Discover the Do wnEast Acadia
Region of Maine
To Aroostook County
Danforth
To Millinocket
Grand Lake Stream
To New Brunswick , CA
Calais
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Grand Lakes |
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To Portland |
To Bangor and Augusta
Blue Hill Peninsula
Ellsworth Area
Ellsworth
Amherst
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Schoodic to Jonesport
Cherryfield
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Machias Bay
Machias
Jonesport
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Way DownEast
Cutler
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Eastport
Lubec
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Blue Hill Bar Harbor
Schoodic
Deer Isle
Bar Harbor , Acadia National Park , and Mount Desert Island
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DownEast Acadia encompasses a staggering 5,600 square miles of land overflowing with forests , lakes , rivers , mountains , coastline , and beautiful historic cities and towns . The region stretches from Fort Knox and the Penobscot Narrows Bridge to the wooded splendor of the Grand Lakes to the red and white stripes of the West Quoddy Head Lighthouse .
For even the most seasoned of travelers there ’ s a lot of ground to cover . So using some natural boundaries , a few well-traveled routes , and some other notable landmarks we created a well-considered collection of subregions , each with it ’ s own distinct personality .
The Blue Hill Peninsula is home to historic Castine , industrious Stonington , and the eclectic Blue Hill . Outdoorsmen and anglers love to spend time in Grand Lakes , while adjacent Ellsworth Area is the region ’ s crossroads for commerce . Check off a bucket-list item in the Bar Harbor , Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island subregion .
Schoodic to Jonesport boasts some of the most spectacular and unspoiled coastline and the Machias Bay subregion is a delight for anyone who loves hiking , paddling and history . Finally , rise to the country ’ s first rays of sun on West Quoddy Head or Cadillac Mountain .