and interesting. Then a driving tour to the different battlefield sites and numerous hiking/walking trails make this tour a true adventure!! A great way to spend the afternoon, go on a nice day to maximize the experience with the walking trails! You are not able to tour inside the structures which would be nice, but the experience is by far worth it!!

Great national Park stop. Free driving tour, well maintained museum.

2 short hikes, 1 flat one along the river and the other inclined through the woods with a pretty view from the top of the hill. Worthington farm house is cool too and some added signs let you know about the Civil War battle that took place there.

Great civil war battlefield. If you are around stop and visit.

Serene and meaningful with hiking trails

Very cool to learn about history

Lots of information and a nice walking trail.

Place witnessed the key battle of America, which changed the fate of America.

Nice civil war park. Not the big name ones but a good video and exhibits. The river access was nice to wade in. Pretty park. Good for family outing.

Great museum. I was not familiar before. I learned so much. Great staff. Thank you

This is site is about a smaller but critical battle during the Civil War. It is what saved the Confederacy from taking Washington DC. The visitors center is on par with the quality of the historical sites in Philadelphia. Well done and well worth the trip. The path near the mill is definitely worth the walk, too!

Another Gorgeous place in th National Parks system. The Ranger took some time to explain some history to me. I only wish I had a week to explore. Areas were being renovated but it didnt bother thing.

This place is peaceful and beautiful. I cant wait to go back. So worth your time. Love the gifts available too.

I love this park and learned so much about the battle that saved DC. I would definitely recommend going upstairs to the museum and checking out the animated 3d map that explains the battle. If you plan a whole day there are some short hikes you can go on to stretch the legs.

Nice intimate museum and visitor centre that gave us Canadians a view into the civil war era.

Very Interesting. Nice displays, demonstrations. Very nice building with restrooms. Nicely done self-guided car tour. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Grest museum that helps tell the story of the battle and its significance in the civil war. I found the rangers informative and helpful. Worthy of a visit for kids and adults!

Good for walking, corn plantation, quiet place.

Beautiful scenes! Great trails yo walk and other trails to hike! Some trails take you right along the monocacy river!

A great place to unwind and relax. Three Rangers on duty the day I arrived. Pleasant to visit.

A little known gem.

The flag display for Memorial day got my attention from the road.

One of the best Visitor Centers with wonderful, informative exhibits and friendly staff. The kids corner has been updated to include coloring pages, period clothing, books, and trains.There are multiple hikes, including Thomas Farm, Gambrill Mill, and the newest, Junction. The latter is our least favorite, with few shady spots and little to see. The other two offer more shade, with access to and views of the river.One of the best times to visit is Memorial Day weekend, where the flag installation dominates as you approach the Visitor Center. Gorgeous and very moving.

Great views and interesting history. The signage needs to be much better. Problematic finding the points of interest without stopping first at the Visitors Center. Dont have the same issue with Antietam or Gettysburg.

I was at Worthington farm. American history is great as is all history. Going back to the civil war. A beautiful place next to the monocacy river. Great place to go for a walk.

Nice free museum upstairs. Staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Did small walking loop outside around the field, but there are more trails if interested. Free parking and entry.

Monocacy is a pivotal point of our history on the grounds are absolutely beautiful

A very interesting battlefield to visit. One of the lesser-known battlefield a nice stop on a civil war tour. The visitor center is very nice and informative. Not a battlefield I would go to as a one shot but a definite place to go if you are in the area and want to included in a general visit.

This is very nice and good for someone that is just starting to get into civil war

Really lovely visitors center, beautiful battle field. Great for children, make sure to get your Junior Ranger badge!

A small visitor center and museum, but well staffed by knowledgeable and personable park rangers and volunteers. Museum is very interesting and tells the story of the battle and the pertinent history surrounding event very well.

Really nice trails.

Very informative and well organized visitor center. It has a miniature landscape of the entire Monocacy battle field and well explained historic events during civil war. Worth visiting and take the trail to hike around the battle field.

Unfortunately it was pouring down rain the day we visited. We did go into the museum and enjoyed walking around. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable.

What a little hidden gem. Found this while on vacation and definitely worth the trip to the visitor center. We learned alot about this battle. Going to school in Western PA I never learned about this in history class and it really makes you think about the what ifs from this battle

On a clear day, in your minds eye, you can see the soldiers skirmish in the distance; you can hear the cannons roar; and you can smell the gunpowder in the air.

Interesting historical site that shows an overlooked Civil War battle. Nice visitors center and on-line audio tour of the key sites.

Historically recognized, its awesome to bring family and friends visiting the wonderful frederick

Nice place free museum but rangers kept following me around.

If you enjoy the study of Battlefields, the you should visit this place. When I went none of the buildings were open.

I love history

Lovely informative and interactive display upstairs in the Visitors Center. Auto tour was also very nice with places to get out and walk about!

I have driven past the main entrance to this park with the small visitors center since the mid-1970s and thought that it was just a tiny historical site that commemorated some long forgotten event of the Civil War.Then I finally decided to explore the entire park about a decade ago and discovered just how wrong I was.THIS is a hidden gem that few people realize even exists, in part because it has two major traffic routes cutting through the sprawling grounds, as well as a railroad and a river. Combine all of that with the fact that crops and cattle are raised in certain areas, and I hope that I can be forgiven for thinking that the small area around the visitors center was the only thing of interest.The Civil War connection is very real and chilling when you finally read about it; I was vaguely familiar with the events depicted, but was absolutely stunned to learn that they occurred HERE.However, what keeps bringing me back several times every year is the physical beauty of the park and being able to observe the changing of the seasons within the grounds that it covers.This park has the earliest blooming snowdrops in the area that I know of, and the largest display of Virginia bluebells that I have been able to locate in the Maryland section of the DC region. There are many lengthy foot paths to explore, with varying degrees of difficulty, and tons of wonderful things to experience as a nature lover.Be sure to bring a camera.Highly recommended.

This is such a stunning place to visit! Historic, nice trail, and some beautiful spots to explore the water. It was fun to skip rocks and take in nature.

Lots of work in progress, but Im sure theyll get there. Dont expect Antietam or Gettysburg level experience here. This battle was on the light side.