Travel with Harford

The Bronx Zoo

New York City, NY
Thursday, JUN 26  |  7 AM–6:30 PM
Sold Out  |   Join Waitlist   |  Liability Form

One of the largest zoos in the US, the 265 acres of parklands and naturalistic habitats feature a large and diverse animal collection. Explore the grounds on your own. Fee includes round-trip transportation on a motor coach bus and admission to the zoo. Meals are purchased separately.

Difficulty:

NY Botanical Gardens

New York City, NY
Thursday, JUN 26  |  7 AM–6:30 PM
Sold Out  |   Join Waitlist   |  Liability Form

Located in the Bronx, NYC and established in 1891, this 250-acre site contains a landscape of over one million living plants. The garden has been listed as a National Historic Landmark and we encourage you to enjoy a leisurely day exploring the grounds on your own. Fee includes round-trip transportation on a motor coach bus and admission to the gardens. Meals are purchased separately. 

Difficulty:

Museum Mile & Central Park Drop Off

New York City, NY
Thursday, JUL 17  |  7:30 AM–9 PM
Cost: $80  |  Registration  |  Liability Form

Let us do the driving! We will be dropping folks off on Museum Mile, outside The Metropolitan Museum of Art and will return a few hours later to pick everyone up. Explore the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Neue Galerie New York, the Solomon R Guggenheim Museum or The Frick at your own pace. You may also choose to visit Central Park for the day if you wish! Fee only includes round-trip transportation on a motor coach bus. Please purchase your own admission tickets. All meals are on your own.

Difficulty:

Day on the Bay

St. Michaels, MD
Thursday, JUL 31  |  8 AM–7:30 PM
Cost: $160  |  Registration  |  Liability Form

Cruise across the Chesapeake Bay to St. Michaels on the Eastern Shore and then enjoy three hours ashore to explore the town! Admission to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is included. This quaint historic village offers fresh seafood, boutique shopping and historic sites. Fee includes round-trip transportation on a motor coach bus, admission to CBMM and a round-trip boat ride from Annapolis to St. Michaels. All meals are on your own.

Difficulty:

Chesapeake Bay Lighthouse Cruise

Annapolis, MD
Wednesday, AUG 6  |  9:30 AM–5:30 PM
Cost: $160  |  Registration  |  Liability Form

Pass under the twin spans of the By Bridge to view three Chesapeake lighthouses: Sandy Point Shoal, Baltimore Harbor and Thomas Point on this award-winning cruise. A historically attired lighthouse keeper will be our guide and lunch will be served onboard. There is a full bar with beverages available for purchase. Fee includes round- trip transportation on a motor coach bus, lunch and a ticket on the boat tour.

Difficulty:

Noah at Sight & Sound Theatre

Hershey Farm Restaurant  |  Strasburg, PA
Saturday, AUG 23  |  9 AM–5:30 PM
Cost: $175  |  Registration  |  Liability Form

Set amid the rolling farmland of Amish country, this theater is unlike any other. Returning for one season only, this landmark production takes you on board one of the world’s best-known voyages as live animals fill the stage and aisles. Set sail inside the enormous ark as this extraordinary story comes to life! Fee includes round-trip transportation on a motor coach bus, a ticket to the 11am show and lunch at the Hershey Farm Restaurant’s smorgasbord.

Difficulty:

National Book Festival

Washington, DC
Saturday, SEP 6  |  7 AM–7 PM
Cost: $80  |  Registration  |  Liability Form

Travel to the 25th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival, featuring top authors, illustrators and poets hosting presentations, programs and panels! Fee includes round-trip transportation aboard a motor coach. All meals are on your own.

Difficulty:

Anne Frank: The Exhibition

New York City, NY
Wednesday, SEP 10 | 8:30 AM–9:30 PM
Cost: $120  |  Registration  |  Liability Form

Delve into the past through a unique blend of on-campus learning and real-world exploration. This course begins with a book discussion and class session before taking you on a journey to New York City.

Your trip includes a self-led, hour-long audio tour of a full-scale recreation of Anne Frank's Annex, offering a powerful glimpse into history. You will also have the opportunity to explore the Center for Jewish History.

The course fee covers round-trip transportation to NYC and all exhibition admissions. Please note that meals are not included. This experience is open to participants of all ages, though individuals under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Specific trips may have age limitations; please see section details for more information.

Difficulty:

Brooklyn Pizza Tour

Brooklyn, NY
Wednesday, SEP 17  |  7 AM–7 PM
Cost: $199  |  Registration  |  Liability Form

Join the world-famous Pizza Tour featured on The Today Show and Food Network! Skip the lines at iconic pizzerias, snap photos of the Brooklyn Bridge, stroll the Coney Island Boardwalk, and see famous movie spots. Fee includes round-trip motor coach, four pizza slices, two drinks, and a guided multimedia tour.

Difficulty:

Kennedy Center: The Sound of Music

Washington, DC
Saturday, SEP 27  |  8:15 AM–6:15 PM
Cost: $200  |  Registration  |  Liability Form

Experience the beloved musical classic, 65 year after its stage debut. Enjoy a guided tour of the Kennedy Center’s highlights before our 1:30 PM show. Fee includes round-trip motor coach, tour and orchestra ticket; meals not included.

Difficulty:

Monticello

Charlottesville, VA
Thursday, OCT 9  |  6 AM–8 PM
Cost: $195  |  Registration  |  Liability Form

Spend the day exploring the grounds and home of Thomas Jefferson. Two guided tours are included at this UNECSO World Heritage Site. The seasonal Gardens & Grounds Tour explores Monticello’s restored gardens and discusses Jefferson’s lifelong interest in botany as well as the enslaved gardeners who maintained the landscape. The Slavery at Monticello Tour focuses on the experiences of the enslaved people who lived and labored at Mulberry Row, the industrial hub and “Main Street” of the 5,000-acre plantation. Fee includes round-trip transportation aboard a motor coach, a boxed breakfast and two guided tours. Lunch is on your own.

Difficulty:

Philadelphia Museum Drop Off

Philadelphia, PA
Friday, OCT 17  |  9 AM–7 PM
Cost: $80  |  Registration  |  Liability Form

Allow us to do the driving and invite your friends to join you as you visit the museum of your choosing at your leisure. Stops include the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Rodin Museum, Barnes Foundation, Franklin Institute, Mutter Museum and Penn Museum. Purchase your own admission ticket to whichever museum you plan to visit as this trip is only transportation.

Difficulty:

Grounds for Sculpture

New Jersey
Saturday, OCT 22  |  8:45 AM–6:30 PM
Cost: $116  |  Registration  |  Liability Form

A museum, a sculpture garden and an arboretum where art and nature are always at play! Outdoors, nearly 300 contemporary sculptures are installed across 42 landscaped acres. Indoors, temporary exhibitions from established and emerging artists are featured in six galleries. We will be taking a guided one-hour tour upon arrival, and then the rest of the day is yours to spend exploring the grounds on your own! Fee includes round-trip transportation aboard a motor coach, admission and a guided tour. All meals are on your own.

Difficulty:

Spooky Annapolis Tour

Annapolis, MD
Friday, OCT 31  |  10 AM–6:30 PM
Cost: $185  |  Registration  |  Liability Form

Built between 1772 and 1782, the Maryland Inn has been privy to centuries of Annapolis history. It’s a perfect location for lunch and a tour with a ghost guide. The three-course, prix-fixe menu will feature two entrée selections as well as non-alcoholic beverages. A ghost tour guide will join you for dessert and share tales about the ghosts of the Maryland Inn. Then, you'll follow your spirited guide for a leisurely stroll through a small section of the Historic District of Annapolis packed with haunted stories. Stop at spooky spots to hear stories told with dramatic zeal of those that have passed. Haunted sites include Reynold's Tavern, Church Circle, and the Maryland State House. Fee includes round-trip transportation aboard a motor coach, a house salad, your choice of entrée, dessert and a guided tour.

Difficulty:

Broadway: The Great Gatsby

New York, NY
Saturday, NOV 8  |  7 AM–8 PM
Cost: $210  |  Registration  |  Liability Form

The party’s roaring on Broadway! Set in summer 1922, this new musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s beloved novel of wealth, class and the American Dream features a jazz- and pop-influenced original score. The show runs 2 hours and 30 minutes. Orchestra seat to 2 PM show at the Broadway Theatre. All meals are on your own.

Difficulty:

New York City On Your Own

New York, NY
Saturday, NOV 8  |  7 AM–8 PM
Cost: $80  |  Registration  |  Liability Form

Fee includes round-trip transportation on a motor coach bus to New York City. You will be dropped off and picked up outside the Food Emporium in Midtown Manhattan. All meals are on your own.

Difficulty:

Brooklyn Chocolate Tour

Brooklyn, NY
Tuesday, NOV 11  |  7 AM–7 PM
Cost: $199  |  Registration  |  Liability Form

Visit four of the finest traditional and artisanal chocolate makers in Brooklyn! Along the way, you’ll learn about the history of chocolate in Brooklyn, how it’s made, and watch demonstrations. Taste test chocolate ice cream, mini cupcakes, hot chocolate and more! Lunch at Grimaldi’s is included, so save room for thin crust Margherita pizza. Fees include round-trip transportation aboard a motor coach, samples, two slices of pizza, a soft drink, plus a guided multi-media tour.

Difficulty:

Ford's Theatre

Washington, DC
Saturday, NOV 22  |  Time TBD
Cost: $TBD  |  Registration  |  Liability Form

Ford’s Theatre explores the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln and celebrates the American experience through theatre and education. Our guided tour highlights the historic theatre, the events of April 14, 1865, and the impact of Lincoln’s assassination on our nation. Visit the museum, Petersen House, and exhibits explaining what happened immediately after the assassination. After touring the historic site, we will return to the theatre for a special holiday performance. Date, time and cost are not confirmed. Email travel@harford.edu for further details.

Difficulty:

Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall

New York, NY
Tuesday, DEC 6  |  8 AM–8 PM
Cost: $320  |  Registration  |  Liability Form

Get ready for the most anticipated holiday tradition in New York City, the Christmas Spectacular starring the Radio City Rockettes! Step into a world of enchantment and be captivated by a breathtaking display of artistry, music and dance. The 90-minute show features more than 140 performers and an original musical score. There will be time for you to explore NYC before and after the matinee performance. Fees include round-trip transportation aboard a motor coach and an orchestra theater ticket. All meals are on your own.

Difficulty:

A Longwood Christmas

Kennett Square, PA
Wednesday, DEC 10  |  11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Cost: $125  |  Registration  |  Liability Form

Spanning more than 1,000 acres, Longwood showcases horticultural splendor, intricate fountain systems, architectural grandeur and so much more. See the results of the $250 million renovation and tour the property at your leisure. This holiday season, wander the paths outside through hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights and marvel at the how-did-they-do-that displays! Fees include round-trip transportation aboard a motor coach and admission to Longwood Gardens. All meals are on your own.

Difficulty:

America's Music Cities Holiday

New Orleans  |  Memphis  |  Nashville
Sunday–Sunday, DEC 14–21
Cost: $4,874pp/Single  |  $3,974pp/Double  |  $3,924pp/Triple
Registration  |  Liability Form

This exciting journey takes you through some of America's most iconic musical and historical landmarks, offering a deep dive into the heart and soul of America's musical heritage. Join us as we experience the French Quarter, Jazz Revue, Grammy Museum, Graceland, Civil Rights Tour, Ryman Auditorium, hands-on chocolate making lesson, Grand Ole Opry show, historic RCA Studio B, Country Music Hall of Fame, Gaylord Opryland Resort Dinner & Holiday Show, as well as your choice: Delta River flat boat or horse-drawn carriage ride.

Difficulty:

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Location: TBD
Date and Time: TBD
Cost: $TBD  |  Registration  |  Liability Form

Harford Community College has requested tickets for a Trans-Siberian Orchestra performance and will be notified as soon as tour dates are announced. The band’s musical style incorporates classical, orchestral, symphonic and progressive elements into hard rock and heavy metal. Date, time and cost are not confirmed. Email travel@harford.edu for further details.

Difficulty:

Leisurely day. You can board a bus, climb one flight of stairs, walk unassisted at a relaxed pace for up to 60 minutes without difficulty.

Slightly challenging. Likely walking two to three miles over the course of the day, on a variety of terrains with rest breaks.

On the go. You can handle standing for long periods of time, are able to walk about four to five miles during the trip and are comfortable climbing into/out of various modes of transportation.

Physically active. During this trip, you will likely walk 8,000–10,000 steps. You must be comfortable with long periods of standing or walking on uneven terrain and steep slopes.