Ellsworth
Get Outdoors , Inland Northeast of Ellsworth , Eastbrook encompasses popular ponds , including Molasses Pond , Abrams Pond , Webb Pond , and Scammon Pond , part of the Lyle Frost Wildlife Management Area . Each is ideal for year-round outdoor recreation .
Nearby , Franklin is tucked in along Route 182 . Historically the town had a solid reputation for quality granite . Today it is part of the Blackwoods Scenic Byway and a gateway to some of the regions best hiking and paddling spots .
Outdoor Dining @ heartofellsworth
View from Tunk Mountain
Food and Drink Enjoy a brew at Airline Brewing Company in Ellsworth or Amherst , with a side of darts or corn hole .
Sample fruit wines and honey meads at Shalom Orchard Organic Farm and Winery . They even offer the chance to enjoy a Farm Stay .
Dedham , Lucerne , and East Orland offer some of the only true mountain biking trails in the entire region at Dedham Trails and Great Pond Mountain .
North as you approach The Airline , Amherst , Aurora , Osborn , Otis , and Waltham sit nestled amongst lakes and hills perfect for paddling , fishing , hiking , and ATV-ing .
As you drive east along The Airline look north to view Silsby Plain and the Whale ’ s Back — geological features that were created by the movement of ancient glaciers .
Crossroads of the Region
Set along the Union River , the area ’ s original industries included lumber and boat building , seen in the elaborate carving adorning the Ellsworth Town Hall .
Today , Ellsworth ’ s Main Street is filled with retail shops , restaurants , history , museums , cultural attractions , galleries , and more . Ellsworth contains many national brand stores , plus our favorite Maine-grown outlets : L . L . Bean , Renys , and Marden ’ s .
Black Mansion , part of the Woodlawn Museum , Gardens & Park , is lovingly preserved in historical detail with rare period furniture . Shop the gift shop , enjoy afternoon tea , and view their historic carriages and sleighs . Stroll through Woodlawn ’ s 180 acres , including gardens , tournament-sized croquet court , a picnic lawn , and walking and running trails .
Winter Wonderland
With miles of trails , visitors can enjoy Nordic skiing , snowshoeing , and snowmobiling in the Amherst Community Forest and Branch Lake Public Forest .
With more lake and ponds than we can count , ice fishing is very popular here . Check out Maine . gov / ifw for a beginner ’ s guide to ice fishing
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