Havre de Grace Maryland

Visiting Havre de Grace

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A Havre de Grace Marina The historic city of Havre de Grace, Maryland features a wealth of attractions. Havre de Grace is a waterfront town, sitting right on the banks of the wide Susquehanna River. There's a boardwalk prominade where you can enjoy the beautiful watefront views, and a nice waterfront park.

During the Revolutionary War this small hamlet was visited several times by General Lafayette. He mentioned that the area reminded him of the French seaport, Le Havre. This is how the town was given the name Havre de Grace which is French for "Harbor of Grace."

Havre de Grace has many parks and museums to keep visitors busy. The Havre de Grace Decoy Museum has one of the best collections of decoys you'll see anywhere. Nearby Susquhanna State Park offers opportunities for hiking, boating, and fishing. Golfers will enjoy playing a round at Bulle Rock Golf Course. This Pete Dye designed course has been the home of the LPGA championship several years.

Havre de Grace lighthouse

The town has several nice places for dining and entertainment. The Tidewater Grille is on the water and has a regular schedule of musical offerings. MacGregor's also has a waterfront location and outdoor dining. The Laurrapin Grille serves locally sourced food in a casual setting, with live music on the weekends. More Havre de Grace restaurants.

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Super 8, Havre de Grace
This newly renovated hotel is located just one mile from Havre de Grace's downtown. Each room has a refrigerator, microwave, and free high-speed internet access. Free continental breakfast. See Rates

Marriott Courtyard Aberdeen at Ripken Stadium Marriott Courtyard at Ripken Stadium
Located next to Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen MD, about six miles outside Havre de Grace. Hotel amenities include an indoor pool and fitness center and free high-speed internet access. See Rates

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Havre de Grace Events

First Fridays. Downtown event held the first Friday of each month, May to October. Music, merchant specials, historic walking tours, outdoor restaurant cafe seating.

Farmer's Market. Saturdays, May 4 - October 26, 2013. Fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and other local products. Held at Pennington Avenue and Washington Street.

Concerts in the Park. Fridays, June 7 -July 26, 2013. Free music in Tydings Park. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.

March 3, 2013. Havre de Grace Maritime Museum Open House. Explore the museum and see new exhibits. Free beverages and hors d'oeuvers.

April 14, 2013. Women's 5K By the Bay. A women only race for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Benefits Habitat for Humanity.

April 27, 2013. City-Wide Yard Sale. Big community-wide sale.

May 3 - 5, 2013. Annual Decoy & Wildlife Art Festival. At the Havre de Grace Decoy Museum. Carvers and wildlife artists, retriever dog demonstrations, live and silent auctions.

May 3 - 5, 2013. War of 1812 Attack on Havre de Grace Reenactment. Drills, exhibits, lectures, Ft. McHenry flag ceremony. Lock House Grounds.

May 11 - 12, 2013. Medieval Days at the Steppingstone Museum. Medievel encampment, fighting and fenching demonstrations, crafts, music and dance.

May 18, 2013. Havre de Grace Secret Garden Tour. Visit gardens large and small in historic Havre de Grace. This event is a fundraiser for the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum. Noon to 5:00pm.

June 22, 2013. Steppingstone Summertime Blues Festival. Enjoy the blues in the museum's orchard overlooking the river.

July 2 - 6, 2013. Havre de Grace Independence Celebration Carnival. Carnival rides and fun for all ages. Tydings Park.

July 6, 2013. Havre de Grace Independence Day Parade and Fireworks. Parade starts at 2:00pm on Union Avenue. Concert at 7:00pm and fireworks at appoximately 9:15pm.

July 13 - 15, 2013. Pirate Fest Weekend Pirates take over Havre de Grace for a weekend of swashbuckling fun. Dress like a pirate and join in the fun. Pirate Fest 5K run, Pirate Gala, Pirate Encampment. And there will be a Pirates Pub Crawl with a treasure hunt (of course!) along the way. Lock House Museum.

August 9 - 11, 2013. Havre de Grace Seafood Festival. This festival features lots of seafood, crafts, vendors, and entertainment. Tydings Memorial Park.

August 16 - 18, 2013. Havere de Grace Art Show. Annual juried art show and sale held in Tydings Park, overlooking the water. Free admission. Food and entertainment.

September 7, 2013. Children's Arts Festival and Contest. An event for children ages 3 to 10. Kids create art and can submit their works to the contest. 11:00am - 3:00pm. Tydings Park.

September 21, 2013. City-Wide Yard Sale. Fall community-wide yard sale. Get out there and find some bargains.

October 13, 2013. Graw Days. A celebration of horse racing history in Havre de Grace. Food, music and fun with a horse racing theme.

October 19, 2013. Havre de Grace Maritime Museum Rockfish Tournament. Tydings Park Marina.
December 6, 2013. Havre de Grace Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting. 6:00pm.
December 8, 2013. Candlelight Tour. A popular annual event. Tour selected Havre de Grace historic homes and buildings. Hear carolers on the town's candlelit streets. Starts at the lockhouse museum.

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www.havredegracemd.com: An on-line visitor center for the City of Havre de Grace.

Havre de Grace Tourism Commission: Havre de Grace, Md. visitor's guide.

Havre de Grace Decoy Museum: A prized collection of Chesapeake Bay decoys.

Skipjack Martha Lewis: The website for this skipjack ambassador.

Harford Maryland Guide: Information on Havre de Grace and surrounding Harford County.

Susquehanna State Park: The Susquehanna State Park is located just three miles northwest of Havre de Grace.

Havre de Grace Yacht Club: Hosts Thursday night sailboat races on the Susquehanna River.

BaySail School and Yacht Charters: Sailing school and boat rentals located in Tidewater Marina.

Havre de Grace Real Estate: With interactive listings map

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