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WAY DOWNEAST
CUTLER, WHITING, TRESCOTT, LUBEC, CAMPOBELLO, PEMBROKE, CALAIS, ST. CROIX ISLAND, PERRY, SIPAYIK, AND EASTPORT.
Immerse yourself in the easternmost edge of DownEast Acadia, in the heart of the Passamaquoddy homeland, known as“ Dawnland”. From the Cutler Coast, east to 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.
Artsy Eastport
Nature’ s Grace by James Boyd Maine Sculpture Trail
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. Celebrating 125 years, Raye’ s Mustard has produced small-batch gourmet mustards right in Eastport since 1900. 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.
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Mullholland Point Light, Campobello Island from 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.
Events Way DownEast Rhubarb Festival Perry, June DownEast Pride, Eastport & Lubec, June Campobello Fog Fest July 30th- August 3rd International Homecoming Calais ME & St. Stephen NB, August Eastport Salmon & Seafood Festival, Eastport, Labor Day Weekend 20th Eastport Pirate Festival, Eastport, weekend after Labor Day see all events on page 25
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. Savor hand-crafted, chocolates at Monica’ s Chocolates in Lubec.
Visitor Resources
Eastport Area Chamber of Commerce: VisitEastport. com Visit Lubec: VisitLubecMaine. com Maine State Visitor Center 39 Union St., Calais St. Croix Valley Chamber of Commerce: VisitStCroixValley. com
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