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.

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.

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.