Guidebook for Sedgwick
Essential Services & Groceries
Bright clean supermarket with all the essentials, a section devoted to Maine-made products, fresh produce and seafood, and much, much more.
Hannaford
Bright clean supermarket with all the essentials, a section devoted to Maine-made products, fresh produce and seafood, and much, much more.
Organic food from local farms at the largest food co-op in the state of Maine.
80 locals recommend
Blue Hill Co-op Community Market
70 South StOrganic food from local farms at the largest food co-op in the state of Maine.
With its own baker on the premises, the beloved "ECS" is the go-to spot for breakfast additions like fresh warm donuts, blueberry muffins, and egg sandwiches. Gas, newspapers, DVD rentals, pizza, and more.
15 locals recommend
Eggemoggin Country Store
119 Caterpillar Hill RdWith its own baker on the premises, the beloved "ECS" is the go-to spot for breakfast additions like fresh warm donuts, blueberry muffins, and egg sandwiches. Gas, newspapers, DVD rentals, pizza, and more.
Local craft, fine art, gifts and provisions, including baked, frozen, and ready-to-eat food and drinks. Run by the owners of El El Frijoles.
Makers' market
47 Bagaduce RdLocal craft, fine art, gifts and provisions, including baked, frozen, and ready-to-eat food and drinks. Run by the owners of El El Frijoles.
Small market in the charming town that was featured in Robert McCloskey children's book, "One Morning in Maine."
30 locals recommend
Buck's Harbor Market
6 Cornfield Hill RdSmall market in the charming town that was featured in Robert McCloskey children's book, "One Morning in Maine."
The Galley Grocery
278 N Deer Isle RdEmployee-owned grocery store right on Route 15 on Deer Isle.
Pharmacy, snack food, suntan lotion, chargers, face masks - all the things you've come to expect from your favorite chain drugstore.
Walgreens
17 South StPharmacy, snack food, suntan lotion, chargers, face masks - all the things you've come to expect from your favorite chain drugstore.
The pretty good local hospital. Need urgent care for a relatively minor issue? Go to ConvenientMD in Ellsworth.
12 locals recommend
Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital
57 Water StThe pretty good local hospital. Need urgent care for a relatively minor issue? Go to ConvenientMD in Ellsworth.
Efficient and clean. I went once and was the only patient there. No waiting time at all.
ConvenientMD Urgent Care
Efficient and clean. I went once and was the only patient there. No waiting time at all.
Coffee Shops & Lobster Shacks
The best casual dining options in the area. Most of the places in this section are seasonal, so call ahead!
Bucklyn Coffee
103 Main StThe best coffee in town.
44 North Coffee
70 Main StLocally roasted great coffee
The best lobster rolls around are right over the Deer Isle bridge on Little Deer Isle. Accessible by boat or car.
17 locals recommend
LDI Lobster
202 Little Deer Isle RoadThe best lobster rolls around are right over the Deer Isle bridge on Little Deer Isle. Accessible by boat or car.
Breakfast sandwiches Thursday through Sunday are the best you've ever tasted. House-made donuts and locally sourced pastries on weekends much of the year.
12 locals recommend
Roaring Lion Farm
144 Snow's Cove RdBreakfast sandwiches Thursday through Sunday are the best you've ever tasted. House-made donuts and locally sourced pastries on weekends much of the year.
The Lobster Lady
209 Caterpillar Hill RoadClosest restaurant to the house. Lobster rolls are great and service is fast.
Pastry and coffee Wednesday through Saturday mornings to take out or eat in. Indoor dining in a wonderful old Maine barn or outdoor dining on picnic tables scattered through the garden. Happy place.
72 locals recommend
Tinder Hearth
1452 Coastal RdPastry and coffee Wednesday through Saturday mornings to take out or eat in. Indoor dining in a wonderful old Maine barn or outdoor dining on picnic tables scattered through the garden. Happy place.
Fish Net
162 Main StEveryone loves the Fish Net’s lobster rolls! (May-September)
Next to the reversing falls you'll find Bagaduce Lunch with its AMAZING lobster rolls!
Bagaduce Falls
Next to the reversing falls you'll find Bagaduce Lunch with its AMAZING lobster rolls!
Seafood dinners on picnic tables lining the shore of Burnt Cove in Stonington from lobster and crab landed daily just feet away on the docks of Fifield Lobster Co.
7 locals recommend
Burnt Cove Boil
4 Willie's WaySeafood dinners on picnic tables lining the shore of Burnt Cove in Stonington from lobster and crab landed daily just feet away on the docks of Fifield Lobster Co.
Lunch on lobster, lobster rolls, blueberry pie and more on the dock at Perry's. Not open for dinner.
67 locals recommend
Perry's Lobster Shack
1076 Newbury Neck RdLunch on lobster, lobster rolls, blueberry pie and more on the dock at Perry's. Not open for dinner.
Classic seasonal lobster shack, great after a day hiking at Acadia.
17 locals recommend
The Travelin Lobster, LLC
1569 ME-102Classic seasonal lobster shack, great after a day hiking at Acadia.
Stonecutters serves breakfast in a large upstairs dining room overlooking picturesque Stonington Harbor.
16 locals recommend
Stonecutters Kitchen
5 Atlantic AveStonecutters serves breakfast in a large upstairs dining room overlooking picturesque Stonington Harbor.
Coming during the off-season? All the lobster shacks on the peninsula will be closed, but McLaughlin's in Bangor will be open! It's just 10 minutes from the Bangor International Airport.
14 locals recommend
McLaughlin Seafood Inc
728 Main StComing during the off-season? All the lobster shacks on the peninsula will be closed, but McLaughlin's in Bangor will be open! It's just 10 minutes from the Bangor International Airport.
Newest coffee shop and roaster on the Blue Hill Peninsula is the perfect place to stop on your way to or from Acadia. Right across from the Humblebee Café.
Woodwind Coffee Roasters
Newest coffee shop and roaster on the Blue Hill Peninsula is the perfect place to stop on your way to or from Acadia. Right across from the Humblebee Café.
Farmers' Markets & Local Producers
The abundance of organic farms on the Blue Hill Peninsula and the quantity of seafood of all types provides an incredible array of amazing ingredients
An amazing wine selection is not the only thing that makes Blue Hill Wine Shop stand out. The shop also offers organic bread and produce, a wide variety of coffees and teas, cigars and pastas. Open year-round except a month or two in late winter or spring. Pre-order online for pickup or delivery.
43 locals recommend
The Blue Hill Wine Shop
138 Main StAn amazing wine selection is not the only thing that makes Blue Hill Wine Shop stand out. The shop also offers organic bread and produce, a wide variety of coffees and teas, cigars and pastas. Open year-round except a month or two in late winter or spring. Pre-order online for pickup or delivery.
Blue Hill Farmer's Market
233 Ellsworth RdAll the local organic producers sell here.
Pick up fresh local oysters, mussels, clams, crabs, and all manner of fish right off the rotary in Blue Hill. (Memorial Day to Columbus Day)
Johnson's Shellfish
86 Tenney HillPick up fresh local oysters, mussels, clams, crabs, and all manner of fish right off the rotary in Blue Hill. (Memorial Day to Columbus Day)
Live lobsters, fresh fish and shellfish, smoked mussels, spreads and dips.
8 locals recommend
Coldwater Seafood
100 N Main StLive lobsters, fresh fish and shellfish, smoked mussels, spreads and dips.
More than a nursery, Mainescape has some of the best local organic produce around.
8 locals recommend
Mainescape Inc
48 South StMore than a nursery, Mainescape has some of the best local organic produce around.
Every kind of candy imaginable, plus they make their own chocolate bark. Open year-round.
8 locals recommend
Brooklin Candy Co.
103 Bay RdEvery kind of candy imaginable, plus they make their own chocolate bark. Open year-round.
The farmstand is open every Saturday morning throughout the summer. Owners Barbara Damrosch and Eliot Coleman have written several books on organic farming and their farm's produce is second-to-none.
10 locals recommend
Four Season Farm
609 Weir Cove RdThe farmstand is open every Saturday morning throughout the summer. Owners Barbara Damrosch and Eliot Coleman have written several books on organic farming and their farm's produce is second-to-none.
Follow Roaring Lion Market on Insta for details about their weekend breakfast sandwiches (most of the year) and summer burger nights.
12 locals recommend
Roaring Lion Farm
144 Snow's Cove RdFollow Roaring Lion Market on Insta for details about their weekend breakfast sandwiches (most of the year) and summer burger nights.
Organic produce and goat milk products like yogurt and gelato are wonderful.
11 locals recommend
Yellow Birch Farm
73 Reach RdOrganic produce and goat milk products like yogurt and gelato are wonderful.
Pick up fresh lobster from the dock. A lobsterman will pull a trap from the water and let you choose your lobster.
11 locals recommend
Stonington Lobster CO-OP
51 Indian Point RdPick up fresh lobster from the dock. A lobsterman will pull a trap from the water and let you choose your lobster.
Fresh lobster and scallops you can pick up curbside. Visit site to schedule a pick-up date for lobster, scallops, frozen lobster tails, or frozen claw and knuckle meat. Maine lobster is "the way lobster should be."
Greenhead Lobster
38 Ocean StreetFresh lobster and scallops you can pick up curbside. Visit site to schedule a pick-up date for lobster, scallops, frozen lobster tails, or frozen claw and knuckle meat. Maine lobster is "the way lobster should be."
Tuesdays, 9:30am-12:00pm June-September.
Brooksville Farmers’ Market features a great variety of products including organic, hydroponic and locally grown vegetables and fruits, fine arts and crafts, farm raised local meats, cheeses, and specialty food items. Live music too!
8 locals recommend
Brooksville
Tuesdays, 9:30am-12:00pm June-September.
Brooksville Farmers’ Market features a great variety of products including organic, hydroponic and locally grown vegetables and fruits, fine arts and crafts, farm raised local meats, cheeses, and specialty food items. Live music too!
Fridays, 10:00am-12:00pm, May-October
This large market, located at the Island Community Center, offers a wide selection of foods, plus many arts & crafts vendors. Plan to arrive as the market begins so you can enjoy all the market has to offer in the short time it is open.
10 locals recommend
Stonington Farmer's Market
43 School StFridays, 10:00am-12:00pm, May-October
This large market, located at the Island Community Center, offers a wide selection of foods, plus many arts & crafts vendors. Plan to arrive as the market begins so you can enjoy all the market has to offer in the short time it is open.
Castine Farmers' Market, Thursdays, 9am-11:30am.
Since 2009, the Castine Farmers’ Market on the Common has been providing healthy, local produce, baked goods, & prepared foods from a variety of local farmers and food producers. Located on the Town Common in the center of historic Castine, the market is a beautiful place to sample the tastes of Maine or stock up for the weekend.
1 School St
1 School StreetCastine Farmers' Market, Thursdays, 9am-11:30am.
Since 2009, the Castine Farmers’ Market on the Common has been providing healthy, local produce, baked goods, & prepared foods from a variety of local farmers and food producers. Located on the Town Common in the center of historic Castine, the market is a beautiful place to sample the tastes of Maine or stock up for the weekend.
Ellsworth Farmers' Market,
Saturdays, 9:30am-2:30pm, May-October
The Ellsworth Farmers’ Market has a long tradition of providing locally-grown & locally-crafted products to residents & visitors. Find locally-grown & locally-crafted products, fresh vegetables & fruits, meat, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, fiber arts & more, all conveniently located in downtown Ellsworth.
190 Main St
190 Main StreetEllsworth Farmers' Market,
Saturdays, 9:30am-2:30pm, May-October
The Ellsworth Farmers’ Market has a long tradition of providing locally-grown & locally-crafted products to residents & visitors. Find locally-grown & locally-crafted products, fresh vegetables & fruits, meat, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, fiber arts & more, all conveniently located in downtown Ellsworth.
Brooklin Farmers' Market, Thursdays, 11:00am-1:00pm
This small farmers’ market offers a nice selection of Brooklin-made products. Located next to the Brooklin Library, shoppers can find delicious treats, grocery staples, and gifts, while meeting locals & experiencing village life.
4 Bay Rd
4 Bay RoadBrooklin Farmers' Market, Thursdays, 11:00am-1:00pm
This small farmers’ market offers a nice selection of Brooklin-made products. Located next to the Brooklin Library, shoppers can find delicious treats, grocery staples, and gifts, while meeting locals & experiencing village life.
Restaurants
Off-season guests call ahead as many restaurants close in the winter.
Can't-miss contemporary Mexican food. Very busy all summer. Menus posted daily on their Facebook and Instagram pages.
68 locals recommend
EL EL FRIJOLES, Mexican Food
41 Caterpillar Hill RdCan't-miss contemporary Mexican food. Very busy all summer. Menus posted daily on their Facebook and Instagram pages.
Summer Burger Nights are can't-miss, and the breakfast sandwiches are the best you've ever tasted. House-made donuts and locally sourced pastries on weekends much of the year.
12 locals recommend
Roaring Lion Farm
144 Snow's Cove RdSummer Burger Nights are can't-miss, and the breakfast sandwiches are the best you've ever tasted. House-made donuts and locally sourced pastries on weekends much of the year.
Sublime farm-to-table chef's menus served in an exquisitely restored 19th century house. A very pleasant 40-minute drive is 100% worth the visit.
16 locals recommend
T H E H I C H B O R N
10 Church StSublime farm-to-table chef's menus served in an exquisitely restored 19th century house. A very pleasant 40-minute drive is 100% worth the visit.
Seasonal local ingredients contribute to Aragosta's fine dining tasting menu. Happy hour menus are fun.
45 locals recommend
Aragosta at Goose Cove
300 Goose Cove RdSeasonal local ingredients contribute to Aragosta's fine dining tasting menu. Happy hour menus are fun.
New owners bring spectacular farm-to-table food with an Austrian vibe to this historic local building. Great bar with live music on summer weekends, too!
74 locals recommend
Barncastle Hotel + Restaurant
125 South StNew owners bring spectacular farm-to-table food with an Austrian vibe to this historic local building. Great bar with live music on summer weekends, too!
Delicious pizza Tuesdays through Saturdays can be ordered ahead for pick-up. Bakery items available Saturday mornings can be ordered on their website. Incredible croissants!
72 locals recommend
Tinder Hearth
1452 Coastal RdDelicious pizza Tuesdays through Saturdays can be ordered ahead for pick-up. Bakery items available Saturday mornings can be ordered on their website. Incredible croissants!
Arborvine
33 Tenney HillElegant restaurant and bar.
Buck's Restaurant and its friendly staff present thoughtfully prepared dinners in the casual surroundings of Buck's Harbor. Beef, pork, game, local fish and shellfish, the freshest in seasonal produce, a carefully chosen list of wines from around the world and a full service bar await you.
22 locals recommend
Buck's Restaurant
6 Cornfield Hill RdBuck's Restaurant and its friendly staff present thoughtfully prepared dinners in the casual surroundings of Buck's Harbor. Beef, pork, game, local fish and shellfish, the freshest in seasonal produce, a carefully chosen list of wines from around the world and a full service bar await you.
Fine dining upstairs, lively pub downstairs. Great food and an excellent wine list. Open in the off-season - call or make reservations on their website .
42 locals recommend
The Brooklin Inn
22 Reach RdFine dining upstairs, lively pub downstairs. Great food and an excellent wine list. Open in the off-season - call or make reservations on their website .
Waterfront restaurant serving seafood, pasta, soups & salads, and sandwiches made of fresh ingredients, locally sourced seafood, and homemade pasta and sauces.
18 locals recommend
Fin and Fern
25 Seabreeze AvenueWaterfront restaurant serving seafood, pasta, soups & salads, and sandwiches made of fresh ingredients, locally sourced seafood, and homemade pasta and sauces.
Get ready to relax over amazing craft beers. Food by Gott Lunch and occasionally live music.
24 locals recommend
Strong Brewing
7 Rope Ferry RdGet ready to relax over amazing craft beers. Food by Gott Lunch and occasionally live music.
Casual, family-friendly restaurant. The bar has television screens for sports viewing.
66 locals recommend
Marlintini's Grill
83 Mines RdCasual, family-friendly restaurant. The bar has television screens for sports viewing.
Two-starred Michelin Chef of Acadia Restaurant in Chicago, Ryan McCaskey, has opened his casual outpost in Stonington, Maine. The seasonal restaurant’s commitment to area farms is featured on the menu, as well as hand crafted cocktails, local beers, and boutique wines.
11 locals recommend
Acadia House
27 Main StTwo-starred Michelin Chef of Acadia Restaurant in Chicago, Ryan McCaskey, has opened his casual outpost in Stonington, Maine. The seasonal restaurant’s commitment to area farms is featured on the menu, as well as hand crafted cocktails, local beers, and boutique wines.
Craft beers and an excellent menu make this a top choice for casual dining.
34 locals recommend
DeepWater Brewing Company
33 Tenney HillCraft beers and an excellent menu make this a top choice for casual dining.
Siam Sky
8 Mill StExcellent Thai food in the heart of Blue Hill, Maine!
Casual restaurant overlooking picturesque Stonington Harbor on Deer Isle that serves lobster every way you like it and a great variety of pub food. Bar with sports viewing, too. Open every day but Monday and Tuesday.
16 locals recommend
Stonecutters Kitchen
5 Atlantic AveCasual restaurant overlooking picturesque Stonington Harbor on Deer Isle that serves lobster every way you like it and a great variety of pub food. Bar with sports viewing, too. Open every day but Monday and Tuesday.
The Harbor House
27 Water StWonderful breakfast and lunch.
Excellent pub food and drink on Ellsworth's charming Main Street.
88 locals recommend
Finn's Irish Pub
156 Main StExcellent pub food and drink on Ellsworth's charming Main Street.
A favorite of local chefs. If you're looking for a fine dining experience to cap off a day at Acadia, this is the place.
28 locals recommend
Burning Tree Restaurant
69 Otter Creek DrA favorite of local chefs. If you're looking for a fine dining experience to cap off a day at Acadia, this is the place.
Havana
318 Main StGreat food and top-notch mojitos.
Refreshing cocktails on a hot day and traditional Downeast seafood in a cozy, multiroom Victorian-era boarding house make this place just about perfect.
38 locals recommend
Galyn's
17 Main StreetRefreshing cocktails on a hot day and traditional Downeast seafood in a cozy, multiroom Victorian-era boarding house make this place just about perfect.
Napoli-inspired wood-fired pizza made in a converted school bus. The owners grow their own tomatoes and basil for the sauce! Searsport is great for antiquing, so plan a day of vintage finds and great food.
Za'spresso "The Little Italy Bus"
307 East Main StreetNapoli-inspired wood-fired pizza made in a converted school bus. The owners grow their own tomatoes and basil for the sauce! Searsport is great for antiquing, so plan a day of vintage finds and great food.
The Brick Block
Signature cocktails year-round!
Sightseeing & Culture
Be sure to pick up a copy of the Weekly Packet to see what's going on when you're visiting. It even lists all the pancake breakfasts and church fairs that make the peninsula feel lost in another time. A list of hiking trails can be found here: http://baycommunityregister.com/trails/
Weekly Packet
13 Main StBe sure to pick up a copy of the Weekly Packet to see what's going on when you're visiting. It even lists all the pancake breakfasts and church fairs that make the peninsula feel lost in another time. A list of hiking trails can be found here: http://baycommunityregister.com/trails/
The Ellsworth American has an up-to-date page of events throughout Hancock County: https://www.downeastmaine.com/calendar/events/category/events/
The Ellsworth American
1 Printing House SqThe Ellsworth American has an up-to-date page of events throughout Hancock County: https://www.downeastmaine.com/calendar/events/category/events/
Cultural events, books (obvi), DVD rentals, and free wifi.
25 locals recommend
Blue Hill Public Library
5 Parker Point RdCultural events, books (obvi), DVD rentals, and free wifi.
Live classical music in the summer through mid-August. Beautiful setting and enchanting music by masters from around the world and students make for a winning combination.
26 locals recommend
Kneisel Hall Office
36 Main StLive classical music in the summer through mid-August. Beautiful setting and enchanting music by masters from around the world and students make for a winning combination.
Locally made jams and jellies in a quirky sculpture garden.
41 locals recommend
Nervous Nellie's Jams and Jellies
598 Sunshine RdLocally made jams and jellies in a quirky sculpture garden.
Renowned craft school in a beautiful island setting. Artist presentations one evening a week throughout the summer are free and open to the public. Call or check website for more info.
29 locals recommend
Haystack Mountain School of Crafts
89 Haystack School DrRenowned craft school in a beautiful island setting. Artist presentations one evening a week throughout the summer are free and open to the public. Call or check website for more info.
Opera House Arts offers live theatre, concerts, & movies in picturesque Stonington, Maine.
60 locals recommend
Opera House Arts
1 School StOpera House Arts offers live theatre, concerts, & movies in picturesque Stonington, Maine.
Shops, galleries, bars, restaurants, and coastal Maine charm - Bar Harbor has it all.
284 locals recommend
Bar Harbor
Shops, galleries, bars, restaurants, and coastal Maine charm - Bar Harbor has it all.
Fascinating small museum with a working model of the old granite works.
9 locals recommend
Deer Isle Granite Museum
51 Main StFascinating small museum with a working model of the old granite works.
The Criterion is a cinema, performing arts venue, and gathering place. Built in 1932, it is one of only two Art Deco theaters in the state of Maine.
32 locals recommend
1932 Criterion Theatre
35 Cottage StThe Criterion is a cinema, performing arts venue, and gathering place. Built in 1932, it is one of only two Art Deco theaters in the state of Maine.
Showing Hollywood, art, independent, and foreign language films and serving pizza and other items that you can enjoy as you watch. Just send a blank text or email message to times@reelpizza.net and you will get a message back listing the evening’s two film titles and their showtimes.
75 locals recommend
Reel Pizza Cinerama
33 Kennebec PlShowing Hollywood, art, independent, and foreign language films and serving pizza and other items that you can enjoy as you watch. Just send a blank text or email message to times@reelpizza.net and you will get a message back listing the evening’s two film titles and their showtimes.
Stonington
Authentic fishing village with shops, restaurants, and loads of charm.
Classic New England village with all the necessities as well as antiques, books, restaurants, and bars.
87 locals recommend
Blue Hill
Classic New England village with all the necessities as well as antiques, books, restaurants, and bars.
Deer Isle
Charming Maine village.
Beautiful village near the summer farm of E.B. White, author of "Charlotte's Web."
13 locals recommend
Brooklin
Beautiful village near the summer farm of E.B. White, author of "Charlotte's Web."
Castine, Maine, is the most legendary cruising destination on Penobscot Bay. The harbor has a wide and deep entrance under the landmark Dyce Head Lighthouse.
Castine Harbor
Castine, Maine, is the most legendary cruising destination on Penobscot Bay. The harbor has a wide and deep entrance under the landmark Dyce Head Lighthouse.
This was EB White’s local library when he summered in Brooklin. Check their website for a full calendar of events or stop by and breathe in history in its charming Brooklin location.
8 locals recommend
Friend Memorial Public Library
1 Reach RdThis was EB White’s local library when he summered in Brooklin. Check their website for a full calendar of events or stop by and breathe in history in its charming Brooklin location.
Cadillac Mountain
707 Cadillac Summit Rd360-degree views on a clear day.
Swimming
All the ocean and freshwater beaches nearby
Freshwater lake with public beach. At the bottom of Bayview, turn left onto Route 15 and take the first right after the scenic overlook (Cooper Farm Road). Turn right onto the paved road at the end and follow it to the parking lot.
13 locals recommend
Walker Pond
Freshwater lake with public beach. At the bottom of Bayview, turn left onto Route 15 and take the first right after the scenic overlook (Cooper Farm Road). Turn right onto the paved road at the end and follow it to the parking lot.
Sand Beach Road
Sand Beach RoadOcean beach surrounded by rocks.
Curtis Cove
Saltwater tidal cove for sunning and swimming.
Lily Pond Park
Quaco RoadPublic beach for freshwater swimming.
Causeway Beach
Sunset RdTidal cove beach that's a favorite of locals.
The protected cove offers smooth pebbly sand and gentle surf for a peaceful and serene beach setting. The ideal western exposure also offers a great place to watch a gorgeous sunset.
16 locals recommend
Wadsworth Cove Beach
The protected cove offers smooth pebbly sand and gentle surf for a peaceful and serene beach setting. The ideal western exposure also offers a great place to watch a gorgeous sunset.
Hiking, Kayaking, and the Great Outdoors
Local hiking trails, kayak rentals, tennis and golf, fishing excursions, and more
The Trust oversees a variety of locations around Maine. On the Blue Hill Peninsula they maintain Jed's Island in Blue Hill (great for kayaking), Lookout Rock (spectacular view of the Penobscot Bay and islands), as well as Big Babson Island (scenic island preserve that can be visited on its own or as part of a longer itinerary that includes stops at other nearby conserved lands) and Hog Island, once owned by E.B. White, author of "Charlotte's Web," in Brooklin.
6 locals recommend
Maine Coast Heritage Trust
1034 Main StThe Trust oversees a variety of locations around Maine. On the Blue Hill Peninsula they maintain Jed's Island in Blue Hill (great for kayaking), Lookout Rock (spectacular view of the Penobscot Bay and islands), as well as Big Babson Island (scenic island preserve that can be visited on its own or as part of a longer itinerary that includes stops at other nearby conserved lands) and Hog Island, once owned by E.B. White, author of "Charlotte's Web," in Brooklin.
The Trust maintains a multitude of hiking trails all over the peninsula. See their website for the many choices.
36 locals recommend
Blue Hill Heritage Trust
157 Hinckley Ridge RdThe Trust maintains a multitude of hiking trails all over the peninsula. See their website for the many choices.
Island Heritage Trust
420 Sunset RdThe IHT offers a variety of hiking trails on Deer Isle.
Lookout Rock
s RoadBeautiful hike with a spectacular view.
If you only take one hike during your visit, this is the one you shouldn't miss. Magical.
16 locals recommend
Harriman Point Preserve
Unnamed RoadIf you only take one hike during your visit, this is the one you shouldn't miss. Magical.
Blue Hill Mountain Trail
Blue Hill Mountain TrailHiking trail with great views.
Barred Island Preserve
Goose Cove RoadNature preserve on Deer Isle.
Peters Brook and its associated branches drain the uplands east of the Blue Hill village into Peter’s Cove, which is part of Blue Hill Bay. The Peters Brook Trailhead is located on the opposite side of the street and across the stream from the AB Herrick Memorial Landing and the Penny’s Preserve trail head is apx 1/4 mile down the East Blue Hill Rd (heading away from the village). The entire trail system has apx 5 miles of hiking trails that take you along and out to various points along Peters Brook, including a beautiful waterfall and through historic granite quarries.
6 locals recommend
Peters Brook walking trail
170 ME-176Peters Brook and its associated branches drain the uplands east of the Blue Hill village into Peter’s Cove, which is part of Blue Hill Bay. The Peters Brook Trailhead is located on the opposite side of the street and across the stream from the AB Herrick Memorial Landing and the Penny’s Preserve trail head is apx 1/4 mile down the East Blue Hill Rd (heading away from the village). The entire trail system has apx 5 miles of hiking trails that take you along and out to various points along Peters Brook, including a beautiful waterfall and through historic granite quarries.
Take the Isle-Au-Haut mail boat from here to a small island for hiking and sightseeing.
20 locals recommend
Isle au Haut Boat Services
37 Seabreeze AveTake the Isle-Au-Haut mail boat from here to a small island for hiking and sightseeing.
Rent kayaks and canoes here. Reservations only by phone or email for the time being, so click through to their site for more info.
40 locals recommend
The Activity Shop
139 Mines RdRent kayaks and canoes here. Reservations only by phone or email for the time being, so click through to their site for more info.
Book one of their popular bioluminescence night paddle trips for a magical and memorable experience.
23 locals recommend
Castine Kayak Adventures
17 Sea StBook one of their popular bioluminescence night paddle trips for a magical and memorable experience.
Family-owned kayak guides - excursions, lessons, private and group tours, half and full day tours, sunset tours, and a camping tour where you spend the night on an island.
Osprey's Echo Sea Kayaking
35 Big Pond RoadFamily-owned kayak guides - excursions, lessons, private and group tours, half and full day tours, sunset tours, and a camping tour where you spend the night on an island.
Sea Kayak Stonington will outfit responsible paddlers who have the skills and knowledge to safely negotiate whatever might come their way out there. If you're not sure of your abilities, a guided trip or lesson with them is your best option.
Sea Kayak Stonington
9 Thurlows Hill RoadSea Kayak Stonington will outfit responsible paddlers who have the skills and knowledge to safely negotiate whatever might come their way out there. If you're not sure of your abilities, a guided trip or lesson with them is your best option.
Take a two hour sailing excursion aboard the beautiful Guildive. Leaves from Dennett’s Wharf Restaurant daily at 10, 12:30, 3:30 ($45) and sunset 6pm ($50).
10 locals recommend
Castine Cruises
5 Sea StTake a two hour sailing excursion aboard the beautiful Guildive. Leaves from Dennett’s Wharf Restaurant daily at 10, 12:30, 3:30 ($45) and sunset 6pm ($50).
A golf and tennis club on Deer Isle where visitors are welcome to join with members. 9-hole course and three Har-Tru tennis courts.
11 locals recommend
Island Country Club
442 Sunset Rd A golf and tennis club on Deer Isle where visitors are welcome to join with members. 9-hole course and three Har-Tru tennis courts.
A single indoor tennis court on the Blue Hill Peninsula dedicated to providing a pleasant year-round court for members, guests and visitors.
4015 Tennis
462 Mines RdA single indoor tennis court on the Blue Hill Peninsula dedicated to providing a pleasant year-round court for members, guests and visitors.
The Castine Golf Club welcomes non-members and takes reservations for tennis and golf.
10 locals recommend
Castine Golf Club
200 Battle AveThe Castine Golf Club welcomes non-members and takes reservations for tennis and golf.
Kollegewidgwok Yacht Club
44 Kyc LnSailing classes for all ages and levels.
Brand new state of the art YMCA offers day passes at $10 for adults and $8 for seniors.
6 locals recommend
Downeast YMCA Fitness Center
32 Mines RdBrand new state of the art YMCA offers day passes at $10 for adults and $8 for seniors.
Wooden Boat School
41 WoodenBoat LnSailing classes as well as boat-building classes.
Stonington Paddle
37 Seabreeze AveKayak trips, camping excursions, and adventure hospitality services.
Maine Fishing Charters, a sub-department of Cassida’s, is the perfect fit for families looking to cruise down the Penobscot Bay, do some sightseeing, and catch a few fish.
Cassida's Taxidermy & Guide Service
271 Northport AveMaine Fishing Charters, a sub-department of Cassida’s, is the perfect fit for families looking to cruise down the Penobscot Bay, do some sightseeing, and catch a few fish.
Fully outfitted day trips fishing Smallmouth Bass on the Penobscot River with an experienced Maine guide.
Penobscot Guide Service John Gonya, Master Maine Guide On The "Penobscot River"
34 Brimmer StFully outfitted day trips fishing Smallmouth Bass on the Penobscot River with an experienced Maine guide.