The Havre de Grace Decoy Museum, located on the banks of the historic Susquehanna Flats, houses one of the finest collections of working decoys from the Chesapeake Bay and the Country. The Decoy Museum is dedicated to preserving the tradition of hand carved decoys and contemporary decoy carvers exhibit and demonstrate their craft every Saturday and Sunday throughout the year. The Susquehanna Museum is located in a restored 1836 lock house on the Susquehanna River, at the intersection of Erie and Conesto Streets. This building served as a home for the lock tender and a toll collecting station for vessels headed north toward Pennsylvania. The museum offers a display of Havre de Grace history. Please visit the Susquehanna Museum website for more information. Experience Maryland's maritime history first hand aboard the Skipjack Martha Lewis. The Martha Lewis is one of the few remaining working oyster dredging sailing vessels. The 49 foot ship offers public "discovery cruises" on the weekends, April through October. Discover Cruises leave the Concord Point Lighthouse Pier at noon, 1:30 and 3:00 p.m. when in port. $10/adults, children 10 and under - $5. Wednesday evenings from 7 pm to 8:15 pm, Wine & Cheese Cruise leaving from Hutchins Park at the foot of Congress Avenue. $15/adults and $10/children 10 and under, includes wine/sodas/cheese. Call 410-939-4078 or 1-800-406-0766 for an update beginning Wednesday of each week. The Lantern Queen offers river cruises of the Susquehanna River on board a replica of a Mississippi river boat. The boat is available as a charter for special events. Public sunset dinner cruises are offered regularly. Check the Lantern Queen website for the current schedule. If you would like like to learn to sail, or if you're a sailor in need of a boat, BaySail School and Yacht Charters, located in Tidewater Marina, offers American Sailing Association approved training facilities and a selection of new and recent model yachts for charter. Available courses include basic sailing, coastal cruising, and coastal navigation. Enjoy a visit to Tydings Park, an eight acre wooded park with sweeping views of the City Marina and the Susquehanna River. Tydings Park has a picnic area, playground, and pavilion. Adjacent to the Havre de Grace City Yacht Basin and entrance to the Havre de Grace Promenade. Stroll along the 1/2 mile boardwalk Promenade which connects Tydings Park, the Decoy Museum, and Concord Point Light. Havre de Grace's many parks provide visitors with lots of opportunities for waterfront access. Besides the larger waterfront Tydings Park, there are four additional smaller waterfront parks. David Craig Park is a small park located near the entrance to downtown Havre de Grace on Union Avenue. Jean Roberts Park, with a public boat ramp and covered picnic area is accessible from Route 40. Hutchins Park, at the foot of Congress Avenue, has a fishing pier and public restroom facilities. North Park is located adjacent to the Susquehanna Museum of Havre de Grace at the Lockhouse at Erie and Conesto Streets. On Saturdays, May through October, you can visit the Havre de Grace farmers market. The farmers market is set up on Pennington Avenue between Washington Street and Union Avenue. The farmers market sells local seasonal produce, jellies, jams, baked goods, small shrubs and ornamental grasses. Hours are 9:00am to noon. The nearby Susquehanna State Park offers a variety of recreational opportunities for visitors. The 2,500 acre park is located on the banks of the Susquehanna River, just outside of Havre de Grace. The main attractions at the park are the Carter Mansion, the Rock Run Mill, and the Jersey Toll House. The Rock Run Mill was recently restored and visitors can see corn ground into meal. Susquehanna State Park is also home to the Steppingstone Museum, a turn-of-the-century working farm. Museum buildings include a farmhouse, furnished as a turn-of-the century country home; the Blacksmith Shop; various tool shops; carriage barn; weaving room; veterinarian's office; general store; and display barn. Return to the Havre de Grace, Maryland Guide..... | 
