The Little 'g ' Cottage & The 'G' Spot Maine Guidebook
Food Scene
While this is the only local dinner restaurant in town, the food is actually pretty good (the parmesan-crusted haddock is my personal favorite)! Keep in mind that this is Milbridge, so the restaurant often closes early, although the bar is often open later (call to check hours), and they are closed on most Sundays and Mondays.
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44 Degrees North
17 Main StWhile this is the only local dinner restaurant in town, the food is actually pretty good (the parmesan-crusted haddock is my personal favorite)! Keep in mind that this is Milbridge, so the restaurant often closes early, although the bar is often open later (call to check hours), and they are closed on most Sundays and Mondays.
Chase's menu is a mix of comfort food, pub food, and seafood, and the portions are big and tasty. New food items have been added, as well as specialty beers.
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Chase's Restaurant
193 Main StChase's menu is a mix of comfort food, pub food, and seafood, and the portions are big and tasty. New food items have been added, as well as specialty beers.
Chippers Restaurant & Catering is a busy place. Reservations are recommended on busy nights. They are open Thursday - Saturday evenings and the food is quite good.
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Chippers Restaurant
1239 US-1Chippers Restaurant & Catering is a busy place. Reservations are recommended on busy nights. They are open Thursday - Saturday evenings and the food is quite good.
Deano's is located in a white trailer, just off Route 1, between the Little ‘g Cottage and the town of Milbridge. They have really tasty lobster rolls, but they also have a variety of other 'fast' foods and it's a good place to stop for a quick bite. Every Thursday is ‘haddock burger’ day!
Deano's
1-99 Bozos WayDeano's is located in a white trailer, just off Route 1, between the Little ‘g Cottage and the town of Milbridge. They have really tasty lobster rolls, but they also have a variety of other 'fast' foods and it's a good place to stop for a quick bite. Every Thursday is ‘haddock burger’ day!
A bit hard to see from Route 1, but they usually have signage on the side of Route 1 that you can easily find it. The restaurant itself is painted bright red, which helps to identify its whereabouts.
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Downeast Mexican takeout
22 Chicken Mill Pond RdA bit hard to see from Route 1, but they usually have signage on the side of Route 1 that you can easily find it. The restaurant itself is painted bright red, which helps to identify its whereabouts.
Finn's Irish Pub
156 Main StFlanders Bay BBQ
2673 US-1Ironbound Restaurant & Inn
1513 US-1Lunt's is one of the many lobster pounds along the drive into Bar Harbor & Acadia (on Route 3, just across from the Bar Harbor jet port). It's also one of our favorites, because it's really a 'mom & pop' shop ~ very friendly. They serve a wonderful blueberry ale (beer) and amazing lobster, of course, freshly cooked just outside the doors. They also have LOTS of Maine-themed stuff to purchase ~ trinkets, kitchen towels, Christmas ornaments, key tags, &c, &c. They have a kids menu, too! Great place!
Lunt's Gateway Lobster Pound
1133 Bar Harbor RdLunt's is one of the many lobster pounds along the drive into Bar Harbor & Acadia (on Route 3, just across from the Bar Harbor jet port). It's also one of our favorites, because it's really a 'mom & pop' shop ~ very friendly. They serve a wonderful blueberry ale (beer) and amazing lobster, of course, freshly cooked just outside the doors. They also have LOTS of Maine-themed stuff to purchase ~ trinkets, kitchen towels, Christmas ornaments, key tags, &c, &c. They have a kids menu, too! Great place!
Atlantic Brewing Company is along the route to Bar Harbor. It's a local brewery that offers great tastings along with BBQ! The beers are unique and tasty. Tours are available. There is a gift shop, too.
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Mainely Meat Barbeque At Atlantic Brewing Company
15 Knox RdAtlantic Brewing Company is along the route to Bar Harbor. It's a local brewery that offers great tastings along with BBQ! The beers are unique and tasty. Tours are available. There is a gift shop, too.
Ole 98 Tavern is conjoined with The Meadows Take Out - two separate venues that share the same footprint, if you will. Leisa, the owner of Ole 98 Tavern is incredible and her drinks are like her, bubbly and refreshing. Definitely worth a stop, as they’re open later than other eateries/pubs in the area.
Ole 98 Tavern
1000 U.S. 1Ole 98 Tavern is conjoined with The Meadows Take Out - two separate venues that share the same footprint, if you will. Leisa, the owner of Ole 98 Tavern is incredible and her drinks are like her, bubbly and refreshing. Definitely worth a stop, as they’re open later than other eateries/pubs in the area.
Pleasant River Drive-In is a fast food place, but everyone loves their ice cream!! If you're in the mood for a quick drive north to Columbia to satisfy your fast food/ice cream cravings, then this is the place for you!
Pleasant River Drive-In
990 Harrington RdPleasant River Drive-In is a fast food place, but everyone loves their ice cream!! If you're in the mood for a quick drive north to Columbia to satisfy your fast food/ice cream cravings, then this is the place for you!
Ruth & Wimpy's is en route to Milbridge, as you're heading east on Route 1. They offer a huge variety of foods, including burgers, sandwiches, lobster, &c., and also a very large variety of beers.
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Ruth and Wimpy's Restaurant
792 US-1Ruth & Wimpy's is en route to Milbridge, as you're heading east on Route 1. They offer a huge variety of foods, including burgers, sandwiches, lobster, &c., and also a very large variety of beers.
While it’s a gas stop, the food is really good (haddock burger, steak & cheese subs, chicken, etc.)! PLUS! They allow online ordering and pickup. Only a few minutes from the house and they are expanding, which can only mean good things.
https://www.steubencountrystore.com/order
Steuben Country Store
455 U.S. 1While it’s a gas stop, the food is really good (haddock burger, steak & cheese subs, chicken, etc.)! PLUS! They allow online ordering and pickup. Only a few minutes from the house and they are expanding, which can only mean good things.
https://www.steubencountrystore.com/order
The Gallery
This is the local breakfast & lunch place. SUPER good, home-cooked breakfasts. Really tasty lunch options (sandwiches, seafood, & burgers). Kristen, the owner, makes THE best coconut cream pies! But her other desserts and specials are awesome, too.
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The Milbridge House Restaurant
20 Main StThis is the local breakfast & lunch place. SUPER good, home-cooked breakfasts. Really tasty lunch options (sandwiches, seafood, & burgers). Kristen, the owner, makes THE best coconut cream pies! But her other desserts and specials are awesome, too.
The Meadows Take-Out serves incredibly tasty food (coconut shrimp and homemade French fries are my fav), plus you cannot beat the friendly staff and owner, Vera!
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The Meadows Take Out
1000 Main StreetThe Meadows Take-Out serves incredibly tasty food (coconut shrimp and homemade French fries are my fav), plus you cannot beat the friendly staff and owner, Vera!
The Pickled Wrinkle is in Birch Harbor, which is just a short drive up Route 1 from Milbridge. The 'Wrinkle' also offers a full bar (i.e., Nautica Pub).
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The Pickled Wrinkle
9 E Schoodic DrThe Pickled Wrinkle is in Birch Harbor, which is just a short drive up Route 1 from Milbridge. The 'Wrinkle' also offers a full bar (i.e., Nautica Pub).
The Paisley Loon
Tracey's Seafood
2717 US-1Treehouse Seaside Grill
Union River Lobster Pot is a very local popular place and with good reason. It sits right on the banks of the Union River, in the heart of downtown Ellsworth (approx. 35 minutes west of Milbridge). Lobster is their thing and they do it very well, but they also serve lots of other seafood dishes, as well as standard fare. Really a fun place to take the whole family, especially now that they are open for lunch as well as dinner service.
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Union River Lobster Pot
8 South StUnion River Lobster Pot is a very local popular place and with good reason. It sits right on the banks of the Union River, in the heart of downtown Ellsworth (approx. 35 minutes west of Milbridge). Lobster is their thing and they do it very well, but they also serve lots of other seafood dishes, as well as standard fare. Really a fun place to take the whole family, especially now that they are open for lunch as well as dinner service.
Right in the heart of town (across from the Shop N Save grocery store) is a bright lime green building which houses Vazquez Mexican Takeout. They're open nearly every day, nearly all day, and they're pretty budget-friendly. While it's a takeout place, there are tables and benches, if you'd like to sit a spell and eat there. They've added soft serve ice cream to their menu, too.
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Vazquez Mexican Takeout
38 Main StRight in the heart of town (across from the Shop N Save grocery store) is a bright lime green building which houses Vazquez Mexican Takeout. They're open nearly every day, nearly all day, and they're pretty budget-friendly. While it's a takeout place, there are tables and benches, if you'd like to sit a spell and eat there. They've added soft serve ice cream to their menu, too.
Yu Takeout
674 US-1Bunker's Wharf Restaurant
260 E Schoodic DrCorea Wharf Gallery & Grill
Sugar & Crumbs Bakery
The Knotty Lobster
North Street Cafe
Java Joint - Downeast Pizza Connection
Scovils Millside Dining
1276 Main StSightseeing
Acadia Puffin Cruise hosts a 2.5-hour cruise along Frenchman Bay and out to Petit Manan Island (and lighthouse). Along the way you'll have incredible views of Mount Desert Island and the Schoodic Peninsula.
If you are unfamiliar with Maine's Atlantic Puffins, then you're in for a visual treat! Maine is the only U.S. State that is breeding home to the Atlantic Puffin (most are found in Iceland, Norway, Greenland, Newfoundland, Ireland & parts of the UK).
As a side note, we've seen Atlantic Puffins land right in front of The 'G' Spot Maine! If you've never seen an Atlantic Puffin, look them up.
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Acadia Puffin Cruise
147 Sargent StAcadia Puffin Cruise hosts a 2.5-hour cruise along Frenchman Bay and out to Petit Manan Island (and lighthouse). Along the way you'll have incredible views of Mount Desert Island and the Schoodic Peninsula.
If you are unfamiliar with Maine's Atlantic Puffins, then you're in for a visual treat! Maine is the only U.S. State that is breeding home to the Atlantic Puffin (most are found in Iceland, Norway, Greenland, Newfoundland, Ireland & parts of the UK).
As a side note, we've seen Atlantic Puffins land right in front of The 'G' Spot Maine! If you've never seen an Atlantic Puffin, look them up.
Circa 1910, this little stone church is at the end of the Petit Manan Wildlife Refuge park and is very well known to locals
All Souls By The Sea
103 Over's Point RdCirca 1910, this little stone church is at the end of the Petit Manan Wildlife Refuge park and is very well known to locals
Most people have heard of Bar Harbor. It's picturesque, with quaint shoppes, restaurants, bars, HUGE mansions, and amazing views! It is at the base of Acadia National Park ~ Cadillac Mountain. Well worth visiting!
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Bar Harbor
Most people have heard of Bar Harbor. It's picturesque, with quaint shoppes, restaurants, bars, HUGE mansions, and amazing views! It is at the base of Acadia National Park ~ Cadillac Mountain. Well worth visiting!
A great day trip over the bridge from Jonesport onto Beals Island (and Great Wass). Historically, it's a lobster fishing town, but it’s so quaint and it really empitomizes DownEast Maine.
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Beals Island
A great day trip over the bridge from Jonesport onto Beals Island (and Great Wass). Historically, it's a lobster fishing town, but it’s so quaint and it really empitomizes DownEast Maine.
Chipman's Wharf is a wonderful place to take children/family. It's a working wharf, where local lobster and fishing boats come-in. The owners are super friendly and they are more than happy to offer information and tasty lobsters & seafood! Also, Chipman’s has expanded and they now offer a dining room overlooking the wharf & bay, as well as a larger selection of seafood, including tons of freshly prepackaged lunch & dinner options! We love this place!
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Chipman's Wharf
304 Wyman RdChipman's Wharf is a wonderful place to take children/family. It's a working wharf, where local lobster and fishing boats come-in. The owners are super friendly and they are more than happy to offer information and tasty lobsters & seafood! Also, Chipman’s has expanded and they now offer a dining room overlooking the wharf & bay, as well as a larger selection of seafood, including tons of freshly prepackaged lunch & dinner options! We love this place!
Darthia Farm is an organic 'horse-powered' 150-acre farm in the quaint town of Gouldsboro (which is very close to Milbridge). It's a family-run farm which has been certified organic for the past 38 years. Darthia Farm also has a Farm Store where you may purchase flowers, artwork and other goodies.
Pretty cool.
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Darthia Farm Organic Produce
51 Darthia Farm RdDarthia Farm is an organic 'horse-powered' 150-acre farm in the quaint town of Gouldsboro (which is very close to Milbridge). It's a family-run farm which has been certified organic for the past 38 years. Darthia Farm also has a Farm Store where you may purchase flowers, artwork and other goodies.
Pretty cool.
If you’ve ever wanted to sail in a tall ship, this is the place. Windjammer Cruises takes guests around scenic Frenchman Bay and sails out of Bar Harbor.
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Downeast Windjammer Cruises Lines
1 Newport DrIf you’ve ever wanted to sail in a tall ship, this is the place. Windjammer Cruises takes guests around scenic Frenchman Bay and sails out of Bar Harbor.
Millbridge Marina
Bay View RoadOld Sow Whirlpool is a very interesting water anomaly, unique to Passamaquoddy Bay & the Bay of Fundy. It's the largest natural tidal whirlpool in the western hemisphere. While it's located on the Canada side of the Bay, it's just northeast of Eastport Maine, so there are local sightseeing boats that will take you there.
By the way, the tidal shift in Eastport is 25 feet, which is something to see in and of itself.
Old Sow Whirlpool
Old Sow Whirlpool is a very interesting water anomaly, unique to Passamaquoddy Bay & the Bay of Fundy. It's the largest natural tidal whirlpool in the western hemisphere. While it's located on the Canada side of the Bay, it's just northeast of Eastport Maine, so there are local sightseeing boats that will take you there.
By the way, the tidal shift in Eastport is 25 feet, which is something to see in and of itself.
Otter Cliff is part of Acadia National Park, which is an absolute must-see for any and all trips to Maine. But Otter Cliff itself is pretty jaw-dropping. It reminds me of the high, sheer cliffs in Northern California and Oregon. Truly beautiful and well worth the drive.
Otter Cliff Overlook
Park Loop RoadOtter Cliff is part of Acadia National Park, which is an absolute must-see for any and all trips to Maine. But Otter Cliff itself is pretty jaw-dropping. It reminds me of the high, sheer cliffs in Northern California and Oregon. Truly beautiful and well worth the drive.
Petit Manan Lighthouse is accessible only by boat, but it is the nesting site for Maine's Atlantic Puffins and has beautiful views.
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Petit Manan Lighthouse
Petit Manan Lighthouse is accessible only by boat, but it is the nesting site for Maine's Atlantic Puffins and has beautiful views.
Pigeon Hill is a small, local hiking spot where, when you get to the top, you are able to view all of Pigeon Hill Bay and the Atlantic beyond. On a clear day, the views are absolutely amazing, and it's only a short hike (approx. 1.5 miles). Great for families!
Pigeon Hill
Pigeon Hill is a small, local hiking spot where, when you get to the top, you are able to view all of Pigeon Hill Bay and the Atlantic beyond. On a clear day, the views are absolutely amazing, and it's only a short hike (approx. 1.5 miles). Great for families!
If you prefer to take to the air to fully appreciate Maine's scenery, then you might want to consider this place. Maine has some of the most scenic features and the bluest waters that I've ever seen, so it's even more of a visual treat to view them from the air.
Gift certificates and online coupons are available, too.
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Scenic Flights of Acadia
1044 Bar Harbor RdIf you prefer to take to the air to fully appreciate Maine's scenery, then you might want to consider this place. Maine has some of the most scenic features and the bluest waters that I've ever seen, so it's even more of a visual treat to view them from the air.
Gift certificates and online coupons are available, too.
Somes Sound borders Acadia National Park and nearly splits Mount Desert Island in two. It is geographically unique because it's the only fjard (originally considered a fjord until recently) of its kind on the East Coast.
Along the north edge of Somes Sound is Somesville which is the oldest settlement on Mount Desert Island and is utterly quaint & picturesque. One of the most photographed man made structures on Mount Desert Island is the arched wooden foot bridge that sits next to the historic Selectmen’s Building (c. 1780) in Somesville.
Somes Sound
Somes Sound borders Acadia National Park and nearly splits Mount Desert Island in two. It is geographically unique because it's the only fjard (originally considered a fjord until recently) of its kind on the East Coast.
Along the north edge of Somes Sound is Somesville which is the oldest settlement on Mount Desert Island and is utterly quaint & picturesque. One of the most photographed man made structures on Mount Desert Island is the arched wooden foot bridge that sits next to the historic Selectmen’s Building (c. 1780) in Somesville.
Thunder Hole is part of Acadia National Park and is a great place to stop while visiting the Park. Honestly, Acadia has non-stop views, all of which are incredible photo ops. Thunder Hole is yet another fascinating & beautiful part of the Park.
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Thunder Hole
Thunder Hole is part of Acadia National Park and is a great place to stop while visiting the Park. Honestly, Acadia has non-stop views, all of which are incredible photo ops. Thunder Hole is yet another fascinating & beautiful part of the Park.
Tidal Falls is part of the Frenchman Bay Conservancy. It's a small, (usually) not terribly busy place with a close-up view of Tidal Falls. What's Tidal Falls? It's a 'reversing' falls, meaning that when the tide is going out, the rapids go one way, and when the tide is coming in, the rapids go the opposite way. Pretty cool, actually, because it's also where fresh & saltwater mix, making it home to many types of birds and wildlife.
It's also a nice place to bring the family and picnic because there are tables and iron grills. Perhaps best of all, it's open to the public (but no dogs allowed).
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Tidal Falls
Tidal Falls RoadTidal Falls is part of the Frenchman Bay Conservancy. It's a small, (usually) not terribly busy place with a close-up view of Tidal Falls. What's Tidal Falls? It's a 'reversing' falls, meaning that when the tide is going out, the rapids go one way, and when the tide is coming in, the rapids go the opposite way. Pretty cool, actually, because it's also where fresh & saltwater mix, making it home to many types of birds and wildlife.
It's also a nice place to bring the family and picnic because there are tables and iron grills. Perhaps best of all, it's open to the public (but no dogs allowed).
Wild Blueberry Land, now known as Wild Blueberry Heritage Center, is a local icon. It's a quirky-looking place filled with everything blueberry, including some amazing pies and scones.
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Wild Blueberry Land
1067 US-1Wild Blueberry Land, now known as Wild Blueberry Heritage Center, is a local icon. It's a quirky-looking place filled with everything blueberry, including some amazing pies and scones.
Bucksport Waterfront Walkway, Bucksport, ME 04416, États-Unis
Easternmost Point, USA
973 S Lubec RdPetit Manan Lighthouse
Downeast Scenic Railroad
8 Railroad SidingOli's Trolley Inc
1 West StParks & Nature
Cape Split, in Addison, is another local favorite. It's actually two beaches, one of which is known for finding sea glass. The northernmost beach is a good place to flop in the sun, picnic, or swim (but be VERY aware of the cold water temps!).
Cape Split
Cape Split, in Addison, is another local favorite. It's actually two beaches, one of which is known for finding sea glass. The northernmost beach is a good place to flop in the sun, picnic, or swim (but be VERY aware of the cold water temps!).
If you're into history and/or the supernational, then this is a great place to go. It is the largest historic fort in Maine. It was also the first fort (in Maine) built entirely of granite (constructed between 1844 and 1869) and is one of the best-preserved military fortifications on the New England seacoast.
Perhaps because if its solid granite structure and proximity to water, it's considered to be extremely haunted. On that note, if you enjoy interesting Halloween jaunts, Fort Knox hosts a haunted Halloween each year (check their website for dates & details).
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Fort Knox et Observatoire de Penobscot Narrows
740 Ft Knox RdIf you're into history and/or the supernational, then this is a great place to go. It is the largest historic fort in Maine. It was also the first fort (in Maine) built entirely of granite (constructed between 1844 and 1869) and is one of the best-preserved military fortifications on the New England seacoast.
Perhaps because if its solid granite structure and proximity to water, it's considered to be extremely haunted. On that note, if you enjoy interesting Halloween jaunts, Fort Knox hosts a haunted Halloween each year (check their website for dates & details).
Jasper Beach, which is just north of Milbridge in the town of Machiasport (pronounced ma-CHAI-us-port), is said to 'never disappoint'. Do note that it's a rock & pebble beach, not soft sand, but the beach is spacious and the views are wonderful.
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Jasper Beach
Jasper Beach, which is just north of Milbridge in the town of Machiasport (pronounced ma-CHAI-us-port), is said to 'never disappoint'. Do note that it's a rock & pebble beach, not soft sand, but the beach is spacious and the views are wonderful.
Lamoine State Park is a public recreational park located on 55 acres along Frenchman Bay. The Park hosts picnic and campsite areas, hot showers, a dock, boat access, a pebble beach, and it allows fishing. It's a perfect place to kayak and has wonderful views of Acadia and Bar Harbor. Since it's close to, but not AT Bar Harbor or Acadia, it's usually pretty quiet, which makes it perfect for some low-anxiety beach time. :)
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Lamoine State Park
23 State Park RdLamoine State Park is a public recreational park located on 55 acres along Frenchman Bay. The Park hosts picnic and campsite areas, hot showers, a dock, boat access, a pebble beach, and it allows fishing. It's a perfect place to kayak and has wonderful views of Acadia and Bar Harbor. Since it's close to, but not AT Bar Harbor or Acadia, it's usually pretty quiet, which makes it perfect for some low-anxiety beach time. :)
McClellan Park
McClellan ParkBold, granite shoreline and wonderful views. Camp sites also available.
Located in downtown Milbridge, the Wellness Park is a 4.6 acre open, handicap-accessible community walking park and garden with views of Narraguagus Bay. The Incredible Edible gardens offer free organic help-yourself produce to all visitors.
Milbridge Commons Wellness Park
Located in downtown Milbridge, the Wellness Park is a 4.6 acre open, handicap-accessible community walking park and garden with views of Narraguagus Bay. The Incredible Edible gardens offer free organic help-yourself produce to all visitors.
Penobscot Narrows Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge, which is quite beautiful in and of itself, but it's also the home of the Penobscot Narrows Bridge Observatory, which is the tallest public bridge observatory in the world. There is a one-minute elevator ride that takes you approx. 437 feet above the Penobscot River to a 360-degree panorama of the nearby mountains, lakes, and river.
The PNB Observatory is next to Fort Knox and within site (about 3 minute ride) to Bucksport, Maine, which is quite historic itself and has a wonderful downtown waterfront. Great day trip!
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Penobscot Narrows Bridge
U.S. 1Penobscot Narrows Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge, which is quite beautiful in and of itself, but it's also the home of the Penobscot Narrows Bridge Observatory, which is the tallest public bridge observatory in the world. There is a one-minute elevator ride that takes you approx. 437 feet above the Penobscot River to a 360-degree panorama of the nearby mountains, lakes, and river.
The PNB Observatory is next to Fort Knox and within site (about 3 minute ride) to Bucksport, Maine, which is quite historic itself and has a wonderful downtown waterfront. Great day trip!
Just down the road from The 'G' Spot Maine, this is a great place to birdwatch or enjoy the hiking/walking trails.
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Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge
Petitmanan Point RoadJust down the road from The 'G' Spot Maine, this is a great place to birdwatch or enjoy the hiking/walking trails.
If you are a lighthouse enthusiast, then this very iconic lighthouse is a 'must see'. Besides Portland Head Light, this is probably one of the most photographed lighthouses in Maine. It's only about a 1.5-hour drive (North) up the coast, but the views along the drive are wonderful (you'll pass large blueberry barrens).
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Quoddy Head State Park
973 S Lubec RdIf you are a lighthouse enthusiast, then this very iconic lighthouse is a 'must see'. Besides Portland Head Light, this is probably one of the most photographed lighthouses in Maine. It's only about a 1.5-hour drive (North) up the coast, but the views along the drive are wonderful (you'll pass large blueberry barrens).
If you're looking for a beach to visit, this is one of the closest (besides Lamoine State Park). Fresh clean water and great views!
Roque Bluffs Beach
If you're looking for a beach to visit, this is one of the closest (besides Lamoine State Park). Fresh clean water and great views!
Sandy River Beach is located in Jonesport, which is just north of Milbridge. It's a local favorite and is considered to be 'a little hidden jewel of a sandy beach, just off the beaten path...'.
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Sandy River Beach
Sandy River Beach is located in Jonesport, which is just north of Milbridge. It's a local favorite and is considered to be 'a little hidden jewel of a sandy beach, just off the beaten path...'.
While Acadia gets all of the attention, Schoodic can be just as breathtaking and is usually more quiet (tourist-wise).
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Schoodic Peninsula
While Acadia gets all of the attention, Schoodic can be just as breathtaking and is usually more quiet (tourist-wise).
Tunk Lake
Great Wass Island Preserve
39 Wildflower LaneBad Little Falls Park
1 Bridge StreetOld Pond Railway Trail
Arts & Culture
A beautiful little theater built in 1932 and in the heart of downtown Bar Harbor. Plenty of eateries and sights nearby. Highly recommend.
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1932 Criterion Theatre
35 Cottage StA beautiful little theater built in 1932 and in the heart of downtown Bar Harbor. Plenty of eateries and sights nearby. Highly recommend.
Located in the Town of Milbridge, which was once a busy shipbuilding town, the museum preserves the record of that shipbuilding era and other historic artifacts related to the town’s proud heritage. The Milbridge Historical Society, is a private, non-profit corporation, so there is no admission charge, but donations are welcome.
Milbridge Historical Society
83 Main StLocated in the Town of Milbridge, which was once a busy shipbuilding town, the museum preserves the record of that shipbuilding era and other historic artifacts related to the town’s proud heritage. The Milbridge Historical Society, is a private, non-profit corporation, so there is no admission charge, but donations are welcome.
Construction of the new theater is complete. The theater will offer movies, as well as various art shows and productions.
Milbridge Theatre
26 Main StConstruction of the new theater is complete. The theater will offer movies, as well as various art shows and productions.
The Wreaths Across America National Headquarters & Museum are locted just up the road (approx 20 minutes).
If you are unfamiliar with the organization, it was launched in 2001 and is the company that spearheads the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
Wreaths Across America Museum
4 Point StThe Wreaths Across America National Headquarters & Museum are locted just up the road (approx 20 minutes).
If you are unfamiliar with the organization, it was launched in 2001 and is the company that spearheads the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
Schooner Gallery
59 Main StAbbe Museum
26 Mt Desert StEssentials
The only grocery store in-town, but it is well-stocked and offers a wide variety of foods, beer, wine and liquor.
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BaySide Shop 'n Save
35 Main StThe only grocery store in-town, but it is well-stocked and offers a wide variety of foods, beer, wine and liquor.
Milbridge Laundromat
11 Elm StBesides being a gasoline and a quick 'essentials' stop (beer, wine, milk, bread, eggs), they have great pub/grill food! Freshly made pizza, burgers (including haddock), fried chicken, steak & cheese subs, French fries, and much more. And they are a liquor store, too, just in case you’re a bit thirsty on the way in. ;)
Steuben Country Store
455 U.S. 1Besides being a gasoline and a quick 'essentials' stop (beer, wine, milk, bread, eggs), they have great pub/grill food! Freshly made pizza, burgers (including haddock), fried chicken, steak & cheese subs, French fries, and much more. And they are a liquor store, too, just in case you’re a bit thirsty on the way in. ;)
Winter Harbor Food Services Inc
254 Main St
Elmers Discount
Shopping
BaySide Shop 'n Save
35 Main St
Family Dollar
56 Main StreetGreat place to grab essentials or seasonal specials!
RiverLily is a quaint, eclectic shop, located in the town of Milbridge, and offers a wide variety of quality merchandise.
Riverlily
14 Main StRiverLily is a quaint, eclectic shop, located in the town of Milbridge, and offers a wide variety of quality merchandise.
The Dunbar Store
1983 US-1Rays meat market
69 Dyer's Bay RoadShirley's Gifts, Yarns and Crafts
677 US-14 Main Street Antiques
Back In The Good Old Days
4 Park StEntertainment & Activities
Bad Little Falls Park is in the town of Machias. Interestingly, and coincidentally, 'Machias' is a Wabanaki word that means “bad little falls”.
The falls itself is where large loads of freshly-cut trees were sent downstream to awaiting boats and barges. Many lumbermen lost their lives at this 'little falls' because the logs were squeezed together, due to the confines of the falls itself, and often got jammed.
Below the falls, is an estuary area that is visited by eagles, osprey, sea and shore birds, seals, and migratory fish, including endangered Atlantic salmon.
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Bad Little Falls Park
1 Bridge StreetBad Little Falls Park is in the town of Machias. Interestingly, and coincidentally, 'Machias' is a Wabanaki word that means “bad little falls”.
The falls itself is where large loads of freshly-cut trees were sent downstream to awaiting boats and barges. Many lumbermen lost their lives at this 'little falls' because the logs were squeezed together, due to the confines of the falls itself, and often got jammed.
Below the falls, is an estuary area that is visited by eagles, osprey, sea and shore birds, seals, and migratory fish, including endangered Atlantic salmon.
Located in Bar Harbor (obviously) this company has more than twenty-five years of tour operation experience and has taken over one million people to see whales out in the Gulf of Maine. They also offer Atlantic Puffin watch tours. Reservations/tickets are required, so please visit their website, barharborwhales.com.
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Bark Harbor
150 Main StLocated in Bar Harbor (obviously) this company has more than twenty-five years of tour operation experience and has taken over one million people to see whales out in the Gulf of Maine. They also offer Atlantic Puffin watch tours. Reservations/tickets are required, so please visit their website, barharborwhales.com.
Also known as 'Ray Murphy's Chainsaw Show', this is another interesting place that you'll pass as you head east towards Milbridge. He's located on Route 1 in Hancock, ME and you won't miss the huge American eagle (holding two chainsaws - one in each claw) painted on the side of his metal warehouse.
Mr. Murphy has been doing chainsaw art for decades and was even featured in 'Ripley's Believe It or Not' and earned his own question in the 'Trivial Pursuit' game.
His shop is usually open June thru September and his shows are often on Saturdays, but you can always look him up and give him a ring.
Chainsaw Sawyer Artist Live Show
734 US-1Also known as 'Ray Murphy's Chainsaw Show', this is another interesting place that you'll pass as you head east towards Milbridge. He's located on Route 1 in Hancock, ME and you won't miss the huge American eagle (holding two chainsaws - one in each claw) painted on the side of his metal warehouse.
Mr. Murphy has been doing chainsaw art for decades and was even featured in 'Ripley's Believe It or Not' and earned his own question in the 'Trivial Pursuit' game.
His shop is usually open June thru September and his shows are often on Saturdays, but you can always look him up and give him a ring.
Per their website: The Downeast Institute for Applied Marine Research & Education located on Beal’s Island, raises between three and five million seed clams annually for 60 Maine communities. The Downeast Institute offers guided tours of their shellfish nursery. More information is available by calling George Protopopescu at the telephone number provided or by visiting their website.
On a personal note, Beal's Island is just gorgeous and is well worth the visit, just by itself. :)
Downeast Institute
39 Wildflower LnPer their website: The Downeast Institute for Applied Marine Research & Education located on Beal’s Island, raises between three and five million seed clams annually for 60 Maine communities. The Downeast Institute offers guided tours of their shellfish nursery. More information is available by calling George Protopopescu at the telephone number provided or by visiting their website.
On a personal note, Beal's Island is just gorgeous and is well worth the visit, just by itself. :)
The 151′ Schooner Margaret Todd is well-known in the DownEast area. If you go into the Bar Harbor webcam (BarHarborCam.com), you will see the anchored Margaret Todd (once warmer weather begins) in the webcam shots. It's a glorious vessel, especially under full sail!!
In fact, Bar Harbor hosts numerous tour and ferry boats and is a superb place to bring the whole family, if only for an afternoon.
DownEast Windjammer Cruise Lines has three cruise options ~ 151' Schooner Margaret Todd, 91' Schooner Bailey Louise Todd, and a six-passenger Chrissy Lobster Sloop. Reservations are required, of course, and may be purchased on their website, downeastwindjammer.com.
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Downeast Windjammer Cruises Lines
1 Newport DrThe 151′ Schooner Margaret Todd is well-known in the DownEast area. If you go into the Bar Harbor webcam (BarHarborCam.com), you will see the anchored Margaret Todd (once warmer weather begins) in the webcam shots. It's a glorious vessel, especially under full sail!!
In fact, Bar Harbor hosts numerous tour and ferry boats and is a superb place to bring the whole family, if only for an afternoon.
DownEast Windjammer Cruise Lines has three cruise options ~ 151' Schooner Margaret Todd, 91' Schooner Bailey Louise Todd, and a six-passenger Chrissy Lobster Sloop. Reservations are required, of course, and may be purchased on their website, downeastwindjammer.com.
For the more scientific minds, Eagle Hill Institute offers a variety of seminars on the local area, ecology, biology, history of the area, and more. You can visit their website to see if there's any upcoming events that pique your interest.
Eagle Hill Institute
59 Eagle Hill DrFor the more scientific minds, Eagle Hill Institute offers a variety of seminars on the local area, ecology, biology, history of the area, and more. You can visit their website to see if there's any upcoming events that pique your interest.
If you're traveling with children, this might be a good stop to learn all about Maine's lobsters. Tours are available and children under four (4) get in free.
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Mount Desert Oceanarium
1351 ME-3If you're traveling with children, this might be a good stop to learn all about Maine's lobsters. Tours are available and children under four (4) get in free.
If you have children along on your vacation, then you might want to make a stop at Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf (children 3 and under play free) in Bar Harbor (it's on the way to Acadia). It's, visually, a pretty cool place with water features and a large pirate ship...oh, and golf. :)
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Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
368 ME-3If you have children along on your vacation, then you might want to make a stop at Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf (children 3 and under play free) in Bar Harbor (it's on the way to Acadia). It's, visually, a pretty cool place with water features and a large pirate ship...oh, and golf. :)
Per the website:
Built in 1818, this historic house museum is a classic example of Adamesque style Federal period architecture and is located in the village of Columbia Falls, Maine. The famous flying staircase is a central feature.
At the end of the eighteenth century, Thomas Ruggles came from Rochester, MA, to a settlement called 'plantation 13' in the vast, forested, northern part of the state that, in 1820, became the state of Maine. Ruggles made a fortune there, amassing thousands of acres of virgin timber and exporting the lumber in his own ships; he also achieved the status that accompanies great wealth in a new society. Head of the militia, first postmaster (the place was renamed Columbia in 1796), and chief justice of Court of Sessions in Washington County, he able to build this house, extraordinary both for its time and ours, although he was not destined to enjoy it for long. Begun in 1818 the house was completed in 1820; Ruggles died in December of that year. (A small cemetery just outside of what is called Columbia Falls today, population 600, has his modest tombstone.
Ruggles House
146 Main StPer the website:
Built in 1818, this historic house museum is a classic example of Adamesque style Federal period architecture and is located in the village of Columbia Falls, Maine. The famous flying staircase is a central feature.
At the end of the eighteenth century, Thomas Ruggles came from Rochester, MA, to a settlement called 'plantation 13' in the vast, forested, northern part of the state that, in 1820, became the state of Maine. Ruggles made a fortune there, amassing thousands of acres of virgin timber and exporting the lumber in his own ships; he also achieved the status that accompanies great wealth in a new society. Head of the militia, first postmaster (the place was renamed Columbia in 1796), and chief justice of Court of Sessions in Washington County, he able to build this house, extraordinary both for its time and ours, although he was not destined to enjoy it for long. Begun in 1818 the house was completed in 1820; Ruggles died in December of that year. (A small cemetery just outside of what is called Columbia Falls today, population 600, has his modest tombstone.
Public Library
18 School StWhile there are numerous places to rent kayaks and canoes down in the Bar Harbor area, we are a bit limited up in DownEast area of Maine. Sunrise Canoe & Kayak, however, does rent both kayaks and canoes and is located approximately 35 minutes North of Milbridge in the town of Machias (pronounced muh-CHAI-us). Best of all they DELIVER TO MILBRIDGE! :D
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Sunrise Canoe and Kayak
168 Main StWhile there are numerous places to rent kayaks and canoes down in the Bar Harbor area, we are a bit limited up in DownEast area of Maine. Sunrise Canoe & Kayak, however, does rent both kayaks and canoes and is located approximately 35 minutes North of Milbridge in the town of Machias (pronounced muh-CHAI-us). Best of all they DELIVER TO MILBRIDGE! :D
Located in the Birch Harbor area (not too far from Milbridge), Seascape Kayak offers kayak & bike rentals, as well as tours. I am uncertain if they will allow kayaks to be taken elsewhere or must be used there at their facility.
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Sea Schoodic Kayak & Bike
8 Duck Pond RdLocated in the Birch Harbor area (not too far from Milbridge), Seascape Kayak offers kayak & bike rentals, as well as tours. I am uncertain if they will allow kayaks to be taken elsewhere or must be used there at their facility.
Per their website:
The Down East Sunrise Trail is 87 miles and is the longest off-road trail on the East Coast Greenway through a natural landscape of green forests and vast marshes, habitat for iconic moose, beavers, eagles, wild turkeys and white tail deer. Open to bicycles, walking, horses, cross country skiing, ATVs, snowmobiles and the occasional dog sled, the trail offers a multi-season chance to see downeast Maine in a new and very old light. This inactive rail corridor is an unpaved tour of the back country with gentle grades and opportunities for lodging, dining, camping, recreational fishing and learning about downeast history.
In other words, a great place for hikers or those who have ATV's with them.
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Sunrise Trail
Sunrise TrailPer their website:
The Down East Sunrise Trail is 87 miles and is the longest off-road trail on the East Coast Greenway through a natural landscape of green forests and vast marshes, habitat for iconic moose, beavers, eagles, wild turkeys and white tail deer. Open to bicycles, walking, horses, cross country skiing, ATVs, snowmobiles and the occasional dog sled, the trail offers a multi-season chance to see downeast Maine in a new and very old light. This inactive rail corridor is an unpaved tour of the back country with gentle grades and opportunities for lodging, dining, camping, recreational fishing and learning about downeast history.
In other words, a great place for hikers or those who have ATV's with them.
Blue Hill is approximately one hour away (West) of Milbridge, but they do rent kayaks, as well as all of the pertinent safety supplies (life jackets, whistles, wetsuits). They also rent paddle boards, canoes, bikes, and sailboats. It is strongly suggested that you contact them in advance of your trip to determine availability (and the possibly/probability of delivery vs pickup). Visit their website, theactivityshop.com, to inquire.
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The Activity Shop
139 Mines RdBlue Hill is approximately one hour away (West) of Milbridge, but they do rent kayaks, as well as all of the pertinent safety supplies (life jackets, whistles, wetsuits). They also rent paddle boards, canoes, bikes, and sailboats. It is strongly suggested that you contact them in advance of your trip to determine availability (and the possibly/probability of delivery vs pickup). Visit their website, theactivityshop.com, to inquire.
A fun place for the whole family (including the dog!!), especially if you have older 'kids' who would like to try their hand (well, feet) at log rolling (this is a separate lesson, not combined with the 'show'). The lumberjack shows are every evening at 7:00pm (you must purchase tickets), EVERY night (as in 7 days a week) mid-June through the end of August.
'Timber Tina' Scheer was a Castaway on CBS’s Survivor: Panama – Exile Island. She was also a competitor on National Geographic Channel's Ultimate Survival Alaska. She has been competing in lumberjack sports since she was 7 years old. She's been a World Champion in both Log Rolling and Jack & Jill Crosscut Sawing. She's also a silver medalist in ESPN's Great Outdoor Games. This is her place and it's a local favorite. For more information, visit their website, mainelumberjack.com.
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Timber Tina's Great Maine Lumberjack Show
127 Bar Harbor RoadA fun place for the whole family (including the dog!!), especially if you have older 'kids' who would like to try their hand (well, feet) at log rolling (this is a separate lesson, not combined with the 'show'). The lumberjack shows are every evening at 7:00pm (you must purchase tickets), EVERY night (as in 7 days a week) mid-June through the end of August.
'Timber Tina' Scheer was a Castaway on CBS’s Survivor: Panama – Exile Island. She was also a competitor on National Geographic Channel's Ultimate Survival Alaska. She has been competing in lumberjack sports since she was 7 years old. She's been a World Champion in both Log Rolling and Jack & Jill Crosscut Sawing. She's also a silver medalist in ESPN's Great Outdoor Games. This is her place and it's a local favorite. For more information, visit their website, mainelumberjack.com.
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