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The Upper Chesapeake Experience

Here at the Vandiver Inn, we are conveniently located in an area that is full of history, beautiful outdoor scenery and excursions, and a bustling entertainment/arts/food scene. When you come to stay with us, whether for your own wedding or someone else's, a conference, a spontaneous trip, or anything in between, our area has countless wonderful experiences to offer. 

To stay up-to-date on local happenings, check out explorehavredegrace.com
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Restaurants & Bars

Our favorite places to get a delicious bite to eat, or libation. 

  • Vineyard Wine Bar | Havre de Grace, MD | 

  • Coakley's Restaurant & Pub | Havre de Grace, MD |

  • Tidewater Restaurant | Havre de Grace, MD | 

  • MacGreggor's Restaurant | Havre de Grace, MD | 

  • Backfin Blues Creole de Graw | Havre de Grace, MD |

  • La Cucina Italian Restaurant | Havre de Grace, MD | 

  • Abbey Burger | Havre de Grace, MD |

  • Water Street Seafood Restaurant |  Havre de Grace, MD |

  • Steak & Main Restaurant | North East, MD |

  • Black Eyed Suzie's Restaurant |Bel Air, MD |

  • Olive Tree | Aberdeen, MD |

  • Pairings Bistro | Bel Air, MD |

  • The Chesapeake Inn | Chesapeake City, MD | 

  • Unwined on the Water | Elkton, MD |

A Fancy Feast

Wineries/Breweries

For when you want to focus more on the libations.

  • Chateau Bu-De Winery | Chesapeake City, MD |

  • Mt. Felix Vineyard & Winery | Havre de Grace, MD | 

  • Dove Valley Winery | Rising Sun, MD | 

  • Va La Vineyards | Avondale, PA |

  • Harford Vineyard & Winery | Forest Hill, MD |

  • Blue Elk Vineyard | North East, MD | 

  • Hopkins Farm Brewery | Havre de Grace, MD |

  • Battery Island Brewing Co. | Havre de Grace, MD |

  • Market Street Brewery | Havre de Grace, MD |

  • 5th Company Brewing | Perryville, MD | 

  • Independent Brewing Co. | Bel Air, MD |

  • AleCraft Brewery | Bel Air, MD |

  • Valhalla Brewing Co. | Elkton, MD |

  • Bog Turtle Brewery | Rising Sun, MD |

  • Double Groove Brewing Co. | Forest Hill, MD

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Arts/Entertainment

In addition to many local restaurants offering live music, trivia nights, and karaoke frequently, here are some other places to check out.

  • The State Theater of Havre de Grace | Havre de Grace, MD |

  • Star Centre | Havre de Grace, MD |

  • Millard Tydings Park | Havre de Grace, MD |

  • Havre de Grace Library | Havre de Grace, MD |

  • Arts by the Bay Gallery | Havre de Grace, MD |

  • Hollywood Casino | Perryville, MD |

  • Cultural Center at the Opera House | Havre de Grace, MD |

  • Milburn Stone Theater | North East, MD |

  • Washington Street Books & Music | Havre de Grace, MD |

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Outdoor Excursions

Explore the beautiful natural environment our area has to offer.

  • Susquehanna State Park | Havre de Grace, MD | 

  • Rocks State Park | Jarrettsville, MD | 

  • Joe K. Loop Trail | Havre de Grace, MD |

  • Gunpowder State Park | Middle River, MD | 

  • Elk Neck State Park & Turkey Point Lighthouse | Elkton, MD |

  • Fair Hill Trails & Nature Center | Fair Hill, MD | 

  • Ladew Gardens | Monkton, MD | 

  • Kilgore Falls | Pylesville, MD |

  • Lafayette Trail | Havre de Grace, MD |

  • Longwood Gardens | Kennett Square, PA

  • Jerusalem Mill | Fallston, MD |

  • White Clay Creek State Park | Newark, DE |

  • Conowingo Fisherman's Park | Conowingo, MD |

  • Swan Harbor Farm | Havre de Grace, MD |

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Historical Places

Visit nearby museums, landmarks, and historic places and learn about our area's rich history--ask a Vandiver Innkeeper to learn our own!

  • Lockhouse Museum 

  • Maritime Museum

  • Decoy Museum

  • Concord Point Lighthouse and Monuments

  • Steppingstone Farm Museum

  • Fort McHenry

  • Rodgers Tavern

Organic Farmer's Market

Local Festivals/Events

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