Places to visit
Stroll down the street from The White House of Havre de Grace guest house to restaurants, shops, the Susquehanna River and historic sites. This list includes only some of the recreational activities and historic sites available in Havre de Grace and nearby. Special events are scheduled regularly.
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Concord Point Lighthouse
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The Concord Point Lighthouse marks the spot where the Susquehanna River meets the tidal flow of the Chesapeake Bay. You can climb the stairs to the top of the 36 foot high lighthouse. The lighthouse is open to visitors May through October, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. The grounds are open year-round.
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Havre de Grace Decoy Museum
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The decoy museum, located on the banks of the Susquehanna River, has an  extensive collection of working and decorative Chesapeake Bay decoys. Displays feature the work of master carvers and backyard craftsman from the Chesapeake Bay area. There are tours, demonstrations and special events.
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Havre de Grace Promenade
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 Stroll the board walk overlooking the Susquehanna River. Watch the ducks splash, feel the bay breezes and relax while scanning the horizon for boats.
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Cruise on Martha Lewis, a working oyster dredger
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 Take a one to two hour group cruise or a private charter cruise on the Martha Lewis, a skipjack, a working oyster dredge boat. Week long day camp for children ages 11-15. Check the schedule.
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Skipjack Martha Lewis cruise schedule
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The Susquehanna Lock House Museum
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 This restored lock house is on the banks of the Susquehanna River near the lighthouse. Havre de Grace was once the end of a canal system that extended into Pennsylvania.
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Maritime Museum
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 The Maritime Museum on 100 Lafayette Street has exhibits on the area's nautical heritage, antique and classic boats and maritime artifacts. Guided tours by appointment only.
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Havre de Grace Visitor Information
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Visitors center located at 450 Pennington Avenue
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BaySail School & Yacht Charter
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 BaySail School & Yacht Charter is approved as a training facility by the American Sailing Association. A full range of sailing instruction from beginner to charter courses is offered. BaySail, located at the Tidewater Marina at the foot of Bourbon Street, also offers sailboats which are available for half and full day rentals. Larger yachts are available for longer charters.
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Bulle Rock Golf Club
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A public golf club at 320 Blenheim Lane, Havre de Grace 410-939-8887
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Places to visit nearby
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US Army Ordnance Museum of Aberdeen Proving Ground
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 Artillery equipment. small arms, military vehicles, aircraft bombs, fire control equipment and armored fighting vehicles
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The Susquehanna State Park
Rock Run Grist Mill
Stepping Stone Museum
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 The Susquehanna State Park is the largest state park in Maryland with 2,646 acres. There is an old grist mill, a museum, fishing piers, boat ramp, hiking, biking, boating, fishing, wildflowers, bird watching of shorebirds and eagles. There are remains of the Susquehanna and Tidewater canal system.
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