Havre de Grace is a city in Harford County, Maryland, United States. Located at the mouth of the Susquehanna River and the head of the Chesapeake Bay. Havre de Grace is named after the port city of Le Havre, France.
Havre de Grace's location at the head of the Chesapeake Bay and the mouth of the Susquehanna River makes it popular for recreation and tourism. There are marinas and service operators along the shore line. There is also a city yacht basin and park where various events occur each year. A promenade and boardwalk that runs along the shore from the Concord Point Lighthouse to the yacht basin was destroyed by Hurricane Isabel in 2003 but was rebuilt and is now a favorite place for locals and tourists to walk and enjoy views of the bay.
There are also a number of interesting museums for visitors to enjoy. These include the Havre de Grace Decoy Museum which celebrates the unique American folk art of decoy carving. The Havre de Grace Maritime Museum tells the story of this region’s rich maritime history.
Things to See and Do
* Promenade & boardwalk
* Historic District
* Concord Point Lighthouse
* Lantern Queen paddle steamer
* Havre de Grace Museum & Decoy Museum
General information
Cruise Season – May - October
Currency - United States Dollar (USD)
Language – English
Population – 13,000 approx
Land Area – 10.4 km2
Electricity – 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below
Time - GMT minus five hours
International Country Telephone Code – 1
Port Location – The port is located in the downtown area of Havre de Grace, on the Susquehanna River.
Transport Links – Havre de Grace is accessible by road from Baltimore, Annapolis and Washington DC.