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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. n Blue Hill Peninsula n n n n TOP THINGS TO DO n 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. n 5 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. 2 | DownEastAcadia.com FEATURED EVENTS n  Bastille Day, Castine, July n  Fisherman’s Day, Stonington, July n  Fright at the Fort at Fort Knox, Prospect, October