After My Own Art One…read moreof two co-ops (the other located on Main St in Northeast Harbor) that sells only wares made by local Maine artisans. The Good: *This location has stuff made by 60+ artisans, according to the lady at the register. *Speaking of the lady at the register, she was helpful, efficient, and friendly. *Great place to pick up unique gifts for loved ones or to take home something really cool for yourself. We found a nice painting of a lighthouse that we're bringing home. :) *Speaking of stuff, their selection is voluminous with tons of stuff from clothing and paintings to postcards, jewelry, and much, much more. *Prices are actually fairly reasonable considering the quality of the products--and especially the tourist factor of the area. *Wifi thru Xfinity Mobile, which is a life line in this area The Meh: *Store is a little tight in spaces, especially if you're an ogre like myself The Ugly: *Zero cell signal in the area Conclusion: Fantastic place to grab locally made goods at a reasonable price.

Found the store to have a wonderful array of products from clothing, hats, sweatshirts to Maine…read morespecialties, books and giftware. Inventory is of good quality, and well priced. Staff was available for help but not hovering. The shopping experience was very nice. A repeat for sure.

We were so lucky to get a reservation just a few weeks before our visit to the quiet side of Bar…read moreHarbor and the evening did not disappoint! First, you need to secure a water taxi since Cranberry Island can only be accessed via boat. I suggest you make friends because the taxi is one price for up to 6 passengers. Once we arrived (short 10 minute trip) I fell in love with the vibe of the restaurant and the island. We started with delicious oysters and perfectly made cocktails. I opted for the appetizer shrimp scampi with a side of seasoned fries, which were even better dipped in the garlic butter! My husband had the scallops and while I don't typically like the texture of scallops, his were buttery and delicious. I'm so glad we were able to visit this iconic place during our trip to Maine! We will definitely be back next time we return to hike Acadia.

Haven't been here in a few years and decided to take the boat over last Sunday afternoon. The ride…read morewas terrific with pleasing temperatures and calm seas and beautiful views of Bear and Sutton Islands. The overall view of MDI is breathtaking when the clouds and sun are "just right". Arrived about a half hour or so before Islesford's scheduled 3 p.m. opening and enjoyed walking around a few places on the island as well as our always enjoyable stop at Islesford Pottery, as well as the adjacent art gallery. We sat at the bar. The cool breeze through the windows, coming off the water, was magnificent. The mussels were delicious (we ordered fries to go with these) and the beet salad as well as the spicy tuna salad were terrific. The Margo-rita was reportedly awesome and I tried the Dark 'n Stormy which was quite tasty. The service was fantastic. Could not have been better. Despite being on an island, accessible only by boat or air, if staffing shortages are an issue, no such issues were noted. The entire dining experience was pleasant, enjoyable, and the service was terrific!

This is a small museum dedicated to a local artist who made wood carvings of various birds. It also…read morehouses visiting exhibitions. The birds are an excellent way to get one in the mood for some hiking, but not a replacement for the actual hiking. Weather depending, it may be worth a stop. Admission is paid, and the place is only a couple of rooms. It's nice to get some local flavor in, but I would prioritize spending time outside.

What a beautiful gem! We were visiting the area on vacation, I love birds, so we stopped in. Lovely…read moremuseum with Wendell Gilley's carved birds, in addition to other artists' works--carvings and paintings. The staff was informative and helpful, they have classes that looked like fun! Really enjoyed our time there