# Havre de Grace

Havre de Grace is a small city of approximately 15,000 residents (2020) in northeastern Maryland. Named by General Lafayette, it was attacked by the Royal Navy during the War of 1812. During the 19th century, Havre de Grace was a bustling river port on the Susquehanna and boasts today many marinas and historic homes. It is a center of traditional woodcarving and duck decoy crafts.

## Get in
### By car

Getting in from points northeast like Perryville and Philadelphia on the Millard E. Tydings Memorial Bridge on Interstate 95 or the Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge on U.S. Route 40 requires no toll.

### By bike

Bicyclists aged at least 18 or with valid drivers license may also cross the westbound Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge only within some strict conditions on weekends and local holidays.

## See

Take a walk around the Havre de Grace Historic District. The entire downtown in comprised of buildings from the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries and is protected by the National Register of Historic Places.
* 39.540121-76.0870951 Havre de Grace Decoy Museum, 215 Giles St, ☏ +1 410-939-3739, fax: +1 410 939-3775. M-Sa 10:30AM-4:30PM, Su noon-4PM. If you like duck decoys, here you go. $6.
* 39.5407-76.08482 Concord Point Lighthouse and Keeper's House, 714 Concord St, ☏ +1 410-939-3213, info@concordpointlighthouse.org. Free. (updated Dec 2021)
* 39.540581-76.0860153 Havre de Grace Maritime Museum, 100 Lafayette St, ☏ +1 410-939-4800. (updated Apr 2024)
* 39.556411-76.0934594 Lock House Museum, 817 Conesteo St, ☏ +1 410-939-5780. Riverfront museum in an 1840s house focusing on the history of canals & how they worked. (updated Apr 2024)

## Do

As you'd expect for a Chesapeake community, Havre de Grace has several marinas offering boating and fishing oppurtunities.
* 39.535-76.12821 Bulle Rock Golf Course, 320 Blenheim Ln #2003 (in gated community, identify yourself in visitor lane at gatehouse), ☏ +1 410-939-8887. (updated Dec 2021)
* 39.61001-76.1594242NOT EXISTING LISTING IMAGE Susquehanna State Park, 4118 Wilkinson Rd, ☏ +1 410-557-7994. A heavily forested state park offering camping, mountain biking, fishing, and historic sites. (updated Apr 2024)
* 39.55613-76.09473 Lafayette Trail. A three-mile self-guided walking tour. (updated Apr 2024)
* 39.548631-76.0912284 Cultural Center at the Opera House. (updated Apr 2024)

## Eat

* 39.55073-76.0894691 Tidewater Grille, 300 Franklin St, ☏ +1 410-939-3313. Chesapeake-style seafood. (updated Apr 2024)
* 39.550687-76.0903232 MacGregor's Restaurant, 331 St John St, ☏ +1 410-939-3003. Fresh seafood, water views, and live music. (updated Apr 2024)
* 39.55092-76.0918493 Backfin Blues Creole De Graw, 400 N Union Ave, ☏ +1 443-502-8191. Lousiana Creole cuisine with a lively bar and live music scene. (updated Apr 2024)

## Drink

* 39.551119-76.0910161 Coakley's Pub, 414 St John St. (updated Apr 2024)
* 39.54815-76.0896312 Battery Island Brewing Company, 101 N Washington St. (updated Apr 2024)
* 39.546142-76.0876063 Market Street Brewery, 203 Market St, ☏ +1 443-502-2192. (updated Apr 2024)
* 39.5624-76.1282344 Mount Felix Vineyard & Winery, 1904 Level Rd, ☏ +1 410-939-0913. (updated Apr 2024)

## Sleep

* 39.54557-76.091241 Vandiver Inn, 301 S Union Ave, ☏ +1 410-939-5200. A Victorian sea captain's mansion turned bed & breakfast. (updated Feb 2024)
* 39.54656-76.091822 Spencer Silver Mansion, 200 S Union Ave, ☏ +1 410-939-1485. A Victorian-era bed & breakfast. (updated Apr 2024)

## Go next

* Perryville is to the east. Crossing the Millard E. Tydings Memorial Bridge on Interstate 95 or the Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge on U.S. Route 40 requires a toll of US$8.00 per car or motorcycle across the Susquehanna River. Bicyclists aged at least 18 or with valid driver license may also pay $8.00 to cross the eastbound Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge only within some strict conditions on weekends and local holidays.