See TV House of Cards Top 10 film sites

House of Cards fans wanting to step in the footsteps of scheming Frank Underwood in the hit Netflix series need to head to Maryland not Washington DC.

For that’s where the award-winning show, starring Kevin Spacey as Underwood, was filmed. Three seasons have been completed and a fourth is due out next year.

A new self-guided tour of House of Cards Top 10 film sites in Harford County, north-east of Baltimore, has been put together by Visit Harford so fans can follow the journey of Underwood and his wife Claire:

Stop 1: Union United Methodist Church

This quaint church in Aberdeen was the location for Frank and Claire’s vow renewals in Season 3. Now visitors can see the exact spot on which the power-hungry couple declared their love for each other before everything went wrong.

Stop 2: American Legion
The nation’s largest wartime veterans’ service organisation was turned into the Bettenberg Union Hall for Season 3, and used for Underwood’s meeting with the Union as the new President of the United States.

Stop 3: Angel Hill Cemetery

This beautiful cemetery near Havre de Grace got a not so beautiful visit from Underwood at the start of Season 3. Visitors can head here to see the location of Underwood’s dad’s grave and the raucous start to the last season.

Stop 4: Downtown Havre de Grace
The beautiful South Carolina settings seen on House of Cards are not South Carolina at all! Instead, the breathtaking Havre de Grace is used for the exterior shots seen in every season so far. Fans can look out for well-known outdoor shots whilst enjoying an authentic Chesapeake Bay experience, with fishing, boating and bird watching on offer.

Stop 5: Site of EZ Tobacco Shop
Otherwise known as Underwood’s campaign headquarters, this 2013 shop is full of tobacco gifts and charm.

Stop 6: La Banque de Fleuve

This stunning 1883 historic reception site is otherwise known as the location of Underwood’s small town rally. Visitors can marvel at the beauty of this filming location whilst also visiting the Susquehanna River.

Stop 7: Festival Park
This beautiful park, with its pavilion, playground and calm atmosphere, was the setting for Underwood’s disorderly campaign rally. Tour visitors can have a more chilled time in the park and watch the sun go down.

Stop 8: Ladew Gardens
When Stamper and Feng wanted to talk in private, they headed to Ladew Gardens – a stunning topiary garden. Visitors can spot the Japanese Garden seen in House of Cards, as well as visiting the historic Manor House, the seasonal butterfly house and plenty of other beautiful small gardens.

Stop 9: Liriodendron

Fans can take a tour of this historic summer house used for Claire’s elegant home fundraiser in Season 2. Built in 1898 as a summer home for John Hopkins Hospital founder Dr Howard Kelly, this picturesque house is now a wedding and conference space.

Stop 10: Hamilton’s Service Station
Jackie Sharp’s deal with Heather Dunbar wasn’t made on an Iowa highway. Instead, the two converse at Hamilton’s Service Station, found in Maryland’s Harford County.

Follow Frank… Bon Voyage are offering a seven-night twin-centre trip to Maryland available from £1,295 per person. The price includes British Airways flights from Heathrow to Baltimore, all-inclusive car hire, four nights at the Baltimore Harbor Hotel and three nights at the Homewood Suites by Hilton in Bel Air in the heart of Harford County. Valid for departures in September and See Bon Voyage

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