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 Atelier de Teresa
558 Fountain Street
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
410-939-3277
443-243-8078 cell
atelierty@aol.com
www.atelierdeteresa.com
Art school and studio
Harford Artists Association, Inc.
PO Box 222
Churchville, MD 21028
410-877-0645
Harford County Cultural Arts Board
212 South Bond St.
Bel Air, MD 21014
410-638-3578
Harford Community College
401 Thomas Run Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
410-836-4000
(HCC) is the center of cultural and leisure activities in Harford County. HCC offers a Fine Arts Calendar which brings nationally known artists to Harford County as well as performances and exhibitions by local artists, students and faculty members. Through the programs, students, faculty and community residents enjoy fine cultural and artistic opportunities which are normally available only in more urban areas.
Havre de Grace Arts Commission
P.O. Box 105
Perry Point, MD 21902
410-939-5425
Historical Society of Harford County
143 N. Main St.
PO Box 366
Bel Air, MD 21014-9998
410-838-7691
Liriodendron Foundation
502 West Gordon St.
Bel Air, MD 21014
410-879-4424
The Picture Show
301 St. John Street
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
410-939-0738
410-939-8393 fax
thepictureshowinc@mac.com
Art gallery and custom framing
Rockfield Foundation
501 Churchville Rd.
Bel Air, MD 21014
410-638-4565
Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra
PO Box 485
Forest Hill, MD 21050
410-838-6465
www.ssochestra.org
Baseball
Ripken Stadium
873 Long Drive
Aberdeen, MD 21001
410-297-9292
www.ironbirdsbaseball.com
Boating/Fishing
Applegarth Cruises
2524 Ady Road
Forest Hill, MD 21050
410-879-6941
BaySail School & Yacht Charters
100 Bourbon Street, Suite D
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
410-939-2869
www.baysail.net
CruiseOne
606 Falkirk Court
Abingdon, MD 21009
410-569-7522
Karl's Bassin' Adventures Guide Service
134 Farm Road
Aberdeen, MD 21001
410-272-6940
www.karlsbassinadventures.com
Great vacation and family fun activity! Experience bass fishing while enjoying the beautiful wildlife and many scenic sites on the Upper Chesapeake Bay/Susquehanna Flats, shorelines of Harford County, Maryland. Specializing in beginner & youth fishing instruction. Fishing and Sightseeing trips available. All fishing tackle supplied for the day.
Lantern Queen-Paddlewheeler
410-939-1468
www.lanternqueen.com
Skipjack Martha Lewis
121 N. Union Ave. (Ste C)
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
410-939-4078
www.skipjackmarthalewis.org
Tidewater Marina
100 Bourbon Street
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
410-939-0950
Farms, Gardens, & Wineries
Brad’s Produce
550 Asbury Rd.
Chruchville, MD 21028
410-734-4769
www.bradsproduce.com
Broom’s Bloom Dairy
1700 South Fountain Green Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
410-399-COWS
www.bbdairy.com
Fiore Winery
3026 Whiteford Rd.
Pylesville, MD 21132
410-879-4007
www.fiorewinery.com
Harford County Equestrian Center
608 North Tollgate Road
Bel Air, MD 21014
410-638-3528
www.harfordcountymd.gov
Ladew Topiary Gardens
3535 Jarrettsville Pike
Monkton, MD 21111
410-557-9466
www.LadewGardens.com
Ladew Topiary Gardens is celebrating 35 years as the most outstanding topiary garden in America. Tour the circa 1747 Manor House, the 1.5 mile Nature Walk and view hundreds of topiary throughout 22 acres of flower gardens. Café, Gift Shop and Historical Exhibit. Bus parking on site. www.LadewGardens.com
Spring Valley Farm
724 Conowingo Rd.
Conowingo, MD 21918
410-378-3280
www.springvalleyfarm.com
Blueberries, Blueberries, Blueberries! A "pick-your-own" operation offering spray free blueberries on over 5,000 bushes. Sour cherries are available as are tree-ripened peaches. Come enjoy this beautiful farm, pick some fruit, stroll the hills, do some birding and enjoy the pond and wildflowers. Late June-late July. No dogs please. Closed Sundays.
Swan Harbor Farm
401 Oakington Rd.
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
410-939-6767
Historic waterfront estate specializing in weddings, special events, and corporate affairs.
Woolsey Farm Lamb
630 Glenville Rd.
Churchville, MD 21028
410-734-0482
www.harfordcountymd.gov/agriculture/FarmInfo.cfm?FarmID=375
Golf Course Listings
Aberdeen Proving Ground Golf Courses
5600 Block Maryland Boulevard
APG, MD 21005
410-278-4794
Beechtree Golf Club
811 South Stepney Rd.
Aberdeen, MD 21001
410-297-9700; 877-233-2487
www.beechtreegolf.com
Beechtree offers near-flawless Bentgrass playing surfaces, a top notch practice facility and an award winning clubhouse. Their staff compliments the experience with superior service. Golf Week Magazine rated Beechtree the #2 Best Public Course in the State of Maryland for 2005. Please visit www.beechtreegolf.com for more information or call, 1-877-BEECHTR (1-877-233-2487)
Black Horse Golf
3051 Troyer Road
White Hall, MD 21161
410-557-GOLF
Bulle Rock Golf Course
320 Blenheim Ln.
PO Box 506
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
410-939-8887
www.bullerock.com
Genesis Golf Getaways
7600 York Road
Towson, MD 21204
410-823-5790
www.mdgolfgetaways.com
Genesis specializes in working with group leaders and golf enthusiasts to create customized golf trips. We offer multiple choices of lodgings and top-of-the-line courses that are constantly referred to as "premier, must-play, memorable," including Bulle Rock Golf Club, now home to the McDonald's LPGA Championship.
Geneva Farm Golf Club
217 Davis Rd.
Street, MD 21154
410-893-1114
www.genevafarmgolf.com
Harford County's first 18-hole golf course, fully stocked golf shop, full-service restaurant, pavilion and banquet room. Can accommodate 200 for golf outings, weddings, rehearsal dinners and other events. Twin Silos Restaurant open to the public for breakfast, lunch and dinner. On-line tee times available. Open every day except Christmas.
Maryland Golf & Country Club
1335 E. MacPhail Rd.
PO Box 652
Bel Air, MD 21014
410-838-2934
www.marylandgcc.org
Private, full service country club with banquet facilities available to non-members for both corporate and special events. We specialize in wedding receptions, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, seminars and golf outings on our exclusive championship golf course.
Mt. Vista Golf Club
11101 Raphael Rd.
Kingsville, MD 21087
410-592-5467
Wetlands Golf Club
740 Gilbert Road
Aberdeen, MD 21001
410-273-7488
www.golfwetlands.com
Landmarks, Historic Sites & Museums
Aberdeen Room Archives and Museum
18 Howard St.
PO Box 698
Aberdeen, MD 21001
410-273-6325
www.aberdeenroom.com
The Museum is a historical and educational facility of the city of Aberdeen. Memorabilia and artifacts relating to the social, economic and cultural development of the city are acquired, recorded, and displayed. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00am -1:00pm and on the first Saturday of the month from noon to 3pm. Special events and pre-arranged tours are available.
Concord Pt. Lighthouse / O'Neil House
PO Box 212
Concord & Lafayette Streets
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
410-939-9040
The Concord Point Lighthouse is one of the oldest lighthouses in continual use on the East Coast. It affords a spectacular view of the Chesapeake Bay. Open April-October on Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm to 5pm. Special tours available by appointment for buses, groups and students. See the calendar of events for a complete listing of upcoming events.
Conowingo Dam
U.S. 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.
Havre de Grace Decoy Museum
215 Giles St.
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
410-939-3739
www.decoymuseum.com
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. The museum is open to the public seven days a week from 11:00 to 4pm. 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
www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org
The Havre de Grace Maritime Museum's mission is to collect, document, preserve and interpret the maritime skills and heritage of Lower Susquhenna River and Upper Chesapeake Bay. Sep-May: Open Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun 11AM-5PM; Jun-Aug: Open 7 days; Chesapeake Wooden Boat Builders School: Open Tue 6-9:30PM. General Admission: $2 adults; $1 seniors & students; children under 8 free. Guided Tours $3 per person; available by appointment. Facilities rental possible - call for a fee schedule. museum@comcast.net
Hays House Museum
324 Kenmore Ave.
Bel Air, MD 21014
410-838-1213
Built in 1788, the museum is named for Thomas A. Hays, a prominent lawyer, landowner, and entrepreneur who purchased the house in 1811. The house retains virtually all its original features including staircase, weatherboards, mantels, woodwork and shutters. It is open every Sunday from 1-4pm and by appointment.
Jericho Covered Bridge
(Gun Powder Falls State Park)
http://www.jerusalemmill.org/bridge.html
Historic Jerusalem Mill Village
2813 Jerusalem Road
Kingsville, MD 21087
410-877-3560
www.jerusalemmill.org
Historic Jerusalem Mill Village in the scenic Gunpowder Falls State Park in Kingsville offers a variety of interesting activities ranging from Revolutionary and Civil War era living history demonstrations and encampments to a 1st Sunday concert series from May to September. For information, visit www.jerusalemmill.org or call 410-877-3560
Liriodendron
502 W. Gordon Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
410-879-4424/410 838-3942
Built in 1898 by a prominent Johns Hopkins physician, Liriodendron Mansion is a palladian style building housing three large reception rooms, complete with antique furnishings, as well as a carved staircase and a dozen unique fireplaces. Outside guests can enjoy two sheltered oval porticos, a terrace with wisteria covered archways and a boxwood garden. Liriodendron is available for weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, private functions and special events.
Steppingstone Museum
461 Quaker Bottom Rd.
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
410-939-2299
www.steppingstonemuseum.org
Museum that preserves and demonstrates the rural arts and crafts of the 1880-1920 time period. Open weekends from May to October. The museum offers pre-arranged tours, pavillion rentals, membership and volunteer opportunities, speaker programs and numerous special events.
Susquehanna Museum of Havre de Grace at the Lockhouse
PO Box 253
817 Conesteo Street
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
410-939-5780
www.lockhousemuseum.org
Restored in 1836 lockhouse, canal lock, and swing bridge on the Susquehanna River. Period rooms and display of Havre de Grace history. Open year round Thursday-Monday, 1-5pm. Groups and individual tours available all year.
Rockfield Manor
501 Churchville Road
Bel Air, MD 21014
410-638-4565
rockfield.manor@comcast.net
Historic mansion built in 1921 on 5.4 acres. Spacious garden and patio, featuring several medium-sized reception rooms, a cozy living room with fireplace and a sun room. Available for small wedding receptions, business meetings and other social events.
U.S. Army Ordinance Museum
MD & Aberdeen Blvd
APG, MD 21005
410-278-3602
The most extensive collection of combat vehicles, artillery, small arms, ammunition, and military material in existance. On display are such varied items as body armour, uniforms, weapons that made military history: Gatling gun, a German v-2 rocket, and General Pershings Locomobile. “Tank Park” features armored vehicles ranging from World War 1 to Operation Desert Storm. Open daily from 9am-4:45pm. Note: Due to heightened security all adult visitors must arrive via Rt. 40 to exit 715. A photo ID registration must be presented at the entrance gate. Museum visitors are not authorized to drive to other areas of APG.
Parks & Trails
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center
700 Otter Point Road
Abingdon, MD 21009
410-612-1688
www.otterpointcreek.org
Located on Otter Point Creek, this 600+ acre portion of the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve was developed for research, technical workshops and confernences, cultural history presentations and seminars. Public programs include canoeing, nature hikes, and children’s activities. It is open to the public every Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sundays from noon to 5pm for visitors to browse the exhibits and hike the nature trails.
Eden Mill Park, Nature Center & Historic Mill
1617 Eden Mill Road
Pylesville, MD 21132
410-836-3050
www.edenmill.org
Located on approximately 60 acres bordering Deer Creek, this facility offers a variety of outdoor adventure activities including hiking, canoeing and bird watching. The center also conducts school programs, camps and adult education. A meeting facility is available. The nature center is located in the historic mill and available for guided tours.
Gunpowder Falls State Park
PO Box 480
2813 Jerusalem Road
Kingsville, MD 21087
410-592-2897
www.dnr.state.md.us/
Gunpowder Falls State Park features numerous scenic areas on 18,000 acres in the Gunpowder River Valley, which includes both Baltimore & Harford Counties. The park features over 100 miles of trails, trout streams and the historic village of Jerusalem and 18 century grist mill company town. Other park areas include a multi-use rail trail, swimming beach, picnic area, and marina. Guided trips with local outfitters are available for flatwater and moving water kayaking, canoeing, fly-fishing, for trout, bass fishing, catamaran sailing, windsurfing and natural history walks.
Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway
4948 Conowingo Road
Darlington, MD 21034
410-457-2482
www.hitourtrails.com
Rocks/Susquehanna State Park
3318 Rocks Chrome Hill Rd.
Jarretsville, MD 21084
410-557-7994
www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/rocks.html
This day-use park is located on MD 24, eight miles north of Bel Air, and is situated on 850 acres bordering Deer Creek. A popular feature of the park is the throne-like rock formation called the King and Queen Seats where, according to legend, Indian Chieftains once sat in tribal council. Rock climbing, picnicking, hiking, tubing, wading canoeing, fishing, seasonal bow hunting, photography opportunities are available. The Falling Branch area of Rocks State Park is located about 5 miles north of the main park of the park off MD 24. The scenic,17 foot free-falling waterfall is the second highest vertical falls in Maryland
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