Havre de Grace

city in Harford County, Maryland, United States

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.

Lighthouse at Mouth of Susquehanna River

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.

Get around

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.

The Victorian Spencer Silver Mansion

Do

As you'd expect for a Chesapeake community, Havre de Grace has several marinas offering boating and fishing oppurtunities.

Buy

Eat

Drink

Sleep

Connect

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.
Routes through Havre de Grace
Philadelphia ← Perryville ←  N  S  → Aberdeen → Baltimore
Baltimore ← Aberdeen ←  W  E  → Perryville → New Castle


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