The Harford County area offers visitors picturesque beauty, bustling urban centers, historic harbor towns, and a variety of world-class cultural and sports amenities.
Historic Havre de Grace, located on the banks of the Susquehanna River, is a charming waterfront community rich with history and maritime heritage. Dubbed the “Duckiest Town on the Chesapeake” by Southern Living Magazine, Havre de Grace offers families an authentic Chesapeake Bay experience with an eclectic mix of restaurants, unique bed and breakfast inns, specialty boutiques, art galleries, and antique shops. Havre de Grace offers a wide variety of museums and sight-seeing options, including the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum, and many other attractions. Festivals, art shows, and numerous marine activities and tournaments take place throughout the year.
Five miles west of Havre de Grace is Aberdeen, “An All American City,” that attracts thousands of visitors annually. The diverse municipality, offers tourists world-class amenities with hometown charm. Be sure to catch an IronBirds baseball game at Ripken Stadium, a miniature replica of Camden Yards built by hometown hero, Cal Ripken, Jr. In October, the stadium hosts international youth baseball stars, and their fans, to compete in the Ripken World Series.
Bel Air, located in the “Heart of Harford,” is the County Seat, presenting visitors big-city convenience in a small town package. Picturesque parks, rambling Victorians, cordial pubs, and charming boutiques welcome visitors off the tree-lined Main Street. Trendy stores, a newly renovated mall, and upscale restaurant chains fuse with evening farmer’s markets and local craftsman to offer a wide variety of cuisine, gifts, and experiences. Popular annual events include the Chocolate Festival, the Farm Fair, and the Maryland State BBQ.
Northern Harford County is characterized by scenic picturesque landscapes adorned with sprawling horse farms, rambling hills, and expansive wood-scapes. The immense natural area bordered by southern Pennsylvania and the Susquehanna River has been largely preserved for agriculture. Each season tourists bring their families to hike in Rock State Park, take a lively farm-tour, and pick the fruits of the season. Outdoor festivals and events take place each season, and include the Fiore Wine and Jazz Festival, the Darlington Apple Festival, town fairs, polo matches, fox hunts and steeple chase races.
Western Harford County, bordered by Baltimore County, is one of the fastest growing regions in the area. Sophisticated boutiques and fine dining support several renowned attractions. |
