The Bear Dancers

208 Mariners Way
Bear, DE. 19701

 302-838-0493x5

Directions from the North (Philadelphia, Princeton, New York):

Take I-95 S thru Wilmington to exit 4A, Route 1 S.  Take Route 1 S to exit 152, Route 72. At top of off ramp go right (towards Lums Pond State Park). Immediately get in the far left lane and turn left onto McCoy Road. Continue on McCoy to the stop sign (Kirkwood-St. George's Road). Turn right. Turn left at white fences into Mariners Watch and follow the road to #208. We are past the second cross-street on the right.

Directions from the South (Baltimore, DC):

Take I–95 north just past Delaware state line. Take exit 1 (Route 896 south). Just past Denny Road is a traffic light for Howell School Road. Turn left here and continue until you reach a T intersection at Route 71, Red Lion Road. Turn left, cross the railroad tracks and immediately turn right onto Kirkwood-St. George's Road. Proceed approximately ½ mile and turn into Mariners Watch on the right. Follow the road to #208. 

To Avoid Toll from the South (Baltimore, DC):

Please exit to Route 40 east sometime prior to I-95 Maryland exit 89, Harve-de-Grace.  Proceed on route 40 over the Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge (see below for toll information).  Continue on Route 40 east until you get to Route 896 in Delaware.  Turn right on Delaware Route 896.  Continue south on Route 896.  Just past Denny Road is a traffic light for Howell School Road. Turn left here and continue until you reach a T intersection at Route 71, Red Lion Road. Turn left, cross the railroad tracks and immediately turn right onto Kirkwood-St. George's Road. Proceed approximately ½ mile and turn into Mariners Watch on the right. Follow the road to #208.  We have clocked ourselves at a distance of 35 miles from Maryland House when getting off   I-95 at exit 85.

The Hatem Bridge is also a toll bridge.  However, stickers are available for $4 and are good for one year from date of issue.  The information I picked up recently, indicates sales will occur in Lane 4 only, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Listed phone numbers are 410-642-1332 or 410-575-7162.  The printed application form provides for a detachable mailing label, as well as requesting name/address/city/state/zip.  Include that you are purchasing AVI Decal which is limited to 2 axle vehicles, good for unlimited trips on any 2 axle vehicle for 12 months.  Completely filled in form to be mailed with payment to Maryland Transportation, Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge, 6000 Pulaski Highway, Perryville, MD. 21903.  Payment by money order or check bearing name of applicant.  Cash will not be accepted via mail.  Check payable to Maryland Transportation Authority.