locationREPORT
Harford County,MD
www.harfordmd.com
what’sNEW
Water’s Edge Events Center opened in mid-2013, and offers high quality audio-visu- al capabilities, meeting space equipped with advanced network, teleconferencing, and more. The facility has been designed specifically as a host venue for banquets, conferences, trade shows, special events and weddings. With its state-of-the-art audio-visual capabilities and exceptional catering services, it overlooks the scenic Bush River along the I-95 corridor between Baltimore and Wilmington, Delaware.
It is 30 minutes north of Baltimore, less than five minutes from the Main Gate of the newly repurposed U.S. Army’s Aberdeen Proving Grounds and about an hour from Washington, DC and Philadelphia. The center’s exclusive partner, and one of the top caterers in the Mid-Atlantic, Beechtree Catering, tailors menus to any meeting or occasion, from a teleconference for eight to a reception for 800.
Harford County is just 25 miles north- east of Baltimore along I-95 and the shores of the scenic Chesapeake Bay. The vibrant area features three munici- palities – Aberdeen, Bel Air and Havre de Grace – each offering visitors a unique experience.
Home to a number of lodging and meet- ing options, visitors can choose from a Courtyard by Marriott within the Ripken Baseball Complex, a Hilton Garden Inn, Holiday Inn, Home2 Suites by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, a Wingate by Wyndham hotel, along with several other lodging options.
Historic Havre de Grace, located on the banks of the Susquehanna River, is a charming waterfront community rich with history and maritime heritage. It offers an eclectic mix of restaurants, unique bed and breakfast inns, specialty boutiques, art galleries, and antique shops. Museums and site seeing options include: the Decoy Museum; Susquehanna Museum at the Lockhouse; Concord Point Light House; a waterfront promenade; the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum; and the Skipjack Martha Lewis.
Visitors also can enjoy the Steppingstone Museum, located in
60 September October 2014
Susquehanna State Park, which features peaceful hiking and biking trails, cabins and fireside campsites.
Nationally recognized Bulle Rock Golf Course, former home to McDonald’s LPGA tournament, offers some of Maryland’s best golf.
Bel Air, located in the “heart of Harford,” is the County Seat, presenting visitors with big city convenience in a small town atmosphere. Picturesque parks, rambling Victorians, cordial pubs, and charming boutiques welcome visitors to its tree-lined Main Street. Trendy stores, a newly renovated Harford Mall, and restaurant chains fuse with farmer’s mar- kets and local craftsman to offer a wide variety of cuisine, gifts and experiences.
Picturesque Northern Harford County is home to sprawling horse farms, ram- bling hills and expansive woodscapes. This immense natural area has been largely preserved for agriculture. Here, visitors can hike in Rocks State Park, take a farm tour and pick the fruits of the season.
Fiore Winery in Pylesville invites visitors to their vineyard to taste internationally award-winning wines. Outdoor festivals and events take place seasonally.
Western Harford County, bordered by Baltimore County, offers sophisticated boutiques, fine dining, and several renowned attractions, including the historic Ladew Topiary Gardens and the Jerusalem Mill Village, which is an 18th- and 19th-century preserved community located in Gunpowder Falls State Park.
thingstoDO
Visit Eden Mill Nature Center and Anita Leight Estuary Center for excellent childrens programming and birding by canoe or kayak.
Ma & Pa Heritage Trail follows the county’s former railroad corridor, with sites in Bel Air, Forest Hill and Fallston.
Applewood Farm offers seasonal fun, from pot bellied pigs to live reindeer, train rides and hayrides. Harford County also is peppered with farm- ers’ markets for buying local beef, cheeses, produce, flowers and more.
A popular sports destination, Aberdeen is home to the Aberdeen Proving Ground, the Army Ordnance Museum, and the childhood home of Cal Ripken, Jr. Here visitors will find Ripken Stadium, the Aberdeen IronBirds, and the Ripken Sports Complex. Harford County offers additional sporting attractions like Bulle Rock Golf Course, five public golf courses, plus national lacrosse and soccer events at the 13 field Cedar Lane Sports Complex.
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90 |
Page 91 |
Page 92