Visitor Guide
Harford — Visitor Guide
Top attractions, trails, food and drink, history, seasonal activities, and everything you need to plan your visit to Harford, Maryland.
🧭 About Harford
A Playground for the Whole Family, Just Off I-95
Harford County sits just off I-95 in northeastern Maryland, built around the Chesapeake waterfront at Havre de Grace and stretched across 40-plus family farms, 19 outdoor playgrounds, and seven historical museums. It calls itself a playground for the whole family, and the numbers back it up — themed trails for everything from ice cream to barn quilts, five mini golf courses, and a boardwalk town that once missed becoming the nation's capital by a single vote.
⭐ Top Attractions
Havre de Grace Boardwalk
An iconic Chesapeake waterfront boardwalk in the historic town of Havre de Grace, which missed becoming the nation's capital by one vote.
Ladew Topiary Gardens
Formal topiary gardens offering scenic, walkable beauty throughout the seasons.
Historic Jerusalem Mill Village
A heritage site centered on a working historic mill, with grounds to explore.
Concord Point Lighthouse
A historic lighthouse landmark on the Havre de Grace waterfront.
Discovery Center at Waters Edge
An interactive, educational center built for hands-on exploration.
🥾 Trails & Outdoors
🍺 Food & Drink Trails
Libation Trail
A themed trail through Harford County's breweries and wineries
Chocolate & Cheese Trail
A themed trail through the county's specialty food shops
Ice Cream Trail
More than 25 stops for ice cream and sweets across the county
Snowball Trail
A themed trail celebrating the classic Maryland snowball treat
🏛️ History & Heritage
Seven Historical Museums
Harford County is home to seven historical museums covering the region's heritage
Historic Jerusalem Mill Village
A working historic mill and heritage site
Concord Point Lighthouse
A historic lighthouse landmark in Havre de Grace
Havre de Grace's Near-Capital History
Havre de Grace missed out on becoming the nation's capital by a single vote
🗓️ Seasonal Guide
Spring 🌸
The Preschool Nature Series and the start of farm season bring families out to the county's 40-plus farms.
Summer ☀️
Water activities — canoeing, kayaking, tubing, and boating — peak, alongside the Ice Cream Trail and First Fridays in Havre de Grace.
Fall 🍂
The MD State BBQ Bash and Trick-or-Treating in Downtown Bel Air mark the season, alongside continued farm activities.
Winter ❄️
The Bel Air Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony, a tradition running more than 30 years, anchors the holiday season.
🏨 Places to Stay
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Source: Maryland Mountain Side — Official Allegany County Tourism