Harford County, Maryland Tourism & Maryland Trips, Travel & Weekend Getaways

Landmarks, Museums, Historic Sites


	Bahoukas Antique Mall and Beer MuZeum 408 North Union Avenue Havre de Grace, MD 21078 410-942-1290 bahoukas@verizon.net http://www.bahoukas.com Bahoukas is an amazing Antiques and Collectables Mall with a Beer MuZeum that contains the area's largest collection of beer and alcohol related items - an everything is for sale! Concord Pt. Lighthouse/O'Neill House PO Box 212, Concord & Lafayette Street Havre de Grace, MD 21078 410-939-3213 concordpointlighthouse@verizon.net http://www.concordpointlighthouse.com Built in 1827, the Concord Point Lighthouse is the second oldest tower lighthouse on the Chesapeake Bay and the oldest continuouse lighthouse in Maryland. Open April-October on Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm to 5pm. Special tours available by appointment for buses, groups and students. Conowingo Dam US 1 Darlington, MD 21034 410-457-5011 Conowingo Dam is one of the largest hydroelectric plants in the nation. The dam forms a freshwater lake 14 miles long which is a year round angler's dream. Be sure to catch the "fish lift" in the Spring. Call regarding tour scheduling status. Friends of Concord Point Lighthouse 700 Concord St Havre de Grace, MD 21078 4109393213 http://www.concordpointlighthouse.com Built in 1827, the Concord Point Lighthouse is the second oldest tower lighthouse on the Chesapeake Bay and the oldest continuous lighthouse in Maryland and is located where the Susquehanna River meets the tidal flow of the Chesapeake Bay Havre de Grace Decoy Museum 215 Giles St Havre de Grace, MD 21078 410-939-3739 decoymuseum@yahoo.com http://www.decoymuseum.com The Decoy Museum celebrates the unique American folk art of decoy carving, the heritage of Havre de Grace and Upper Chesapeake Bay. Located on the banks of the historic Susquehanna Flats, the Decoy Museum houses one of the finest collections of working waterfowl decoys from the Chesapeake Bay and around the Country. It exists to serve as a constant reminder of our heritage, and to support a greater awareness of the environment and wildlife of the Chesapeake Bay. Havre de Grace Maritime Museum 100 Lafayette St Havre de Grace, MD 21078 410-939-4800 museum@comcast.net http://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org Situated "Where Bay Life Begins" the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum features exhimbits and programs interpreting the rich cultural heritage of the Native Americans, European Settlers, and watermen unique to our region. Hays House 324 Kenmore Avenue Bel Air, MD 21014 410-838-7691 http://www.harfordhistory.net The Hays House Museum offers visitors a glimpse into the daily life of a well-to-do family during the Federal period of American history Historic Jerusalem Mill Village 2813 Jerusalem Rd Kingsville, MD 21087 410-877-3560 jerusalemmill@yahoo.com http://www.jerusalemmill.org This living history destination from th 1770's is one of the oldest most intact mill villages in Maryland. Experience living history every Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Activities include blacksmith, gunshop, colonial kitchen, museum, 1930's general store and gift shop. Jericho Covered Bridge Historic Jerusalem Mill Village 2813 Jerusalem Road Kingsville, MD 21087 4108773560 http://www.jerusalemmill.org The last remaining covered bridge in Harford or Baltimore counties crosses the little Gunpowder Falls on Jericho Road about 300 yards downstream from Jerusalem Mill. Thomas F Forsyth built the 99 foot Burr truss bridge in 1865 as a cooperative effort between Baltimore and Harford Counties at a total cost of $3,125. Ladew Topiary Gardens 3535 Jarrettsville Pike Monkton, MD 21111 410-557-9570 x , ext. 215 eemerick@ladewgardens.com http://www.ladewgardens.com/ These world-renowned gardens include over 100 topiaries on 22 acres. Fox hunting memorabilia and antiques fill the 1747 Manor House. Nature walk, Café, Gift Shop and historical display. Liriodendron 502 W. Gordon Street Bel Air, MD 21014 410-879-4424 / http://www.liriodendron.com Built in 1898 by a prominent Johns Hopkins physician, Dr. Howard Kelly, Liriodendron Mansion is a beautiful, palladian style building ideal for special events. Outside features a terrace with wisteria covered archways and a boxwood garden. Free Admission Steppingstone Museum 461 Quaker Bottom Road Havre de Grace, MD 21078 410-939-2299 stepingstonemuseum@msn.com http://www.steppingstonemuseum.org Spend the afternoon touring the site of a once-working Harford County Farm. Tour a stone farmhouse, outbuildings, canning house, carriage barn and other exhibits. Admission fee. Susquehanna Museum at the Lockhouse 817 Conesteo St Havre de Grace, MD 21078 410-939-5780 director@thelockhousemuseum.org http://www.thelockhousemuseum.org Located in scenic North Park on the Susquehanna River, the Lock House Museum offers the best of Havre de Grace through historic tours, displays and re-enactments. U.S. Army Ordnance Museum Maryland & Aberdeen Blvd. Aberdeen, MD 21001 410-278-3602 http://www.ordmusfound.org One of the world's largest collections of combat vehicles, artillery, small arms, ammunition and military materiel. The indoor displays include pistols, rifles, machine guns, ammunition, and EOD (bomb disposal) equipment. The 25-acre Tank Park features armored vehicles from World War I to the present day. Free admission. All adult visitors must present a photo ID and vehicle registration when entering through the 715 Gate on Route 40.