Gateway Getaway Guidebook

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Gateway Getaway Guidebook

Food Scene

Delicious food-oh the fish & crab poppers, many microbrews on tap, great atmosphere-the bar is a train cab, great staff-within walking distance.
88 locals recommend
Finn's Irish Pub
156 Main St
88 locals recommend
Delicious food-oh the fish & crab poppers, many microbrews on tap, great atmosphere-the bar is a train cab, great staff-within walking distance.
Fresh squeezed juices, local coffee, delicious homemade breakfast & lunch-casual atmosphere. Within walking distance.
40 locals recommend
Flexit Cafe & Bakery
142 Main St
40 locals recommend
Fresh squeezed juices, local coffee, delicious homemade breakfast & lunch-casual atmosphere. Within walking distance.
Delicious! Fun. Within walking distance.
15 locals recommend
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
191 Main St
15 locals recommend
Delicious! Fun. Within walking distance.
Traditional Maine dishes along the Union River in Ellsworth. Seasonal hours. Within walking distance.
84 locals recommend
Union River Lobster Pot
8 South St
84 locals recommend
Traditional Maine dishes along the Union River in Ellsworth. Seasonal hours. Within walking distance.
Happening breakfast spot & bar. Within walking distance.
49 locals recommend
Riverside Cafe
151 W Main St
49 locals recommend
Happening breakfast spot & bar. Within walking distance.
Local brews, local people. Casual. Within walking distance.
54 locals recommend
Fogtown Brewing Company
25 Pine St
54 locals recommend
Local brews, local people. Casual. Within walking distance.
Nourishing food-delicious!!!! Lunch & dinner in Ellsworth. Yoga classes as well. Within walking distance of house.
11 locals recommend
Steamy Buddha Cafe & Yoga
50 Church St
11 locals recommend
Nourishing food-delicious!!!! Lunch & dinner in Ellsworth. Yoga classes as well. Within walking distance of house.
Local brew masters, trivia nights, cribbage games & local charm. Within walking distance.
31 locals recommend
Airline Brewing Company - Ellsworth
173 Main St
31 locals recommend
Local brew masters, trivia nights, cribbage games & local charm. Within walking distance.
Cafe, health food store, wine cellar, art gallery. Within walking distance.
38 locals recommend
John Edward's Market Inc.
158 Main St
38 locals recommend
Cafe, health food store, wine cellar, art gallery. Within walking distance.
Delicious breakfast-affordable. Within walking distance.
16 locals recommend
Sylvia's Cafe
248 State St
16 locals recommend
Delicious breakfast-affordable. Within walking distance.
Woodfired pizza within walking distance from house.
12 locals recommend
DragonFire Pizza
248 State St
12 locals recommend
Woodfired pizza within walking distance from house.
A relaxed Jamaican restaurant within walking distance from house. yummy!! Enjoy a red stripe & curry.
10 locals recommend
Taste Jamaica
190 State St
10 locals recommend
A relaxed Jamaican restaurant within walking distance from house. yummy!! Enjoy a red stripe & curry.
Casual Greek restaurant within walking distance from house.
15 locals recommend
Manny's Greek Grill
248 State St
15 locals recommend
Casual Greek restaurant within walking distance from house.
Homemade ice cream & coffee bar. Within walking distance of house.
29 locals recommend
Morton’s Moo Homemade Ice Cream
9 School St
29 locals recommend
Homemade ice cream & coffee bar. Within walking distance of house.
Indian & Sri Lankan recipes served in a bright downtown Ellsworth setting. Within walking distance from house.
40 locals recommend
Serendib Indian And Sri Lankan
2 State St
40 locals recommend
Indian & Sri Lankan recipes served in a bright downtown Ellsworth setting. Within walking distance from house.
Modern bistro dishes & cocktails in a rustic setting with dim lighting & simple booth & bar seating. Main Street Ellsworth. Within walking distance of house. Try the roasted brussel sprouts-yummm!!
59 locals recommend
PROVENDER KITCHEN + BAR
112 Main St
59 locals recommend
Modern bistro dishes & cocktails in a rustic setting with dim lighting & simple booth & bar seating. Main Street Ellsworth. Within walking distance of house. Try the roasted brussel sprouts-yummm!!
On the ocean dining-tables line a working pier. BYOB. Bring warm clothes in case of ocean breezes. About 20 minute drive from house.
67 locals recommend
Perry's Lobster Shack
1076 Newbury Neck Rd
67 locals recommend
On the ocean dining-tables line a working pier. BYOB. Bring warm clothes in case of ocean breezes. About 20 minute drive from house.
Fine dining for a fancy night out. Go a little early & drive down to the pier at the end of the point. Reservations required. About 15-20 minute drive from house.
34 locals recommend
Crocker House Country Inn
967 Point Rd
34 locals recommend
Fine dining for a fancy night out. Go a little early & drive down to the pier at the end of the point. Reservations required. About 15-20 minute drive from house.
Another fun local restaurant oceanside. Stop here after a day of exploring MDI. Restaurant is about 30 minutes from house on MDI.
87 locals recommend
Thurston's Lobster Pound
9 Thurston Rd
87 locals recommend
Another fun local restaurant oceanside. Stop here after a day of exploring MDI. Restaurant is about 30 minutes from house on MDI.
Enjoy a relaxed 4 course dinner in a cozy atmosphere. Reservations required. About 15 min drive from house.
32 locals recommend
Chippers Restaurant
1239 US-1
32 locals recommend
Enjoy a relaxed 4 course dinner in a cozy atmosphere. Reservations required. About 15 min drive from house.
Dine in or take out. 2 minute drive from house.
33 locals recommend
Shinbashi
139 High St
33 locals recommend
Dine in or take out. 2 minute drive from house.
A Maine must...go for afternoon tea, popovers & homemade strawberry jam out on the terrace. On MDI in Acadia National Park-off Park loop road.
75 locals recommend
Jordan Pond House Restaurant
2928 Park Loop Rd
75 locals recommend
A Maine must...go for afternoon tea, popovers & homemade strawberry jam out on the terrace. On MDI in Acadia National Park-off Park loop road.
Great place to get a bag lunch to take with you on your adventures-delicious, fresh, local!
16 locals recommend
Mother's Kitchen
1501 ME-102
16 locals recommend
Great place to get a bag lunch to take with you on your adventures-delicious, fresh, local!
Fun & funky breakfast & lunch spot whole you're day tripping on MDI.
24 locals recommend
Eat-A-Pita & Cafe 2
326 Main St
24 locals recommend
Fun & funky breakfast & lunch spot whole you're day tripping on MDI.
Eat a lobster 🦞 on the ocean where the Obama's went. Fun dockside dining-casual, dogs welcome!
11 locals recommend
Stewman's Lobster Pound
35 West St
11 locals recommend
Eat a lobster 🦞 on the ocean where the Obama's went. Fun dockside dining-casual, dogs welcome!
Oyster bar on the ocean & grill.
10 locals recommend
Fish House Grill
1 West St
10 locals recommend
Oyster bar on the ocean & grill.

Sightseeing

Keep your eyes out for Eagles. seals & other wildlife.
Ellsworth Harbor Park & Marina
413 Water St
Keep your eyes out for Eagles. seals & other wildlife.
Knowlton Park
160 Shore Rd
Local swimming hole to cool you & the kids off this summer 5 min drive from house.
10 locals recommend
Branch Lake
10 locals recommend
Local swimming hole to cool you & the kids off this summer 5 min drive from house.
.75 mile easy roundtrip walk through the woods to the ocean. 5 min drive from house. Picnic tables on ocean at end.
Indian Point Trail
17 Tinker Farm Way
.75 mile easy roundtrip walk through the woods to the ocean. 5 min drive from house. Picnic tables on ocean at end.
7 locals recommend
Carter Nature Preserve
99 Cross Rd
7 locals recommend
16 locals recommend
Blue Hill Mountain Osgood Trail- Blue Hill Heritage Trust
Mountain Road
16 locals recommend
Scenic ocean drive, crashing waves-beautiful loop to drive. About 30 min drive from house.
77 locals recommend
Schoodic Peninsula
77 locals recommend
Scenic ocean drive, crashing waves-beautiful loop to drive. About 30 min drive from house.
Plan a boat trip on a passenger ferry to Little Cranberry Isle (Isleford) & explore a Maine Island. Hike, bike, picnic, have lunch at the local restaurant Islesford Dock Restaurant & Gallery and or visit a museum. Boat leaves Southwest Harbor
Cranberry Isles Ferry Dock
103 Shore Rd
Plan a boat trip on a passenger ferry to Little Cranberry Isle (Isleford) & explore a Maine Island. Hike, bike, picnic, have lunch at the local restaurant Islesford Dock Restaurant & Gallery and or visit a museum. Boat leaves Southwest Harbor
Sail among the islands if Frenchman Bay. Leaves from town pier in Bar Harbor. We recommend the sunset sail with live music-take some warm clothes-a spirit of your choice & a few snacks & enjoy your sail on the ocean on a traditional 4 masted sailboat.
18 locals recommend
Downeast Windjammer Cruises Lines
1 Newport Dr
18 locals recommend
Sail among the islands if Frenchman Bay. Leaves from town pier in Bar Harbor. We recommend the sunset sail with live music-take some warm clothes-a spirit of your choice & a few snacks & enjoy your sail on the ocean on a traditional 4 masted sailboat.
Drive to the top for gorgeous views & sunrises & sunsets. On MDI. Within 20 minute drive of house.
128 locals recommend
Cadillac Mountain
707 Cadillac Summit Rd
128 locals recommend
Drive to the top for gorgeous views & sunrises & sunsets. On MDI. Within 20 minute drive of house.
In Acadia National Park
93 locals recommend
Sand Beach
93 locals recommend
In Acadia National Park
Amazing views all along the park loop.
9 locals recommend
Park Loop Road
Park Loop Road
9 locals recommend
Amazing views all along the park loop.
51 locals recommend
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
116 Lighthouse Rd
51 locals recommend
Short walk on wheelchair accessible path to rocky cliffs & Anemone Cave at low tide.
Schooner Head Overlook
Schooner Head Overlook
Short walk on wheelchair accessible path to rocky cliffs & Anemone Cave at low tide.
Go at low tide & don't get stuck over there. A 4 wheel drive vehicle could drive across at low tide or a nice leisurely walk.
23 locals recommend
Bar Island Trails
Bar Island Trail
23 locals recommend
Go at low tide & don't get stuck over there. A 4 wheel drive vehicle could drive across at low tide or a nice leisurely walk.
Connects to Bar Island. Go at low tide-don't get stuck with the upcoming tide or you'll have to wait 12 more hours to get home.
23 locals recommend
Bar Island Trails
Bar Island Trail
23 locals recommend
Connects to Bar Island. Go at low tide-don't get stuck with the upcoming tide or you'll have to wait 12 more hours to get home.
In Acadia National Park-along the park loop road.
54 locals recommend
Thunder Hole
54 locals recommend
In Acadia National Park-along the park loop road.
In Acadia National Park-along the park loop road
14 locals recommend
Otter Cliff
14 locals recommend
In Acadia National Park-along the park loop road
Scenic-easy hike...very little elevation gain. Spectacular views. Acadia National Park
13 locals recommend
Great Head Trail (Acadia National Park)
Great Head Trail (Acadia National Park)
13 locals recommend
Scenic-easy hike...very little elevation gain. Spectacular views. Acadia National Park
On MDI, "THE QUIETSIDE" Lots to see & explore
49 locals recommend
Southwest Harbor
49 locals recommend
On MDI, "THE QUIETSIDE" Lots to see & explore
On MDI. Check out the Asticou gardens & Town dock.
24 locals recommend
Northeast Harbor
24 locals recommend
On MDI. Check out the Asticou gardens & Town dock.
26 locals recommend
Thuya Gardens
15 Thuya Dr
26 locals recommend
In Acadia National Park-along the park loop road.
51 locals recommend
Jordan Pond
51 locals recommend
In Acadia National Park-along the park loop road.
Bike or walk on groomed trails around this beautiful lake on MDI.
12 locals recommend
Eagle Lake
12 locals recommend
Bike or walk on groomed trails around this beautiful lake on MDI.
Boat rentals on one end of pond, local swimming spot. On MDI.
7 locals recommend
Long Pond
7 locals recommend
Boat rentals on one end of pond, local swimming spot. On MDI.
On Long Pond, MDI. Rent a canoe, kayak, or paddleboard & enjoy Long Pond in Acadia National Park.
21 locals recommend
National Park Canoe and Kayak Rental
145 Pretty Marsh Rd
21 locals recommend
On Long Pond, MDI. Rent a canoe, kayak, or paddleboard & enjoy Long Pond in Acadia National Park.
In Acadia National Park there are 16 classic stone bridges built by Rockefeller. Bike from one to another or choose the ones you'd like to see. On MDI.
Deer Brook Bridge
In Acadia National Park there are 16 classic stone bridges built by Rockefeller. Bike from one to another or choose the ones you'd like to see. On MDI.
In Acadia National Park there are 16 classic stone bridges built by Rockefeller. Bike from one to another or choose the ones you'd like to see. On MDI.
Duck Brook Bridge
In Acadia National Park there are 16 classic stone bridges built by Rockefeller. Bike from one to another or choose the ones you'd like to see. On MDI.
In Acadia National Park there are 16 classic stone bridges built by Rockefeller. Bike from one to another or choose the ones you'd like to see. On MDI.
Eagle Lake Bridge
487 Eagle Lake Rd
In Acadia National Park there are 16 classic stone bridges built by Rockefeller. Bike from one to another or choose the ones you'd like to see. On MDI.
In Acadia National Park there are 16 classic stone bridges built by Rockefeller. Bike from one to another or choose the ones you'd like to see. On MDI.
Amphitheater Bridge
In Acadia National Park there are 16 classic stone bridges built by Rockefeller. Bike from one to another or choose the ones you'd like to see. On MDI.
In Acadia National Park there are 16 classic stone bridges built by Rockefeller. Bike from one to another or choose the ones you'd like to see. On MDI.
Cliffside Bridge
In Acadia National Park there are 16 classic stone bridges built by Rockefeller. Bike from one to another or choose the ones you'd like to see. On MDI.
In Acadia National Park there are 16 classic stone bridges built by Rockefeller. Bike from one to another or choose the ones you'd like to see. On MDI.
Stanley Brook Bridge
In Acadia National Park there are 16 classic stone bridges built by Rockefeller. Bike from one to another or choose the ones you'd like to see. On MDI.
In Acadia National Park there are 16 classic stone bridges built by Rockefeller. Bike from one to another or choose the ones you'd like to see. On MDI.
Waterfall Bridge
In Acadia National Park there are 16 classic stone bridges built by Rockefeller. Bike from one to another or choose the ones you'd like to see. On MDI.
On MDI
8 locals recommend
Carriage Road
Aunt Betty Pond Carriage Road
8 locals recommend
On MDI
Golfing on MDI
9 locals recommend
Kebo Valley Club
136 Eagle Lake Rd
9 locals recommend
Golfing on MDI
Golfing in Sorrento, 25 minutes from house.
Blink Bonnie Golf Links
89 East Side Rd
Golfing in Sorrento, 25 minutes from house.
Golfing in Holden, About 20 minutes from house.
Traditions Golf Club and Learning Center
1 Main Road
Golfing in Holden, About 20 minutes from house.
Golfing in Lucerne, 20 minutes from house.
Lucerne In Maine Golf Course
16 Sunset Rd
Golfing in Lucerne, 20 minutes from house.
On MDI, in Northeast Harbor
34 locals recommend
Azalea Garden
Maine 3
34 locals recommend
On MDI, in Northeast Harbor
A bit of a drive but SO worth it. one of only 2 Jasper stone beaches in the world-gorgeous views.
26 locals recommend
Jasper Beach
26 locals recommend
A bit of a drive but SO worth it. one of only 2 Jasper stone beaches in the world-gorgeous views.

Nearby Towns

Quaint nearby town-worth a trip to visit! The town offers art galleries, local cafes, wine & book store. Hike up Blue Hill Mountain for amazing views. Visit the reversing falls at the Blue Hill Falls Bridge. Enjoy dinner out at Thurston & Co. or Deepwater Brewing & Arborvine Restaurant. Explore the Carter Nature Preserve
87 locals recommend
Blue Hill
87 locals recommend
Quaint nearby town-worth a trip to visit! The town offers art galleries, local cafes, wine & book store. Hike up Blue Hill Mountain for amazing views. Visit the reversing falls at the Blue Hill Falls Bridge. Enjoy dinner out at Thurston & Co. or Deepwater Brewing & Arborvine Restaurant. Explore the Carter Nature Preserve
Cute town bordering the Penobscot River. Fun day trip. Go up the elevators to the top of the Penobscot Narrows bridge, explore Fort Knox, walk along the River on the Bucksport Veterans Park, shop the downtown shops.
25 locals recommend
Bucksport
25 locals recommend
Cute town bordering the Penobscot River. Fun day trip. Go up the elevators to the top of the Penobscot Narrows bridge, explore Fort Knox, walk along the River on the Bucksport Veterans Park, shop the downtown shops.
Coastal Maine town about 45 min drive down Route 1 from house. Charming Maine Town with waterfront restaurants, art galleries, walk along the Harbor Walk, stop along the way at antique stores & oddities along Route 1.
126 locals recommend
Belfast
126 locals recommend
Coastal Maine town about 45 min drive down Route 1 from house. Charming Maine Town with waterfront restaurants, art galleries, walk along the Harbor Walk, stop along the way at antique stores & oddities along Route 1.
Small little town with the Schoodic Peninsula, Whopaints Gallery, an old time 5 & 10 store, Grindstone Neck smoke seafood shop, The Pickled Wrinkle restaurant where you can actually eat a "pickled wrinkle" & other local food. Check out local towns Corea & beautiful sand Corea beach, Birch Harbor & Cranberry Point.
37 locals recommend
Winter Harbor
37 locals recommend
Small little town with the Schoodic Peninsula, Whopaints Gallery, an old time 5 & 10 store, Grindstone Neck smoke seafood shop, The Pickled Wrinkle restaurant where you can actually eat a "pickled wrinkle" & other local food. Check out local towns Corea & beautiful sand Corea beach, Birch Harbor & Cranberry Point.
20 min drive from house. Cute downtown with shops, ice cream, town pier, town parks, great restaurants. Go across the Bar Island land bridge at low tide & explore Bar Island. Kebo golf course, boat trips-whale watching, lighthouse tours, sea kayaking, lobster fishing, stand up paddle board tours, sail on the Margaret Todd 4 masted sailboat, Baker Island tour.
284 locals recommend
Bar Harbor
284 locals recommend
20 min drive from house. Cute downtown with shops, ice cream, town pier, town parks, great restaurants. Go across the Bar Island land bridge at low tide & explore Bar Island. Kebo golf course, boat trips-whale watching, lighthouse tours, sea kayaking, lobster fishing, stand up paddle board tours, sail on the Margaret Todd 4 masted sailboat, Baker Island tour.
Cross the Deer Isle Stonington bridge & explore this quaint little year round fishing town. Explore Haystack Mountain school of crafts, Nervous Nellie's, The Turtle Gallery, poke around secluded rocky beaches, search for sea glass, shop for antiques, walk through the waterfront downtown.
71 locals recommend
Stonington
71 locals recommend
Cross the Deer Isle Stonington bridge & explore this quaint little year round fishing town. Explore Haystack Mountain school of crafts, Nervous Nellie's, The Turtle Gallery, poke around secluded rocky beaches, search for sea glass, shop for antiques, walk through the waterfront downtown.
Check out the beautiful Algerine coast picnic area & boat dock. On MDI.
7 locals recommend
Seal Cove
7 locals recommend
Check out the beautiful Algerine coast picnic area & boat dock. On MDI.
Picturesque on MDI
Somesville Historical Museum and Gardens
2 Oak Hill Rd
Picturesque on MDI
East of the house for a fun drive is the quaint town of Machais. Visit Jasper Beach & Rogue Bluffs.
15 locals recommend
Machias
15 locals recommend
East of the house for a fun drive is the quaint town of Machais. Visit Jasper Beach & Rogue Bluffs.
On the backside of MDI. Art galleries, restaurants, cafes, shops & beautiful views.
49 locals recommend
Southwest Harbor
49 locals recommend
On the backside of MDI. Art galleries, restaurants, cafes, shops & beautiful views.
At the end of Somes sound on MDI. Quaint little town-worth a visit.
24 locals recommend
Northeast Harbor
24 locals recommend
At the end of Somes sound on MDI. Quaint little town-worth a visit.