Harford Destination Guide [2016]

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Visit Harford!
Welcomes You!
Welcome to Harford County, Maryland, a great place to
visit or call home. From the rolling hills of north Harford
to the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, our wonderful county
offers beautiful sights and great activities. If you are here
for a day, a night or a lifetime, Harford has it all.
Enjoy outdoor adventures in over 100 state and county
parks; award-winning gardens; hiking trails; boating; fishing;
golfing; and photography. Watch the bald eagles making
their graceful flights over the Susquehanna River.
Experience our American roots by visiting such sights as
Tudor Hall; Liriodendron; historic Havre de Grace; War of 1812
battle sights; the Lafayette Trail; and the Mason-Dixon Line.
Attend the numerous indoor and outdoor sporting competitions
at various venues. Hear the shout of “PLAY BALL” as Ripken
Baseball hosts youth baseball and the players of tomorrow
with the Aberdeen IronBirds – the minor league affiliate
of the Baltimore Orioles. Enjoy lacrosse teams from across
the country as they play throughout Harford County.
Entertainment is as diverse as the annual Film Festival in Bel Air;
the delicious sights, smells and tastes of the Maryland State BBQ
Bash; award-winning wineries; our expanding microbreweries;
the popular ice cream trail; antiquing; shopping; and dining. Take
the House of Cards Fan Tour – the award-winning Netflix original
series is filmed throughout the county. And don’t forget to check
the latest live performances by going to .
Be sure to check out for a complete
listing of events throughout the year.
Come early, come often. Make it your home. I am
sure you will agree, Harford has it all.
Warmest regards,
Greg Pizzuto
Executive Director
Visit Harford!
Visit Harford!
108 S. Bond Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
410-838-7777
Visit Harford! is a 501c6 organization dedicated
to the promotion of Harford County and its
tourism attractions to visitors in order to
stimulate economic activity for the enhanced
quality of life of all Harford County citizens.
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ON THE COVER (Clockwise
from top right): Sunflower fields,
Concord Point Lighthouse, King
and Queen Seat at Rocks State
Park, Liriodendron Mansion. Cover
photographs by Dave Gigliotti.
Other photos within guide: AJ Taylor
Images, Dave Gigliotti, Frank Marsden,
Images of Sommer, IronBirds Baseball,
Jen Snyder Photography, Kristen Smith
Photography and Visit Harford staff.
HARFORD
OFFICIAL DESTINATION
& INSIDER GUIDE | 2016
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