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Take a Day Trip With Harford Community College This Summer

Let Harford Community College take the stress out of planning a trip.

Enrich your life with travel! Let Harford Community College take the stress out of planning a trip and reserve your spot now for one of the following bus tours, as seating is limited.

Philadelphia Zoo

Philadelphia, PA

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Wednesday, June 24, 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM

As America's first zoo, Philadelphia Zoo has 160+ years of experience in conserving wildlife, caring for animals, and educating our communities. Home to more than 1,900 rare and endangered animals, the Zoo encompasses 42 acres you’ll be able to explore at your leisure. Fee includes round-trip transportation on a motor coach bus and admission to the zoo. All meals are on your own.

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Philadelphia Food Tour

Philadelphia, PA

Wednesday, July 8, 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM

Eat like a local on this Philadelphia-themed food tour. Enjoy Philly favorites like cheesesteaks and tomato pie while learning about the history of how some of these iconic foods came to be while driving through various neighborhoods of Philadelphia, sightseeing and learning about the many communities that make up the City of Brotherly Love.  Fee includes round-trip transportation aboard a motor coach, a guided food tour with five samples, and free time to explore the Liberty Bell area and Independence Mall.

Historic Ships in Baltimore

Baltimore, MD

Friday, July 31, 8:30 AM to 3 PM

The USS Constellation is a sloop-of-war, the last sail-only warship designed and built by the US Navy. Tour this historic ship before walking along the Inner Harbor to visit the Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse. Experience 19th century life with one of the most impressive collections of military vessels in the world as we take in the docked fleet. Please note that due to the nature of the ships, all travelers must be able to climb stairs. A limited lunch menu has been developed by McCormick and Schmick’s restaurant. Enjoy a cup of soup, your choice of salad entree, a dessert and coffee/tea. Fee includes round-trip transportation aboard a motor coach, guided tours, and lunch at McCormick and Schmick’s.

NYC Museum and Central Park Drop Off

New York, NY

Friday, August, 7 AM to 7 PM

Let us do the driving. Folks will be dropped off on Museum Mile in front of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and will return a few hours later for pick up. Explore Central Park, The Met, Neue Galerie New York, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum or the Frick at your own pace. Fee only includes round-trip transportation on a motor coach bus. Please purchase your own admission tickets. All meals are on your own.

Crab Feast and Boat Cruise

Grasonville, MD

Tuesday, August 25, 9 AM to 6 PM

Enjoy an all-you-can-eat crab feast at the Fisherman’s Crab Deck, nestled along the picturesque waterfront in Kent Narrows. After lunch, we will embark on a sightseeing cruise aboard a custom-built tour boat. Experience a cruise through the Kent Narrows waterfront and surrounding waterways. This slightly narrated tour, led by a knowledgeable crew, offers insights into the local waterways and history of the community. Enjoy panoramic views under the comfort of a 75% covered canopy top, providing shade as you enjoy Maryland's scenic waterways. Following the boat cruise, there will be time to explore the Queenstown Premium Outlets. Fee includes round-trip transportation aboard a motor coach, lunch and a boat cruise.

Motor coaches leave from Parking Lot W (near Wawa) on the Harford Community College campus.

The College is also offering international trips in summer 2026. Visit the website for more information about all trips offered or to enroll.

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