Stonington Harbor
DownEast Acadia
Across 100 miles as the crow flies from Bucksport to
Calais, an unbelievable 2,330 miles of coastline awaits.
With 5,600 square miles from end to end, DownEast
Acadia offers visitors lots of room for exploration.
The Blue Hill Peninsula is home to historic Castine,
industrious Stonington, and the eclectic Blue Hill.
Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park are at the heart
of Mount Desert Island. Anglers will love downtime
in The Grand Lakes. Ellsworth is a crossroads for
commerce, while each morning the sun rises first
over Eastport, Bay of Fundy and Campobello.
From the heights of Penobscot Narrows Bridge to the
depths of Old Sow—the largest tidal whirlpool in the
Western Hemisphere—you’ll find that every city, town,
or village in DownEast Acadia is worthy of a visit.
Blue Hill Peninsula
Grand Lakes
Ellsworth
The small-town character of the Blue Hill Peninsula’s
sheltered working harbors, lighthouses, and islands
make it one of the world’s premier locations to enjoy
time on-the-water. The area is punctuated by secluded
nature preserves, classic Maine villages dating to
our nation’s infancy, and world-class performance
venues and galleries. Unwind at the end of a full day
with trap-to-table lobster and a local brew. Finally,
settle into sleep at a historic inn to the sound of the
ocean breezes.
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TOP THINGS TO DO
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n Take in the breathtaking 360° view from the top
of Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory.
n Stroll through quiet Brooklin and discover
why it has long attracted authors, artists, and
boat builders.
n Enjoy an exhibit of works by internationally
distinguished makers at Haystack Mountain
School of Crafts on Deer Isle.
n Step back through time and across cultures at the
Castine Historical Society and Wilson Museum.
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Schoodic to
Jonesport
Machias Bay
Eastport, Bay of Fundy
& Campobello
Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park,
& Mount Desert Island
Plan Your Visit Today!
For more information on the region visit
DownEastAcadia.com or see page 26 for
a list of local Visitor Information Centers.
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FEATURED EVENTS
n Bastille Day, Castine, July
n Fisherman’s Day, Stonington, July
n Fright at the Fort at Fort Knox, Prospect, October