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Travel with Harford

Visit museums, the theater, historical sites, and Instagram-worthy destinations without the bother of driving or planning.

Harford Community College's travel opportunities range from local day trips to overnight adventures, and international destinations that take you to places that give you plenty of memories to bring home.

International Travel

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Travel Opportunities

Broadway- Wicked

Broadway - Wicked

New York City, NY
Saturday, NOV 23  |  7 AM–8 PM
  SOLD OUT   Join the Waitlist  Liability Form

Celebrating 20 years on Broadway, Wicked looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Come watch the Broadway hit before the movie comes to theaters. (The show runs 2 hours and 45 minutes). Fees include round-trip transportation aboard a motor coach and an orchestra ticket in the Gershwin Theater. All meals are on your own.

Difficulty:Difficulty Rating: Slightly Challernging

NYC On Your Own

NYC On Your Own

New York City, NY
Saturday, NOV 23  |  7 AM–8 PM
  SOLD OUT   Join the Waitlist  Liability Form

Fees include round-trip transportation to New York City aboard a motor coach. All meals are on your own.

Difficulty:Difficulty Rating: Leisurely day

Colonial Williamsburg Grand Illumination

Colonial Williamsburg Grand Illumination

Williamsburg, VA
Friday, DEC 06—Sunday, DEC 08
  Join the Waitlist   

Cost*: Single $1,038 | Double $841 | Triple $776 | Quad $744
Registration  |  Liability Form

'Tis the season to experience the customs of the past, make a lifetime of memories and begin your holiday season with a Colonial Williamsburg Christmas tradition tour this year! For a complete itinerary, please email travel@harford.edu. Fees include round-trip transportation aboard a Wolf motor coach, baggage and handling, 2 nights' lodging at SpringHill Suites, 2 deluxe continental breakfasts, 1 lunch at Sal's by Victor, 1 dinner at The Whaling Company, guided tour of Colonial Williamsburg including the Governor's Palace, admission to the Grand Illumination, fireworks display, drive through Celebration of Lights and guided house tour at Berkley Plantation.

*Price per person.

Difficulty:Difficulty Rating: On the go

Radio City Christmas Spectacular

Radio City Christmas Spectacular

New York City, NY
Saturday, DEC 14
Cost: $282  |    Join the Waitlist    |  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. (10 AM performance) Fees include round-trip transportation aboard a motor coach and an orchestra theater ticket. All meals are on your own.

Difficulty:Difficulty Rating: Slightly Challernging

American Music Theater

American Music Theater – Joy to the World and Lunch at Shady Maple Smorgasbord

Lancaster, PA
Thursday, DEC 19
Cost: $157  |   Join the Waitlist   |  Liability Form

This year’s all-new holiday show features your favorite seasonal and sacred Christmas songs brought to life by marvelous vocal talent from across the country, accompanied by the masterful AMT Orchestra. Following the show, we will have lunch at Shady Maple Smorgasbord, the largest buffet in the USA. Fees include round-trip transportation aboard a motor coach, a mezzanine theater ticket, and lunch.

Difficulty:Difficulty Rating: Slightly Challernging

Registering for trips is easy!

Visit the registration website at ce.harford.edu. From this page, you have access to explore all available trips.

Know the name of the trip you'd like to take?
» Click on Course Search on the top of the page and type it in.

Want to browse all available trips?
» Click on Program Areas, then Personal Enrichment and Travel and then Travel and Tours

Once you choose a trip that interests you, go to Login on the upper right hand corner of the page. Using the dropdown arrow, select Student Login and follow the instructions.

I am a new user: If this is your first time registering in the new system or you don't currently have an OwlMail account, a temporary user account will be established. Once you have completed your first registration, your temporary user account will be replaced with a Harford student account.

Kennedy Center - Alvin Ailey

Kennedy Center - Alvin Ailey

Washington, DC
Saturday, FEB 8 | 9:30 AM–6:30 PM
Cost: $200  |  Registration  |  Liability Form

Alvin Ailey Jr was an American dancer, director, choreographer and activist who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. More than 25 million people have seen Revelations, making it the most widely viewed modern dance work in the world. There will be time prior to show to have lunch on your own at the KC Café. Fee includes round-trip transportation on a motor coach bus and an orchestra ticket. Meals are purchased separately.

Difficulty:Difficulty Rating: Leisurely day

Philadelphia Flower Show

Philadelphia Flower Show

Philadelphia, PA
Saturday, MAR 1  |  8 AM–6 PM
Cost: $110  |  Registration  |  Liability Form

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Philadelphia Flower Show features stunning displays by premier floral and landscape designers from around the globe. Fee includes round-trip transportation on a motor coach bus and admission to the event. Meals are purchased separately.

Difficulty:

Difficulty Rating: Slightly Challernging

International Spy Museum

International Spy Museum

Washington, DC
Friday, MAR 7  |  9 AM–3:30 PM
Cost: $95  |  Registration  |  Liability Form

Join us for a self-guided tour as we learn about the history and contemporary role of espionage. Be sure to spend time in the Bond in Motion exhibit which has iconic vehicles used on screen by 007 on display. With plenty of interactive experiences and exhibits, you will see many artifacts like disguises, surveillance equipment, and concealment devices. Fee includes round-trip transportation on a motor coach bus and admission. Meals are purchased separately.

Difficulty:Difficulty Rating: Physically active

Washington, DC On Your Own

Washington, DC On Your Own

Washington, DC
Friday, MAR 7  |  9 AM–3:30 PM
Cost: $80  |  Registration  |  Liability Form

Fee includes round-trip transportation on a motor coach bus to Washington DC. You will be dropped off and picked up outside of the International Spy Museum. Meals are purchased separately.

Difficulty:Difficulty Rating: Slightly Challernging

 

The Morgan Library and Museum

The Morgan Library and Museum

New York City, NY
Itinerary Coming Soon
Registration  |  Liability Form

For those who have read The Personal Librarian, you know that Belle da Costa Greene was an American librarian who managed and developed the personal library of J.P. Morgan. We will be taking a guided tour focusing on her legacy, and will see part of the vast collection of over 350,000 objects. Following our tour, we will sit down for an afternoon tea. Fee includes round-trip transportation on a motor coach bus, admission, guided tour and afternoon tea.

Difficulty:Difficulty Rating: Slightly Challernging

New York City On Your Own

New York City On Your Own

New York, NY
Itinerary Coming Soon
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 of the Morgan Library. Meals are purchased separately.

Difficulty:Difficulty Rating: Slightly Challernging

 

Washington, DC Monument Walking Tour

Washington, DC Monument Walking Tour

Washington, DC
Saturday, MAR 22  |  7:45 AM–6:45 PM
Cost: $120  |  Registration  |  Liability Form

Experience springtime in Washington, DC on a guided four-hour tour of the city's key monuments! There will be a moderate amount of walking as we set off to see the cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin, the US Navy Memorial and Heritage Center, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Jr. Memorial, National WWI Memorial, National WWII Memorial, White House (facade only), Korean War Veterans Memorial and Vietnam Veterans Memorial. After the tour ends, you are welcome to explore the rest of the city on your own! Fee includes roundtrip transportation and a guided tour along the National Mall area. Meals are purchased separately.

Difficulty:Difficulty Rating: On the go

International Travel

Harford Community College's travel opportunities to international destinations will provide you with amazing experiences and lasting memories to bring home.

International Travel
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The High Line and Chelsea Market

The High Line and Chelsea Market

New York City, NY
Friday, APR 25  |  8 AM–7 PM
Cost: $80  |  Registration  |  Liability Form

Enjoy a day on your own as you explore New York City’s park in the sky! Reflect on the history, design and landscape of this urban garden as you meander along the path, taking in the art within this public garden. Stop in Chelsea Market to discover local restaurants, shops and more. Fee includes round-trip transportation on a motor coach bus. Meals and admissions are purchased separately.

Difficulty:Difficulty Rating: On the go

The Whitney Museum of American Art

The Whitney Museum of American Art

New York, NY
Friday, APR 25  |  8 AM–7 PM
Cost: $135  |  Registration  |  Liability Form

Located in the Meatpacking District and West Village neighborhoods of Manhattan, this museum focuses on collecting and preserving 20th and 21st century American art. We will be taking an 11:15 AM guided highlights tour, seeing just part of the 25,000 paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, photographs, films, and artifacts. Fee includes round-trip transportation on a motor coach bus, admission, and guided tour. Meals are purchased separately.

Difficulty:Difficulty Rating: Slightly Challernging

Holland Tulip Festival

Holland, Michigan Tulip Fest

Holland, MI
Thursday—Thursday, MAY 8–15, 2025
Land Tour Prior to Air: Single $4,218  |  Double $3,099
Registration  |  Liability Form

Celebrate spring in a riot of color at the Holland Tulip Festival! Held annually in Holland, Michigan, this festival features millions of blooms, windmills and parades. We will start our trip with a guided tour of the city of Chicago and then make our way up to Michigan. After the Tulip Festival, we will spend a few days on Mackinac Island, staying at the Grand Hotel. A visit to Greenfield Village ends our trip.

  • Land tour prices are per person, single or double occupancy.
  • Traveler's Protection Plan of $549 - optional
  • Additional airfare determined after booking confirmation

For more information, including rates, email travel@harford.edu.

Difficulty:Difficulty Rating: Physically active

Need to Know Info

For questions, email travel@harford.edu.

Dates and times are subject to change based on vendor input. Times shown reflect departure and return times from Harford Community College unless otherwise noted. Participants will receive an email from travel@harford.edu with unique trip details after registration and prior to departure date.

Upon registration, you will be emailed an Travel Liability Waiver form. Participants must complete this document prior to travel. If you are traveling with a partner or a group, indicate this on the Liability Waiver so you can be seated together. Trips leave from Entrance 6, Parking Lot W, unless otherwise indicated. Please note that Entrance 6 is not near Entrance 5.

Requests for refunds must be received 14 days prior to departures. Deadlines for refunds depend on when final payments are made by the College. Once final payments have been made for meals/tickets, refunds are not available unless a student from the waitlist is able to enroll and take your place.

Hillwood Estate - museum and Garden

Hillwood Estate - museum and Garden

Washington, DC
Thursday, MAY 22  |  8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Cost: $130  |  Registration  |  Liability Form

Nestled in the hills of Northwest Washington, DC is the former residence of businesswoman, socialite, philanthropist and collector Marjorie Merriweather Post. Her home, Hillwood, is known for its large decorative arts collection that focuses heavily on the House of Romanov, including Faberge eggs. Peek into the world of someone once known as the wealthiest woman in America. Explore the grounds, gardens, greenhouse and gift shop. Fee includes roundtrip transportation on a motor coach bus, admission to the grounds/gardens, 10:30 AM mansion tour ticket and afternoon tea.

Difficulty:Difficulty Rating: Slightly Challernging

President Lincoln's Cottage

President Lincoln's Cottage

Washington, DC
Thursday, MAY 22  |  8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Cost: $104  |  Registration  |  Liability Form

Located on a 250-acre campus, President Lincoln’s Cottage is a historic site and museum in Northwest Washington, DC. Here, Abraham Lincoln made some of his most nation-changing decisions as he developed the Emancipation Proclamation. We’ll start our day viewing exhibits in the visitor center and then we will will walk across the street to visit his former home. Fee includes round-trip transportation on a motor coach bus, admission/guided tour, and a boxed lunch to enjoy at picnic tables. Your wrap choices are veggie, ham and cheese, or turkey with lettuce, tomato and onion.

Difficulty:Difficulty Rating: Slightly Challernging

Dinner and a Show

Dinner and a Show

Baltimore, MD
Sunday, JUN 8  |  11:15 AM–7:30 PM
Cost: $198  |  Registration  |  Liability Form

Enjoy a live performance of Chicago at the historic Hippodrome Theatre before dinner at Tio Pepe, an authentic Spanish restaurant in Baltimore. A universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz, with one show-stopping song after another! In the whirlwind of Chicago’s Jazz Age, two of the Cook County Jail’s most notorious murderesses become fierce rivals as they compete for headlines amidst a media frenzy. Show is two hours and 30 minutes and starts at 1 PM. After the show, we'll have set up an early dinner with a limited menu at Tio Pepe. Fee includes round-trip transportation on a motor coach bus, a balcony ticket and a three-course dinner at Tio Pepe (including tip). Please note that there are stairs to get down into the restaurant.

Difficulty:Difficulty Rating: Slightly Challernging

Kennedy Center - Les Miserables

Kennedy Center - Les Miserables

Washington, DC
Thursday, JUN 12  |  8:15 AM–7 PM
Cost: $160  |  Registration  |  Liability Form

Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production returns to the Opera House to tell the story of broken dreams, unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. There will be time prior to show to have lunch on your own at the KC Café. Show is two hours and 50 minutes and starts at 1:30 PM. Fee includes round-trip transportation on a motor coach bus, a guided highlights tour of the Kennedy Center’s campus, and an orchestra ticket. Meals are purchased separately.

Difficulty:Difficulty Rating: Leisurely day

NY Botanical Gardens

NY Botanical Gardens

New York City, NY
Thursday, JUN 26  |  7 AM–6:30 PM
Cost: $120  |  Registration  |  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:Difficulty Rating: Physically active

The Bronx Zoo

The Bronx Zoo

New York City, NY
Thursday, JUN 26  |  7 AM–6:30 PM
Cost: $120  |  Registration  |  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:Difficulty Rating: Physically active

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International Travel opportunities are also available.

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre - Wizard of Oz

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, Wizard of Oz

JUL 9

New York City - Museum Drop Off

New York City - Museum Drop Off

JUL 17

St. Michael's Day on the Bay

St. Michael's Day on the Bay

JUL 31

Chesapeake Bay Lighthouse Cruise

Chesapeake Bay Lighthouse Cruise

AUG 6

Sight & Sound - Noah & Hershey Farm Restaurant

Sight & Sound, Noah & Hershey Farm Restaurant

AUG 23

 

 

General Information

  • Seats are assigned by date registration is received.
  • Travelers must register and complete a liability form with emergency contact information for each tour.
  • Letters of confirmation are sent 7–10 days prior to departure.
  • Refunds are not available after tickets/meals are purchased unless a substitute can be found.

Difficulty Ratings

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

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

Difficulty Rating: On the goOn 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.

Difficulty Rating: Physically activePhysically 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.