Harford Destination Guide [2016]

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OUR towns
Bel Air
LOCATED IN THE HEART of Harford County, Bel Air offers big-
city convenience in a small-town package. Bel Air ranks in
Livability’s Top 100 “Best Small Towns” across America and
7th in Zippia’s “The 10 Best Cities In Maryland To Achieve
Work-Life Balance.” These high accolades are due in part to
the County seat’s picturesque parks, lively pubs, and trendy
restaurants, along with its farmers’ markets, boutiques, and a
variety of cultural activities. Nestled
between manicured suburbs and
scenic pastures, Main Street Bel Air
bustles with activity year-round.
Popular annual events include the
Chocolate Festival, the Farm Fair, the
Maryland State BBQ Bash, the Film
Festival and the Festival for the Arts.
Many new residential developments
surround the town.
Havre de Grace
LOCATED IN EASTERN Harford
County on the banks of
the Susquehanna River is a
charming waterfront community
rich with history. Unique on
the Chesapeake, Havre de
Grace offers a truly authentic
Chesapeake Bay experience,
ONGOING EVENTS
MAR-DEC: Girls Night
Out - Quarterly
MAY-OCT: First Fridays,
5–9pm
JUNE-AUG: Outdoor
Family Movies in
Shamrock Park
Bel Air’s restaurant scene
contains an eclectic mix of
traditional destinations and
newer upscale eateries.
Whether you are looking
for fresh seafood or farm-
to-table cuisine, hearty
breakfast specialties or
trendy sandwich shops,
Irish pub fare or classic
Italian – or anything in
between – satisfy your
appetite for good food and
good times at any one
of over 30 restaurants
in downtown Bel Air and
the surrounding area.
SPOTL I GHT
A Day by the Bay
A day spent in Havre de Grace
is not complete without walking
along the ¾-mile-long boardwalk,
affectionately known as the
promenade. Watch for waterfowl,
sailboats, and friendly people. Visit
the Decoy Museum , Maritime
Museum, Susquehanna Museum
at the Lock House and the Historic
Concord Point Lighthouse. Indulge
in antique shopping and a tasty lunch
in downtown Havre de Grace.
SPOTL I GHT
Bel Air
Havre de Grace
Dining Hot Spot
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