Veronica's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Below I have selected some of our favorite places within 1 hour of the property. Some are world famous (Acadia National Park), and others, you can only find amongst the tourist clutter with the help of a local. There are so many incredible places to explore in Maine, most for "free", minus gas expense. It would truly take a lifetime to explore all this wonderful state has to offer!
Local favorite for a quiet day at one of Maine's cleanest lakes. Picnic tables line the shore of the lake with access to hiking trails. 10 min drive
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Alamoosook Lake
Local favorite for a quiet day at one of Maine's cleanest lakes. Picnic tables line the shore of the lake with access to hiking trails. 10 min drive
Climb to the top of Blue Hill Mountain to experience some of the most unsurpassed views of Downeast Maine!
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Blue Hill Mountain Trail
Blue Hill Mountain TrailClimb to the top of Blue Hill Mountain to experience some of the most unsurpassed views of Downeast Maine!
Fort Knox na Mnara wa Uangalizi wa Penobscot Narrows
740 Ft Knox RdIncredible hiking/trail walking and nature immersion with enough trails to last you an entire week! A favorite to go on a day trip, that just so happens to be right down the road!
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Great Pond Mountain
Incredible hiking/trail walking and nature immersion with enough trails to last you an entire week! A favorite to go on a day trip, that just so happens to be right down the road!
Lovely, casual, flat walk down Harriman Point courtesy of Harriman Point Preserve. Incredible views and unique beachscapes for the whole family to enjoy.
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Harriman Point Preserve
Unnamed RoadLovely, casual, flat walk down Harriman Point courtesy of Harriman Point Preserve. Incredible views and unique beachscapes for the whole family to enjoy.
Historic Castine, Wonderful beach area; pull your vehicle right up on the beach and unload. Amazing sunsets!
Wadsworth Cove Beach
Historic Castine, Wonderful beach area; pull your vehicle right up on the beach and unload. Amazing sunsets!
Take a ferry ride off the mainland and make a day out of visiting this unique island with one of the most beautiful lighthouses we have ever seen!
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Swans Island
Take a ferry ride off the mainland and make a day out of visiting this unique island with one of the most beautiful lighthouses we have ever seen!
Popular beach in Surry, ME next to another favorite local spot, Perry's Lobster Shack. Combine it with a walk down Carter's Nature Preserve, also located in Surry, for a day well spent off the beaten path!
Newbury Neck Road
Newbury Neck RoadPopular beach in Surry, ME next to another favorite local spot, Perry's Lobster Shack. Combine it with a walk down Carter's Nature Preserve, also located in Surry, for a day well spent off the beaten path!
The lesser-known side of Acadia National Park, which adds to its charm, and another great place to spend a day away from the crowds
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Schoodic Peninsula
The lesser-known side of Acadia National Park, which adds to its charm, and another great place to spend a day away from the crowds
Fantastic beach area with BBQ grills. Also close to Lamoine Springs where you can fill your water containers for spring water straight from the source!
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Lamoine Beach
Fantastic beach area with BBQ grills. Also close to Lamoine Springs where you can fill your water containers for spring water straight from the source!
Marlboro Beach, Lamoine, ME 04605, USA
Nice spot to pull up for a sweet picnic and a ice-cold swim
Stanwood Wildlife Sanctuary
289 High StLearn about the history of the city of Ellsworth as the gateway to Mount Desert Island. So much fun for young kids!
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Downeast Scenic Railroad
8 Railroad SidingLearn about the history of the city of Ellsworth as the gateway to Mount Desert Island. So much fun for young kids!
Fort Point State Park
207 Lighthouse RdBelfast Armistice Bridge
Belfast Armistice BridgeWonderful coastal walk through downtown Belfast
Sears Island Causeway
Sears Island RoadUnique exploration on foot
Maine Discovery Museum
74 Main StMany trails, including a picnic area on the water, make Holbrook Island Sanctuary a wonderful private day activity
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Holbrook Island Sanctuary
172 Indian Bar RdMany trails, including a picnic area on the water, make Holbrook Island Sanctuary a wonderful private day activity
Scott's Landing Preserve
704 N Deer Isle RdBarred Island Preserve
Goose Cove RoadEdgar M. Tennis Preserve
Tennis RoadFood Scene
Chefs, artisans and farmers collide beautifully here where we are lucky to call home. Most eateries pride themselves in seeking the highest and freshest quality ingredients possible. Below I have listed some of our favorites.
Less than a couple minutes up the road from us is the luxury of a fresh, small family-run dairy. Farm stand honor system open dawn to dusk 7 days a week. If you've never had milk "milked" that day, please do experience it! It's life-changing!
Quill鈥檚 End Farm
Less than a couple minutes up the road from us is the luxury of a fresh, small family-run dairy. Farm stand honor system open dawn to dusk 7 days a week. If you've never had milk "milked" that day, please do experience it! It's life-changing!
Forget eggs at the store? Need some veggies for dinner? Want a nice, juicy ham steak for breakfast? A trip another couple minutes the opposite way will lead you down a gravel road to one of the most beautiful farms in the area. Self serve farm stand, on your honor, open Monday-Saturday.
Horsepower Farm
Forget eggs at the store? Need some veggies for dinner? Want a nice, juicy ham steak for breakfast? A trip another couple minutes the opposite way will lead you down a gravel road to one of the most beautiful farms in the area. Self serve farm stand, on your honor, open Monday-Saturday.
The Blue Hill Peninsula's farmers market is hosted every Saturday at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds beginning after Memorial Day. A wonderful place to get a feel for all the farmers and makers and to purchase the freshest ingredients possible. Grab what you need and come back to the house to crack open one of our many cookbooks to inspire your dinner!
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Blue Hill Farmer's Market
233 Ellsworth RdThe Blue Hill Peninsula's farmers market is hosted every Saturday at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds beginning after Memorial Day. A wonderful place to get a feel for all the farmers and makers and to purchase the freshest ingredients possible. Grab what you need and come back to the house to crack open one of our many cookbooks to inspire your dinner!
Our small town is so lucky to have this gem! Natural whole foods market that does their best to bring in Maine grown and organic food and their pricing in the bulk section is unbeatable! Also with a cafe on site offering breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Blue Hill Co-op Community Market
70 South StOur small town is so lucky to have this gem! Natural whole foods market that does their best to bring in Maine grown and organic food and their pricing in the bulk section is unbeatable! Also with a cafe on site offering breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Classic haunt for all things fried seafood with scenic tables to enjoy your meal
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Bagaduce Lunch
145 Frank's FlatClassic haunt for all things fried seafood with scenic tables to enjoy your meal
Locally and nationally acclaimed small-town bakery pumping out some of the best bread and pastries you could ever have. Pizza nights all year long.
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Tinder Hearth
1452 Coastal RdLocally and nationally acclaimed small-town bakery pumping out some of the best bread and pastries you could ever have. Pizza nights all year long.
Beautiful farm and market offering takeout breakfast, lunch and occasional burger nights with most ingredients coming from their farm! Located in Sedgwick
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Roaring Lion Farm
144 Snow's Cove RdBeautiful farm and market offering takeout breakfast, lunch and occasional burger nights with most ingredients coming from their farm! Located in Sedgwick
Local brewery offering great beers and their own kitchen on site, serving pizza and other specials
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Strong Brewing
7 Rope Ferry RdLocal brewery offering great beers and their own kitchen on site, serving pizza and other specials
Zeppa's Pizza
The only pizza in the area that we crave 馃憤
Consistent mainstay in Ellsworth for above average seafood. Outdoor seating is nice!
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Union River Lobster Pot
8 South StConsistent mainstay in Ellsworth for above average seafood. Outdoor seating is nice!
Ellsworth; Our very favorite place for ice cream within several hours -- on the way to or from Acadia for a special treat for the whole family.
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Morton鈥檚 Moo Homemade Ice Cream
9 School StEllsworth; Our very favorite place for ice cream within several hours -- on the way to or from Acadia for a special treat for the whole family.
Well, also this ice cream 馃崷 馃構 in Searsport--
On Route 1 if you're headed north or south on your way to or away from here
Stone Fox Farm Creamery
398 E Main StWell, also this ice cream 馃崷 馃構 in Searsport--
On Route 1 if you're headed north or south on your way to or away from here
As good of a Thai eatery you can find in a rural area to satisfy your cravings! Easy online ordering and pickup. Two convenient locations: Blue Hill or Ellsworth
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Siam Sky
8 Mill StAs good of a Thai eatery you can find in a rural area to satisfy your cravings! Easy online ordering and pickup. Two convenient locations: Blue Hill or Ellsworth
A beautiful 45 minute drive inland takes you to Toddy Pond Farm for weekend (Fridays and Saturdays, June-Oct) live music and dinner. Get tickets on their website. A nice experience for all ages.
Toddy Pond Farm
174 Carver RdA beautiful 45 minute drive inland takes you to Toddy Pond Farm for weekend (Fridays and Saturdays, June-Oct) live music and dinner. Get tickets on their website. A nice experience for all ages.
Special place for special dinners (anniversaries, etc)
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Aragosta at Goose Cove
300 Goose Cove RdSpecial place for special dinners (anniversaries, etc)
New popular kitchen and beer garden in town that also offers pick up/take out and canned beers to go
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Blaze
66 Main StreetNew popular kitchen and beer garden in town that also offers pick up/take out and canned beers to go
if you happen to be in the Belfast area around breakfast time, do stop here for of the tastiest doughnuts around!
The Only Doughnut
if you happen to be in the Belfast area around breakfast time, do stop here for of the tastiest doughnuts around!
If you are traveling up route 1, this is a wonderful restaurant on the way to stop in for dinner (and they also do Sunday brunch!)
Food full of flavor and very high quality. A must if you're a foodie for an enjoyable meal.
Burgers & Brews nights on Thursday evenings
Rio鈥檚
If you are traveling up route 1, this is a wonderful restaurant on the way to stop in for dinner (and they also do Sunday brunch!)
Food full of flavor and very high quality. A must if you're a foodie for an enjoyable meal.
Burgers & Brews nights on Thursday evenings