Welcome to Harford County, Maryland. Harford County is located just 25 miles from Baltimore and strategically located on I-95 along the shores of the scenic Chesapeake Bay.  The vibrant area offers visitors picturesque beauty, bustling urban centers, historic harbor towns, and a variety of world-class cultural and sports amenities.

The County’s three municipalities, Aberdeen, Bel Air and Havre de Grace, are only minutes apart, but each offer guests a unique experience.

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 Decoy Museum, the Susquehanna Museum, the Concord Point Light House, a waterfront promenade, the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum, and the Skipjack Martha Lewis. Visitors will also enjoy the Steppingstone Museum, located in Susquehanna State Park, which features peaceful hiking and biking trails, and fire-side camp sites. Recently the city of Havre de Grace and Bulle Rock Golf Course, one of sixteen 5-star Zagat rated golf courses in the U.S., hosted their 2nd McDonald’s LPGA Tournament, attracting over 100,000 spectators to the city. 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 restaurant chains fuse with evening farmers markets and local craftsman to offer a wide variety of cuisine, gifts, and experiences. The town hums with cultural activity year round. Popular annual events include the Chocolate Festival, the Farm Fair, and the Maryland State BBQ.
  
Picutresque landscapes adorned with sprawling horse farms, rambling hills, and expansive wood-scapes characterize scenic Northern Harford County.  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. Fiore Winery in Pylesville invites visitors to their spirited vineyard and to taste their internationally award winning wines. 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, including historic Ladew Topiary Gardens, dubbed “the most outstanding topiary garden in America” and the Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra, a talented 80 member ensemble, and Jerusalem Mill Village, an 18th & 19th century preserved community in Gunpowder Falls State Park.

In Harford County, the culturally rich amenities and diverse municipalities provide entertainment for every taste. Harford County Love It! Thank you for taking the time to visit our web site – we hope that your next visit will be in person!