31 Jan Every Harford County Resident Should Know About These 4 Local Attractions

Harford County has plenty of things to do. Here, you’ll find shopping malls, restaurants, and attractions, many of which are pet-friendly. In addition, the greater Bel Air area offers tons of fun to locals no matter the time of year. 

Dine at BACCO Italian + Wine Bar

This chic eatery offers Italian staples such as pasta, flatbread, and gnocchi. In addition, BACCO provides more than four dozen wines catering to beginners and connoisseurs alike. It also offers numerous gluten-free, vegan, and heart-healthy options. The Baltimore Sun rated BACCO as the best Italian restaurant in the greater Aberdeen area.

Shop The Hartford Mall

Just off the Bel Air Bypass, the Harford Mall is Harford County’s only enclosed shopping mall. Anchored by Macy’s, the Harford Mall is home to more than 70 retail installations across its 500,000-plus square feet of floor space. 

Go gift shopping at The White Barn Candle Company or browse local boutiques such as Bray & Em Boutique or Brittanynj. Hungry? The mall’s five food selections range from fast food to casual dining. Local favorites include Bonefish Grill and the Green Turtle.

Take in the Ladew Topiary Gardensl

The Ladew Topiary Gardens is one of the Eastern Seaboard’s best natural sights. In 2013, Architectural Digest ranked it the world’s fourth-best topiary garden. Ladew Gardens is home to more than 100 topiary forms, and you’ll also find Ladew’s all-native Butterfly House.

Explore Ladew’s campus on your own, or take a guided tour through the historic Manor House. Only open from April to October, make sure to catch this botanical wonderland open while you can!

Explore the Harford County Barn Quilt Trail

Twenty-four public spaces, homesteads, and barns feature barn quilts in the greater Bel Air area. In addition, the county’s Barn Quilt Trail leads visitors across pet-friendly farms, farmers markets, and natural areas.

Located in Aberdeen, Seasons at Bel Air offers easy access to these attractions. You won’t find a more convenient apartment residence for rent in town just minutes from the Harford Mall and Barn Quilt Trail sites.