Overview
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.
4 sights · 4 things to do · 3 places to eat · 4 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Havre de Grace
Concord Point Lighthouse and Keeper's House
Bulle Rock Golf Course
Susquehanna State Park
A heavily forested state park offering camping, mountain biking, fishing, and historic sites.
Havre de Grace Decoy Museum
If you like duck decoys, here you go.
Havre de Grace Maritime Museum
Lock House Museum
Riverfront museum in an 1840s house focusing on the history of canals & how they worked.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 87°F; winter lows dip to about 26°F. Wettest: Jun and Jul. (climate data from nearby Wilmington)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ILG Wilmington Airport, Wilmington — 28 mi away. Directions
- BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore — 40 mi away (major hub). Directions
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.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Havre de Grace Decoy Museum, Havre de Grace Maritime Museum, Concord Point Lighthouse and Keeper's House
- Lunch Tidewater Grille
- Afternoon Cultural Center at the Opera House, Lock House Museum
- Dinner MacGregor's Restaurant
- Evening Market Street Brewery
Day 2
- Morning Susquehanna State Park
- Lunch Backfin Blues Creole De Graw
- Evening Mount Felix Vineyard & Winery
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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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.
Do
As you'd expect for a Chesapeake community, Havre de Grace has several marinas offering boating and fishing oppurtunities.
Do Cultural Center at the Opera House
Eat
Eat Tidewater Grille
Chesapeake-style seafood.
Eat MacGregor's Restaurant
Fresh seafood, water views, and live music.
Eat Backfin Blues Creole De Graw
Louisiana Creole cuisine with a lively bar and live music scene.
Drink
Drink Battery Island Brewing Company
Drink Mount Felix Vineyard & Winery
Sleep
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.
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