Region
Downeast & Acadia
Granite headlands, Acadia National Park, lobster boats heading out before sunrise. The classic Maine postcard — and the start of the country's first sunrise on Cadillac Mountain in winter.
Guides
Guides about Downeast & Acadia
Destinations
Downeast & Acadia destinations
Downeast & Acadia
Bar Harbor
Gateway to Acadia National Park - Cadillac Mountain, puffin cruises, and a harbor town that fills with cruise ships from May to October.
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Northeast Harbor
Quiet Mount Desert Island village of summer cottages, Asticou Azalea Garden, and ferries to the Cranberry Isles.
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Southwest Harbor
Acadia's quieter side - working lobster harbor, boat rides to the Cranberry Isles, and access to Seawall and Echo Lake.
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Stonington
Maine's largest lobster port at the end of Deer Isle - granite quarries, galleries, and windswept harbor views at sunset.
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Blue Hill
Literary Blue Hill Peninsula - Kneisel Hall chamber music, the Parker Point loop drive, and Good Life Center at Forest Farm.
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Bucksport
The Penobscot Narrows Observatory tower, the Fort Knox granite fortress, and the gateway drive to Acadia from the north.
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Castine
Federal-era homes on a peninsula that's flown four flags - Maine Maritime Academy, waterfront walks, and walkable history.
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Deer Isle
Craftsmen's island linked by a 1939 suspension bridge - the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts draws artists worldwide.
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Eastport
The easternmost city in the US - salmon aquaculture, the 25-foot Fundy tides, and a 4th of July celebrated like nowhere else.
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Ellsworth
Gateway to Acadia - Main Street's shopping strip, the Colonel Black Mansion, and the scenic Union River dam walk.
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Lubec
The easternmost point in the US - West Quoddy Head Light, Campobello Island across the bridge, and whales below the cliffs.
Hotels
Where to stay in Downeast & Acadia
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Bass Harbor
Lighthouse Cabins Maine
Pet-friendly cabins 30 minutes from Acadia National Park with free breakfast, kitchenettes, and a knowledgeable owner who knows Mount Desert Island inside out.
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Tremont
Secluded Cabin With Ocean Access
Private two-bedroom cabin near Bar Harbor with ocean access, full kitchen, and balcony. Perfect for families or couples seeking coastal Maine solitude.
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Mount Desert Island
Cozy Apartment with Deck in Northeast Harbor
Private 1-bedroom apartment in Northeast Harbor, 5 miles from Acadia National Park. Full kitchen, fireplace, free WiFi & parking. Perfect for Acadia visitors.
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Sullivan
Flanders Pond Cabin Complex
Spacious two-bedroom cabin on **Sullivan**, Maine's Flanders Pond. Perfect for group getaways with full kitchen, fireplace, and beach access.
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Bar Harbor
Saltair Inn Waterfront B&B
Beachfront B&B on Frenchmen Bay with exceptional breakfast, private beach access, and walkable downtown location. 46 reviews, 9.8/10.
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Bar Harbor
Bayview Hotel
Waterfront 4-star hotel in Bar Harbor with sea views, included breakfast, shuttle service, and pool. Steps from Acadia National Park and downtown.
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Robbinston
Bear Mountain Lodge
Secluded 560-acre lodge on Goulding Lake with private beach, hot tub, and full kitchen. Perfect for families and couples seeking woodland escape in Downeast Maine.
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Ellsworth
House Close to Acadia National Park
Spacious 3-bedroom townhouse near Acadia. Full kitchen, fireplace, parking. Perfect for groups. 9.8/10 rated. Book your Acadia adventure in Ellsworth.
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Penobscot
Pet-Friendly Maine Cottage by Northern Bay
Spacious waterfront cottage in Penobscot with full kitchen, fireplace & water views. Pet-friendly, 2 min walk to shore. Perfect for couples & families.
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Ellsworth
Ellsworth Home
Spacious 2-bedroom Ellsworth vacation home with fire pit, 18 miles to Acadia National Park. Perfect for families seeking a secluded retreat near Bar Harbor.
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Tremont
Luxury Cabin in Tremont
Private 2-bed, 2-bath villa near Acadia with hot tub, outdoor fireplace & EV charging. Perfect for families & groups exploring Mount Desert Island.
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Lubec
Newly Renovated Maine Retreat
Two-bedroom oceanfront apartment in Lubec with full kitchen, sea views, and walkable access to restaurants and Campobello. Exceptional 9.8/10 rating.
Restaurants
Where to eat in Downeast & Acadia
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Restaurant
Ellsworth
Brick House Soups
Homemade soups and creative melts in a cozy Ellsworth spot. The lobster bisque is legendary.
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Mexican restaurant
Ellsworth
Salsa Shack Maine
Fish tacos and hefty burritos at Ellsworth's beloved Mexican food truck on Main Street.
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Pizza restaurant
Ellsworth
Zeppa's Pizza
NY-style pizza with perfect crust, fresh toppings, and a cozy board-game-filled room in Ellsworth.
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Bowling alley
Ellsworth
Ellsworth’s Candlepin Bowling Alley
Candlepin bowling in a vintage alley with glow nights, game rooms, and a full bar.
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Restaurant
Bar Harbor
Limon Grille
Turkish and Mediterranean spot in Bar Harbor with tender chicken wings, bright salads, and killer red lentil soup.
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Cafe
Bar Harbor
Sassafrass Cafe
Bar Harbor cafe with sourdough waffles, custom elopement dinners, and coffee worth the trip.
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Restaurant
Bar Harbor
The Gallery
Small-town Bar Harbor spot with rotating specials, killer lobster roll, and cocktails from owner Troy.
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Seafood restaurant
Bar Harbor
The Travelin Lobster, LLC
Fisherman-owned lobster shack in Bar Harbor with fat rolls, fire pits, and cold beer.
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Pizza Restaurant
Bar Harbor
Sweet Pea's Farm Kitchen
Wood-fired pizzas and farm-to-table mains on a working farm outside Bar Harbor.
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American restaurant
Bar Harbor
Island Take Out
Lobster rolls and jerk chicken from a takeout shack behind a Bar Harbor gas station.
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Sandwich shop
Bar Harbor
Mother's Kitchen
Stellar coffee and breakfast sandwiches at this Bar Harbor counter spot with picnic tables.
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Restaurant
Ellsworth
Taste Jamaica
Jamaican spot in Ellsworth with jerk chicken, goat curry, and fish fritters that draw crowds.