Frederick County, Md., racks up increase in visitors.

From: Frederick News-Post | Date: August 21, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: Ike Wilson

Aug. 21--FREDERICK -- Visitors to Frederick County come throughout the week and at all hours.

Before 9 a.m. Monday, Keith and Debbie Thomas of Perkasie, Pa., were taking in the sights and reading the information kiosks at the Monocacy National Battlefield.

The Thomases had been to Frederick before and were spending four days in the city.

"We like coming back. We find something new to do every time we come," Ms. Thomas said.

They had taken in a Keys baseball game the night before.

"And they won! Yeah!" Ms. Thomas said.

Ms. Thomas ...

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