Great Ways to Spend Time On , Over , or Near the Water
Explore under rocks and make friends with a crab in a tidal pool . Spot speedy puffins in flight or watch lobstermen pull traps aboard a scenic nature cruise . Hop a ferry for a remote island adventure . Pull on oversized fisherman ’ s gear and run the Codfish Relay at Milbridge Days . There are countless ways to experience our connection to the sea .
Everyone loves swimming ! Our favorite spots to get wet include the sandy beaches at Roque Bluffs , Crescent Beach , and Lamoine State Park . Hit pocket beaches like Wadsworth Cove in Castine and Naskeag Point in Brooklin . In Acadia National Park swim in Echo Lake or dip a toe into the ocean at Sand Beach . Head inland to try Donnell Pond or Ellsworth ’ s Branch Lake .
Brace yourself for a spectacular boom from the depths of Thunder Hole or travel to the Bay of Fundy to experience dramatic tides in Eastport . Hop a boat to ride the Old Sow and marvel at its 25-foot tidal shift . Climb to the top of a glacial erratic — a massive boulder left behind by receding glaciers .
FAMILY ADVENTURES
A Few Great Ways to Spend Your Days DownEast
Snack on a pint of wild Maine blueberries you raked yourself during harvest time in August . Ride the Downeast Scenic Railroad or step back in time during Shakespeare in the Park at Fort Knox . Grab a scoop of “ the best ice cream ever ” in town before heading to your campsite to share stories around the fire beneath a spectacular night sky .
Ride along the carriage trails of Campobello or Acadia National Park . Bring your own bikes or rent some for a day when you arrive . Take a family-friendly hike along the trails at Quoddy Head State Park or the Shore Path in Bar Harbor .
Plan Your Visit Today !
Schoodic Arts Festival
Enjoy our sandy beaches Tide pooling along the coast .
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