Ellsworth
Otter Point, Acadia National Park
Set at the crossroads of the region, Ellsworth offers
visitors historic downtown streets lined with eateries
serving up dining options from sushi and jerk to
more homey DownEast fare. Enjoy a flight of local
brews with a side of live music or a night out at the
theatre. Explore shops and galleries in town or the
trails at Stanwood Wildlife Sanctuary. Take in the
stunning views of Frenchman Bay from Lamoine
State Park or Hancock Point. Spend a day paddling,
fishing, or hiking in Branch Lake Public Forest.
TOP THINGS TO DO
n Explore historic railroads from Ellsworth—ride the
Downeast Scenic Railroad, or head east with your
mountain bike on the Down East Sunrise Trail.
n ead out for adventure on the 4,500 acres of bike,
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hike, and horseback trails at Wildlands, just 10
miles west of Downtown Ellsworth.
n ead out on an ATV or snowmobile along Maine’s
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Interconnected Trail System toward Amherst/Rt. 9.
n njoy a round of croquet, then tour the historic
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house and gardens, or hike the trails, of Woodlawn
Museum, Gardens and Park in Ellsworth.
FEATURED EVENTS
n Ellsworth Waterfront Concert Series, July & August
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utdoor Movies at Knowlton Park Amphitheater,
Family-friendly, Ellsworth, July & August
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utumn Gold, Ellsworth, September
Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park,
& Mount Desert Island
MDI, as it is called, covers just 108 square miles,
and offers hiking, biking, boating, and outdoor
recreation of all types. Bar Harbor, Southwest
Harbor, and Northeast Harbor all bustle with shops,
restaurants, galleries, and lodging. On the “quiet
side” of the island, Bass Harbor is a quintessential
fishing village. Acadia—America’s first national park
east of the Mississippi—boasts 46,000 acres with
more than 120 miles of hiking trails, an extensive
network of carriage roads for biking, the 27-mile
Park Loop Road, and majestic Cadillac Mountain.
TOP THINGS TO DO
n earn about Maine’s Indigenous people with
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a visit to the Abbe Museum.
n ake in the beauty of the Asticou Azalea Garden
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and Thuya Garden in Northeast Harbor.
n irders will marvel at the variety of species and
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birding experiences in Acadia National Park.
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earn to be a Lumberjack, get your thrills at the
adventure park, or devour lobster in Trenton.
FEATURED EVENTS
n Indian Market, Abbe Museum, Bar Harbor, May
n Acadia Birding Festival, MDI, June
n Acadia Night Sky Festival, MDI, September
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