Guidebook for Lamoine
Food Scene
Jordan Pond House Restaurant
2928 Park Loop RdGreat view and popovers.
Lobster pound that is worth the drive. Amazing views, authentic, great food. Love this place.
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Thurston's Lobster Pound
9 Thurston RdLobster pound that is worth the drive. Amazing views, authentic, great food. Love this place.
Town Hill Take-Out
1317 ME-102Best food on the island.
Located in the little town of Southwest. Great food, amazing wine selections and a blackberry martini that is out of this world!
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Red Sky Restaurant
14 Clark Point RdLocated in the little town of Southwest. Great food, amazing wine selections and a blackberry martini that is out of this world!
Incredibly scenic. Dining on the dock. Freshest seafood ever. Great music. No reservations, cash/check only. BYOB. Very casual, where the locals get their lobstah!
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Perry's Lobster Shack
1076 Newbury Neck RdIncredibly scenic. Dining on the dock. Freshest seafood ever. Great music. No reservations, cash/check only. BYOB. Very casual, where the locals get their lobstah!
Amazing locally sourced food. Best bartender in Maine - Wanda Pinkham.
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Ironbound Restaurant & Inn
1513 US-1Amazing locally sourced food. Best bartender in Maine - Wanda Pinkham.
The Claremont Hotel
22 Claremont RdFancy, old fashioned and charming.
Local spot in Ellsworth serving up home cooked food with a side of entertaining. Great bar too.
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Finn's Irish Pub
156 Main StLocal spot in Ellsworth serving up home cooked food with a side of entertaining. Great bar too.
Cash or local check only! Very authentic breakfast/lunch diner food frequented by locals.
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Martha's Diner
151 High StCash or local check only! Very authentic breakfast/lunch diner food frequented by locals.
Asticou Inn
15 Peabody DrIncredible views, elegant seating on the patio.
Parks & Nature
Places to Visit; Schoodic Point
Part of Acadia National Park in Winter Harbor, ME
Distance: 34.8 miles
Schoodic point is not to be missed. It is located in a lesser-known section of Acadia National Park. It’s the best place for hiking, scampering on the rocks, free climbing, watching the dramatic surf crash against the cliffs and as always for a picnic. Be careful not to wander too close to the surf, stay on dry rock, the surf and undertow are very strong here. The views are amazing.
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Schoodic Point
Places to Visit; Schoodic Point
Part of Acadia National Park in Winter Harbor, ME
Distance: 34.8 miles
Schoodic point is not to be missed. It is located in a lesser-known section of Acadia National Park. It’s the best place for hiking, scampering on the rocks, free climbing, watching the dramatic surf crash against the cliffs and as always for a picnic. Be careful not to wander too close to the surf, stay on dry rock, the surf and undertow are very strong here. The views are amazing.
Otter Cliff
Incredible views, great spot for picnic and light hiking.
You can hike up this mountain or drive to the top, scenic 360 views
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Cadillac Mountain
707 Cadillac Summit RdYou can hike up this mountain or drive to the top, scenic 360 views
Drinks & Nightlife
Call the Claremont first to make sure the Boathouse at the Claremont is open for business. If it is go immediately. This is my favorite place ever to have a few cocktails and soak in the views. Kids with you? They can play croquet while you relax.
Claremont Road
Claremont RoadCall the Claremont first to make sure the Boathouse at the Claremont is open for business. If it is go immediately. This is my favorite place ever to have a few cocktails and soak in the views. Kids with you? They can play croquet while you relax.
Sightseeing
Nature and history tour on a lobster boat!
Island Cruises, Gulf of Maine - Nature and History
12 Little Island Way, Bass Harbor, ME
www.bassharborcruises.com
207 244 5785
Distance: 25.76 miles
Departs from Bass Harbor
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Island Cruises
12 Little Island WayNature and history tour on a lobster boat!
Island Cruises, Gulf of Maine - Nature and History
12 Little Island Way, Bass Harbor, ME
www.bassharborcruises.com
207 244 5785
Distance: 25.76 miles
Departs from Bass Harbor
LuLu Lobster Boat Ride, Lobster Fishing and Seal Watching
55 West St. Bar Harbor, ME
www.lululobsterboat.com
866 235 2341
Distance: 22.12 miles
Departs from Bar Harbor
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Lulu Lobster Boat Ride
55 West StLuLu Lobster Boat Ride, Lobster Fishing and Seal Watching
55 West St. Bar Harbor, ME
www.lululobsterboat.com
866 235 2341
Distance: 22.12 miles
Departs from Bar Harbor
Activities; Private Sailing Charter
Downeast Sailing Adventures
www.downeastsail.com
207 288 2216
888 405 SAIL
Distance: 22.0 miles
Delighting scores of Downeast Rusticators since 1964, your cruise aboard the Friendship Sloop Surprise is sure to be the highlight of your Maine visit. The Surprise holds six passengers, sailing upon her is one of our absolute favorite things to do.
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Activities; Private Sailing Charter
Downeast Sailing Adventures
www.downeastsail.com
207 288 2216
888 405 SAIL
Distance: 22.0 miles
Delighting scores of Downeast Rusticators since 1964, your cruise aboard the Friendship Sloop Surprise is sure to be the highlight of your Maine visit. The Surprise holds six passengers, sailing upon her is one of our absolute favorite things to do.
Activities; Private Sailing, Lobster Boat Cruising
Downeast Friendship Sloop Charters
Quietside Cruises
info@downeastfriendshipsloop.com
www.sailacadia.com
207 266 5210
207 460 5200
Distance: 22.0 miles
Private sailing or lobster boat cruising with set tours or flexible times and locations. Enjoy a sail on the Alice E. built in 1899, she is a Friendship Sloop – the original lobster boat! The wooden lobster boat, the Elizabeth T. was built right on Mount Desert Island out of local cedar and oak. She carries up to 21 passengers, making a perfect size boat for sightseeing, island picnics, and lobster fishing demonstrations.
Quietside Cruises
168 Clark Point RoadActivities; Private Sailing, Lobster Boat Cruising
Downeast Friendship Sloop Charters
Quietside Cruises
info@downeastfriendshipsloop.com
www.sailacadia.com
207 266 5210
207 460 5200
Distance: 22.0 miles
Private sailing or lobster boat cruising with set tours or flexible times and locations. Enjoy a sail on the Alice E. built in 1899, she is a Friendship Sloop – the original lobster boat! The wooden lobster boat, the Elizabeth T. was built right on Mount Desert Island out of local cedar and oak. She carries up to 21 passengers, making a perfect size boat for sightseeing, island picnics, and lobster fishing demonstrations.
Places to Visit; Southwest Harbor
Southwest Harbor, Maine
Distance: 22.5 mi
This is a sweet, small harbor town with several little stores and restaurants. Located on Mount Desert Island, this town is authentic Maine. Visit Sawyers on Main Street to pick up gourmet picnic items and a great selection of wines. One of our favorite restaurants is Red Sky and it is open year round. Do not miss the Boathouse at the Claremont Inn, it is a great place to enjoy a cocktail and watch the boat traffic.
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Southwest Harbor
Places to Visit; Southwest Harbor
Southwest Harbor, Maine
Distance: 22.5 mi
This is a sweet, small harbor town with several little stores and restaurants. Located on Mount Desert Island, this town is authentic Maine. Visit Sawyers on Main Street to pick up gourmet picnic items and a great selection of wines. One of our favorite restaurants is Red Sky and it is open year round. Do not miss the Boathouse at the Claremont Inn, it is a great place to enjoy a cocktail and watch the boat traffic.
Places to Visit; Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor, Maine
Distance: 22.39 miles
This is a busy and bustling harbor town. It is the best known of the harbor towns on Mount Desert Island and can become packed with tourists in July and August. Art galleries, craft stores with local creations and even tacky tourist t-shirt shops line the pretty streets of this town. This is a great place to walk around, see the sites and pick up an ice cream cone. The selection of restaurants runs from very common tourist type spots to wonderful authentic local food.
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Bar Harbor
Places to Visit; Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor, Maine
Distance: 22.39 miles
This is a busy and bustling harbor town. It is the best known of the harbor towns on Mount Desert Island and can become packed with tourists in July and August. Art galleries, craft stores with local creations and even tacky tourist t-shirt shops line the pretty streets of this town. This is a great place to walk around, see the sites and pick up an ice cream cone. The selection of restaurants runs from very common tourist type spots to wonderful authentic local food.
Places to Visit; Northeast Harbor
Northeast Harbor, Maine
Distance: 23.0 miles
A beautiful harbor and home to some of the very best old 'cottages' used by the rusticators. There is one main street in town with a few restaurants and a few charming shops. Garden lovers will enjoy a visit to the famous Asticou gardens and the nearby Thuya gardens. The Asticou Inn is a great place to have lunch or afternoon tea and popovers while enjoying the amazing views. Sightseeing boat excursions and the Cranberry Island Ferry leave out of this harbor.
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Northeast Harbor
Places to Visit; Northeast Harbor
Northeast Harbor, Maine
Distance: 23.0 miles
A beautiful harbor and home to some of the very best old 'cottages' used by the rusticators. There is one main street in town with a few restaurants and a few charming shops. Garden lovers will enjoy a visit to the famous Asticou gardens and the nearby Thuya gardens. The Asticou Inn is a great place to have lunch or afternoon tea and popovers while enjoying the amazing views. Sightseeing boat excursions and the Cranberry Island Ferry leave out of this harbor.
Gardens; Thuya Garden
Thuya Drive, Northeast Harbor, ME
http://gardenpreserve.org/thuya-garden/index.html
(207) 276-3727
Distance: 22.2 miles
The Thuya Garden and surrounding land is a wonderful blend of semi-formal English border beds and indigenous eastern Maine woodlands situated on a granite hillside overlooking Northeast Harbor. Visitors by sea can tie up at Asticou Terraces Landing and walk up the 1/4–mile Asticou Terrace Trail to the garden and lodge, passing the Joseph H. Curtis Memorial and enjoying the views from several lookouts along the way. Parking is available at the landing and at the top of Thuya Drive. The garden's herbaceous borders are a pleasing mixture of colorful ann
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Thuya Gardens
15 Thuya DrGardens; Thuya Garden
Thuya Drive, Northeast Harbor, ME
http://gardenpreserve.org/thuya-garden/index.html
(207) 276-3727
Distance: 22.2 miles
The Thuya Garden and surrounding land is a wonderful blend of semi-formal English border beds and indigenous eastern Maine woodlands situated on a granite hillside overlooking Northeast Harbor. Visitors by sea can tie up at Asticou Terraces Landing and walk up the 1/4–mile Asticou Terrace Trail to the garden and lodge, passing the Joseph H. Curtis Memorial and enjoying the views from several lookouts along the way. Parking is available at the landing and at the top of Thuya Drive. The garden's herbaceous borders are a pleasing mixture of colorful ann
Gardens; Asticou Azalea Garden
15 Peabody Dr, Northeast Harbor, ME
facebook/Asticou Azalea Garden
(207) 276-3727
Distance: 22.2 miles
This garden features a selection of rhododendrons and azaleas, including the Rhododendron canadense, Maine's native azalea. Styled after a Japanese stroll garden, the fine-gravel paths are raked regularly in a manner that suggests flowing water. There is also a sand garden, where this effect is repeated but with the addition of stones, which are meant to represent islands.
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Azalea Garden
Maine 3Gardens; Asticou Azalea Garden
15 Peabody Dr, Northeast Harbor, ME
facebook/Asticou Azalea Garden
(207) 276-3727
Distance: 22.2 miles
This garden features a selection of rhododendrons and azaleas, including the Rhododendron canadense, Maine's native azalea. Styled after a Japanese stroll garden, the fine-gravel paths are raked regularly in a manner that suggests flowing water. There is also a sand garden, where this effect is repeated but with the addition of stones, which are meant to represent islands.
Entertainment & Activities
Activities; Wild Acadia Fun Park and Water Slide
233 Bar Harbor Road, Trenton, ME, United States
Distance: 7.3 miles
This spot is very close to the house and good for kids up to 15 or 16. It has all levels of fun but the ropes course is challenging enough for the teens. It includes a zip line and a free drop.
Welcome to Wild Acadia Fun Park! Experience the Bar Harbor region's best Fun Park and Water Slides! PLUS the only aerial park and ropes course for 100 miles! Wild Acadia offers affordable fun for the entire family! Experience our Aerial Adventure Park, Bungee trampoline, slide down wickedly wonderful water slides, challenge your friends to a round of mini golf, or race your friends
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Wild Acadia Fun Park & Water Slides
233 Bar Harbor RdActivities; Wild Acadia Fun Park and Water Slide
233 Bar Harbor Road, Trenton, ME, United States
Distance: 7.3 miles
This spot is very close to the house and good for kids up to 15 or 16. It has all levels of fun but the ropes course is challenging enough for the teens. It includes a zip line and a free drop.
Welcome to Wild Acadia Fun Park! Experience the Bar Harbor region's best Fun Park and Water Slides! PLUS the only aerial park and ropes course for 100 miles! Wild Acadia offers affordable fun for the entire family! Experience our Aerial Adventure Park, Bungee trampoline, slide down wickedly wonderful water slides, challenge your friends to a round of mini golf, or race your friends
Activities; Fishing with Bar Harbor Guide Service
28 Russell Farm Road, Bar Harbor Maine 04609
Roland Sosa
Barharborguide.net
207-266-4565
Distance: 22.2 miles
Really great local guide (Roland Sosa) will take you out on the fresh water lakes around Ellsworth and Lamoine for 1/2 or full day fishing. He is wonderful with kids of all ages and passionate about fishing. We book Roland every year and have always been happy with the experience. He is personable, fun and educational all rolled into one. He will meet you at the Lamoine General Store to take you to your fishing adventure.
Bar Harbor Guide Service and Adventure Club
1564 Shore RdActivities; Fishing with Bar Harbor Guide Service
28 Russell Farm Road, Bar Harbor Maine 04609
Roland Sosa
Barharborguide.net
207-266-4565
Distance: 22.2 miles
Really great local guide (Roland Sosa) will take you out on the fresh water lakes around Ellsworth and Lamoine for 1/2 or full day fishing. He is wonderful with kids of all ages and passionate about fishing. We book Roland every year and have always been happy with the experience. He is personable, fun and educational all rolled into one. He will meet you at the Lamoine General Store to take you to your fishing adventure.
Activities; Diver Ed’s Dive In Theater
College of the Atlantic, 105 Eden Street Bar Harbor
Divered.com
800-979-3370
Distance: 22.4 miles
Buy tickets ahead of time. We have taken children and adults on this amazing hands-on tour. Diver Ed takes you out on a large boat and dives into the water to bring up all the creatures common to Maine waters. He is entertaining and educational. Mostly it is just great fun!
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Diver Ed's Dive-In Theatre
105 Eden StActivities; Diver Ed’s Dive In Theater
College of the Atlantic, 105 Eden Street Bar Harbor
Divered.com
800-979-3370
Distance: 22.4 miles
Buy tickets ahead of time. We have taken children and adults on this amazing hands-on tour. Diver Ed takes you out on a large boat and dives into the water to bring up all the creatures common to Maine waters. He is entertaining and educational. Mostly it is just great fun!
Activities; Bicycling
Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop
141 Cottage St. Bar Harbor, ME
www.barharborbike.com
207 288 3886
Distance: 21.7 miles
The carriage roads inside of Acadia National Park are a wonderful place to ride. Enjoy mile after mile after mile of roads that are off limit to motor vehicles. Enjoy great views along the way.
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Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop
141 Cottage StActivities; Bicycling
Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop
141 Cottage St. Bar Harbor, ME
www.barharborbike.com
207 288 3886
Distance: 21.7 miles
The carriage roads inside of Acadia National Park are a wonderful place to ride. Enjoy mile after mile after mile of roads that are off limit to motor vehicles. Enjoy great views along the way.
Activities; Kayaking right from Viewport
1564 Shore Rd, Lamoine, ME
www.kayak1.com
888-786-0676
Distance: 2.3 miles
Local area company will deliver ocean ready kayaks, associated gear, and destination maps right to Viewport. He has a wide variety of Kayaks including singles and tandems. Keep them for a day or your whole visit. Launch your kayaks right in front of Viewport.
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Acadia 1 Kayaking Center
1564 Shore Rd
Activities; Kayaking right from Viewport
1564 Shore Rd, Lamoine, ME
www.kayak1.com
888-786-0676
Distance: 2.3 miles
Local area company will deliver ocean ready kayaks, associated gear, and destination maps right to Viewport. He has a wide variety of Kayaks including singles and tandems. Keep them for a day or your whole visit. Launch your kayaks right in front of Viewport.
Activities; Kayaking, Canoes, Paddle boarding and biking
National Park Canoe Rental
145 Pretty Marsh Road, Mount Desert, ME
www.nationalparkcanoerental.com
207-244-5854
Distance: 18.4 miles
Rent whatever you love best and explore one of the prettiest ponds you have ever seen. Long Pond is pristine, with incredible views and the water is a little warmer than the ocean. Enjoy the pretty town of Somesville as you drive to Long Pond.
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National Park Canoe and Kayak Rental
145 Pretty Marsh RdActivities; Kayaking, Canoes, Paddle boarding and biking
National Park Canoe Rental
145 Pretty Marsh Road, Mount Desert, ME
www.nationalparkcanoerental.com
207-244-5854
Distance: 18.4 miles
Rent whatever you love best and explore one of the prettiest ponds you have ever seen. Long Pond is pristine, with incredible views and the water is a little warmer than the ocean. Enjoy the pretty town of Somesville as you drive to Long Pond.
Activities; Guided Kayaking Tours
State Sea Kayak
254 Main Street, Southwest Harbor
www.mainestateseakayak.com
207-244-9500
877-481-9500
Distance: 20. miles
Lead by registered Maine guides and are recommended by National Geographic Adventures and Travel and Leisure magazines. Paddling season starts early June and extends through late September. Half day tours and sunset tours available.
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Maine State Sea Kayak
254 Main StActivities; Guided Kayaking Tours
State Sea Kayak
254 Main Street, Southwest Harbor
www.mainestateseakayak.com
207-244-9500
877-481-9500
Distance: 20. miles
Lead by registered Maine guides and are recommended by National Geographic Adventures and Travel and Leisure magazines. Paddling season starts early June and extends through late September. Half day tours and sunset tours available.
Activities; Rock Climbing and Paddle boarding
Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School
228 Main Street, Bar Harbor, ME
www.acadiamountainguides.com
888-232-9559
Distance: 22.4 miles
Experienced, friendly and safe guides will match your experience level to the best place to climb. Otter Cliffs makes for a scenic and challenging climb. If you are not going to go climbing then go with the group and relax while they climb. The locations are usually gorgeous. Paddle boarding is also available.
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Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School
228 Main StActivities; Rock Climbing and Paddle boarding
Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School
228 Main Street, Bar Harbor, ME
www.acadiamountainguides.com
888-232-9559
Distance: 22.4 miles
Experienced, friendly and safe guides will match your experience level to the best place to climb. Otter Cliffs makes for a scenic and challenging climb. If you are not going to go climbing then go with the group and relax while they climb. The locations are usually gorgeous. Paddle boarding is also available.
Activities; White Water Rafting
Moxie Adventures
38 Troutdale Rd, The Forks, ME, United States
www.moxierafting.com/prod/Maine-Rafting.html
(800) 866-6943
Distance: 141.0 miles
YIKES!!!!!! Super fun 1/2 or full days. All levels of whitewater rafting are available. This is very fun but also intense.
The wild rivers of Maine provide whitewater-rafting adventures for fanatics to families. Take a guided rafting trip or enjoy an inflatable kayak or and multi-day canoe trip. Moxie Outdoor Adventures base of operation are conveniently located to Maine's wilderness areas. For whitewater rafting on the Kennebec or Dead Rivers, Moxie Outdoor Adventures is based at Lake Moxie Camps on the shores of
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Moxie Outdoor Adventures
38 Troutdale RdActivities; White Water Rafting
Moxie Adventures
38 Troutdale Rd, The Forks, ME, United States
www.moxierafting.com/prod/Maine-Rafting.html
(800) 866-6943
Distance: 141.0 miles
YIKES!!!!!! Super fun 1/2 or full days. All levels of whitewater rafting are available. This is very fun but also intense.
The wild rivers of Maine provide whitewater-rafting adventures for fanatics to families. Take a guided rafting trip or enjoy an inflatable kayak or and multi-day canoe trip. Moxie Outdoor Adventures base of operation are conveniently located to Maine's wilderness areas. For whitewater rafting on the Kennebec or Dead Rivers, Moxie Outdoor Adventures is based at Lake Moxie Camps on the shores of
Getting Around
Island Explorer
www.exploreacadia.com
207 667 5796
The Island Explorer features eight bus routes linking hotels, inns, and campgrounds with destinations in Acadia National Park and neighboring village centers.
Clean propane-powered vehicles offer Mount Desert Island visitors and residents free transportation to hiking trails, carriage roads, island beaches, and in-town shops and restaurants.
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Island Explorer
19 Firefly LnIsland Explorer
www.exploreacadia.com
207 667 5796
The Island Explorer features eight bus routes linking hotels, inns, and campgrounds with destinations in Acadia National Park and neighboring village centers.
Clean propane-powered vehicles offer Mount Desert Island visitors and residents free transportation to hiking trails, carriage roads, island beaches, and in-town shops and restaurants.