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Way DownEast
CUTLER , LUBEC , EASTPORT , CAMPOBELLO , WHITING , PEMBROKE , CALAIS , AND ST . CROIX ISLAND
Immerse yourself in the easternmost parts of DownEast Acadia . From the Cutler Coast east to the Lubec and Bay of Fundy and northward to Calais , the region wraps around the natural wonders of Cobscook Bay . Punctuated by the vibrant arts and culture scene in Eastport .
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Events in Way DownEast Eastport & Lubec Art Walk Weekends , June and August Campobello Fogfest , Campobello Island , July International Homecoming Calais , August Eastport Pirate Festival Eastport , Weekend after Labor Day Eastport Salmon and Seafood Festival Eastport , September
Tides Institute & Museum of Art Clamming in Cobscook Bay @ TidetoPine
Artsy Eastport
Art lovers will find one of America ’ s best art museums in Eastport ; the Tides Institute & Museum of Art ’ s collections focus on traditional and contemporary art of the northeast coast . Equally important , the Eastport Arts Center nurtures and promotes theater , art , music , film , and events .
A stroll along Water Street will take you back in time with fun shops , galleries , restaurants , and cafes housed in red brick buildings dating to the late 1800s . Since 1900 Raye ’ s Mustard has produced small-batch gourmet mustards right in Eastport . Their Pantry Store offers a wide selection of Maine Made foods .
Head to the harbor to hop a scenic cruise to spot whales , lighthouses , and the Western Hemisphere ’ s biggest tidal whirlpool , the Old Sow . For a more hands-on experience , charter a fishing adventure for both small and large species .
Laid Back Lubec
Lubec may be famous for its iconic red and white striped West Quoddy Head Lighthouse but its compact downtown is worth a visit . Perfect for walking with galleries , vintage and antique shops , and dining .
Enjoy a pint at Lubec Brewing Co . while you take in a live set from local musicians . Set on stilts over the water McCurdy Smokehouse Museum is dedicated to the history of the smoked-herring trade . If the tide is out , search for sea glass on the adjacent beach .
You ’ ll want to take the time to visit Mowry Beach , a short walk from downtown , or enjoy a bog walk as you hike the trails of West Quoddy Head State Park . The area is popular with cyclists and Cohills Inn offers a wide variety of local and regional biking tours . Bring your Passport and cross the bridge to ride Campobello Island ’ s trails and roadways .
Food and Drink Enjoy all the lobster and seafood at the region ’ s restaurants . Sip a brew with a water view at Eastport ‘ s Horn Run Brewing Co . or raise your mug to Maine musicians at Lubec Brewing Co . Visit the farm store or enjoy a farm stay at Tide Mill Farm in Edmunds . Satisfy a craving with hand-crafted , chocolates at Monica ’ s in Lubec .
Visitor Resources
Visit Lubec VisitLubecMaine . com Eastport Area Chamber of Commerce VisitEastport . com Maine State Visitor Center 39 Union St ., Calais St . Croix Valley Chamber of Commerce VisitStCroixValley . com
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