Havre de Grace - Offering All the Chesapeake Bay Attractions

Havre de Grace is a city with population of more than 12,000 people, situated in Maryland in Harford County, at the Susquehanna River's mouth.
   
Havre de Grace was established as settlement in 1658. The Marquis de Lafayette named it after his hometown in France. General Lafayette frequently visited the small hamlet during the Revolutionary War, sharing that it reminded him of a French seaport. Le Havre, stands for 'Harbor of Grace', as he wrote in his diaries. In the beginning of the 19th century, after the completion of the Tidewater Canal and Susquehanna, Havre de Grace flourished as a water commerce city. The Graw existed in Havre de Grace from 1912 to 1951 - a nationally acknowledged racecourse, admired by many for its thoroughbred horses.
   
Havre de Grace had the chance to become the capital of the United States but lost the competition to Washington D.C. The pleasant atmosphere of the city makes it a popular escape for those living in Baltimore and Wilmington.
   
The city provides authentic Chesapeake Bay entertainments. Boating, fishing, bird watching, golfing or just walking down the picturesque boardwalk promenade along the beautiful Susquehanna River are the most popular attractions of the Bay. Foodies will be tempted to try fresh seafood in one of the fancy restaurants in Havre de Grace. If you are looking for total relaxation, you can find spa procedures or tranquility in the exquisite inns.
   
Havre de Grace is a remarkable Historic District, and a home for architectural examples from the Victorian, Colonial, and Arts and Crafts eras. The city also enjoys a thriving art scene. There are many art galleries and studios that will amaze you with variety of styles and brave artistic methods. The downtown waterfront is a lively Main Street with invitations for fun around every corner. Take in the intriguing shops, charming restaurants, antique stores and bookshops. Downtown also has myriad historic attractions and museums that will keep guests of the town busy and pleasantly entertained.
   
Concord Point Light & Keeper's House is the symbol of the city. The oldest continuously functioning lighthouse (for more than 150 years) in the state of Maryland was built in 1827. The structure reveals a magnificent view over the Chesapeake Bay. You can visit the restored Keeper's House just across the street where you will have the chance to peek into the life story of the Lighthouse Keeper John O'Neil.