Wonderfully clean and quiet state park, with honor system parking. There is a sandy and pebbled…read more beach on one side facing Englisman Bay and Simpson pond on the other. Flat walking trails and picnic areas. It was not at all crowded when we visited just after Labor Day 2026. A lovely way to spend a few hours or the entire day alone or with friends and family.

Nice sandy beach ! Nice view ! Nice picnic area across the street with out houses . Not a huge…read morebeach .

So charming! Lots of art galleries, small shops and a lovely stroll along the waterfront makes…read moreEastport a welcome cruise stop for me. This is my second time here in two years, and I have to say the growth has been moderate, not explosive and I like it. The mustard shop is here, the candy shop is here, there aren't any really tacky souvenir stores but there are some really nice artists to be found at different places. I've promised myself that next time I'm in Eastport, I'm going to walk into the resident part of town, and see the architecture, the houses and the streets and get a solid feel for the vibe here. Walking around the growing "tourist" area- it's nice. People here are friendly and it's a really welcome itinerary stop for me. I hope to be back soon - I want a lobster roll from the fireman food truck on the dock!

Such a sweet small town! Beautiful day to walk around and see the local shops and sights!read more

Beautiful and serene historic site where you can . We enjoyed our twilight visit and spent some…read moretime looking at the earthen embankments, the informational signs and plaques, and the peaceful views. We were nearly ready to leave when a woman pulled up in her car - it turned out she lives about 20 minutes away and she volunteers to take the flag down every night. We were honored to speak with her and my friend assisted her with folding the flag. What a lovely sacrifice she is making with her daily flag routine to keep a respectful remembrance of what took place at this site many years ago.

While searching for Maine history we found this battle ground site…read more No metal detectors. Parking and a picnic table. Hard to find, it is behind the Fort O'Brien public school. Very peaceful site. There were once four guns there and a barracks. We were attacked by the British here.

If you want to experience one of the greatest hidden treasures of the east coast, contact Little…read moreRiver Lighthouse for an incredible and unsurpassed experience. You can stay in the keeper's house at a privately run decommissioned lighthouse that still operates. It is on an island that is a short 8-10 minute boat ride from the Cutler Town boat ramp. Terry, the keeper in residence, is a wealth of knowledge in the lighthouse and community. Why? Because he operated the lighthouse for the Coast Guard over 40 years ago and returned to assist with it after it was decommissioned. How cool is that? Priceless. A small private island, with a huge character, it is amazing to me how this place has been overlooked for so long. If you like lighthouses, and let's be honest who doesn't?, this is one that HAS to be on your true bucket list! Don't look for frills and fancies, this is a Lighthouse. You pack your own cooking and drinking water and bring food for your stay, but you can grill, use the full kitchen (yes there is electricity) and can shower. Most important though, you can climb the light and view it from the outside deck (recently repainted). It is amazing! There are trails and wildlife on the island. It is nature with privacy, beauty, and a lighthouse that is incredible!

If you've come this far, you should keep an eye out for the Lubec Channel Light. This…read moresparkplug-styled lighthouse was established in 1890. It provides navigational aid to the shallow waters between Lubec Maine and Campobello Island Canada. It is in the United States by some 500 feet and is currently owned privately. The light is visible from Lubec Road and also South Water Street. It is not accessible by land, on either side of the border. Three stars because you can't get there from here and even if you could, it's private property. In the 1880s a channel was dredged through the shallows to facilitate seagoing commerce from the port communities of Lubec, Eastport and Calais. An 1883 report recommended installation of a light on the channel to aid navigation, funding was authorized in 1888, and the light went into operation in 1890. It was automated in 1939. The lantern stands 53 feet (16 m) above Mean High Water. It is a simple white tower on a black base. [Review 14865 overall, 367 of 2021, number 49 in Maine.]

Located inside Acadia National Park. It has a parking lot across the street for you to park and…read morewalk over. I liked that there are steps at various levels, so you can get a range of different views of the rocks and water. Plus it's a great place to get your steps in (if thats important to ya). I really enjoyed this spot on our way out leaving the park. Beautiful scenery to enjoy nature. One could spend a few minutes here or a couple of hours here taking it all in. It was not high or low tide, so I did not get to here the "thunder" but still really cool to look at. According to the internet: "Thunder Hole is a popular inlet known for the loud thunder like boom and spray created when the waves crash into a narrow sea cave. The sound and spray are most dramatic 1 to 2 hours before high tide, but it also interesting at low tide for a closer look at the cliffs." While it was cloudy and chilly on my visit, I still had a great time with my group. Enjoy!

This may have been our favorite place to visit in Bar Harbor. Loved exploring the rocks, the sounds…read moreof the waves, and the scenic view. Hike wasn't bad, was able to park along the road and walk along the way on a paved pathway. On a beautiful sunny summer day, the sound of the waves and smell of the salty ocean was perfect.

This was incredible!! It's a book store but also has a bunch of art installations and interactive…read moreexhibits. My kids LOVED it! So much to do and learn. They said it was their highlight from our trip to Maine!

This place was AWESOME. It's a small store but they have utilized every single inch with a great…read morecurated arrangement of books, art supplies, and toys/puzzles/games. There are areas that are sorted by global region and then by prehistoric periods. They have interactive exhibits for kids (or adults) throughout all 3 floors of the store. 7-year-old would have been wild for this store and even as an adult saw so many cool books that I wanted. I managed to escape with only having purchased 2 books and a journal. The salesperson was very friendly and available if help was needed. Great selection of books, would much rather support an independent bookstore like this than a big box store or online retailer. Great value for being able to look through such a cool collection of books related to all things nature and science!