Guidebook for Castine

Emilia & Aaron
Emilia & Aaron
Guidebook for Castine

Sightseeing

Outstanding collection on cultural development from prehistory to local history. Open May 27-September 30; Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday & Sunday, 2-5pm. John Perkins House (historic home with gui
19 locals recommend
The Wilson Museum
107 Perkins St
19 locals recommend
Outstanding collection on cultural development from prehistory to local history. Open May 27-September 30; Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday & Sunday, 2-5pm. John Perkins House (historic home with gui
The nighttime bioluminescence tour is an out-of-this-world experience. Our wonderful guide, Karen, was so uniquely enthusiastic, she made our experience all the more unique.
34 locals recommend
Castine
34 locals recommend
The nighttime bioluminescence tour is an out-of-this-world experience. Our wonderful guide, Karen, was so uniquely enthusiastic, she made our experience all the more unique.
There's no better way to experience the timeless beauty and history of Penobscot Bay than from the water! The daily 2-hour excursions, Sunset Sails and Specialty charters offer a great perspective
10 locals recommend
Castine Cruises
5 Sea St
10 locals recommend
There's no better way to experience the timeless beauty and history of Penobscot Bay than from the water! The daily 2-hour excursions, Sunset Sails and Specialty charters offer a great perspective
Downtown Castine street features early 19th-century architecture as well as great art galleries, inns, and eateries.
Main Street
Main Street
Downtown Castine street features early 19th-century architecture as well as great art galleries, inns, and eateries.
Beautiful island getaway. Grab a kayak and go!
58 locals recommend
Holbrook Island Sanctuary
172 Indian Bar Rd
58 locals recommend
Beautiful island getaway. Grab a kayak and go!
A bit of "back to the land" history, the homestead of the late Helen & Scott Nearing
22 locals recommend
Good Life Center
372 Harborside Rd
22 locals recommend
A bit of "back to the land" history, the homestead of the late Helen & Scott Nearing

Everything Else

Witherle Woods has long been enjoyed by Castine citizens and visitors as a quiet retreat for walking, cross-country skiing, and picnicking. 185-acre preserve , 4+ mi of trails.
13 locals recommend
Witherle Woods
13 locals recommend
Witherle Woods has long been enjoyed by Castine citizens and visitors as a quiet retreat for walking, cross-country skiing, and picnicking. 185-acre preserve , 4+ mi of trails.
Check out the stairs down to the water...
22 locals recommend
Dyce Head Lighthouse
22 locals recommend
Check out the stairs down to the water...

Food Scene

Good pub fare, eat out on the pier.
11 locals recommend
The Wharf Restaurant & Bar
15 Sea St
11 locals recommend
Good pub fare, eat out on the pier.
Great Old Inn, incredible cuisine, check out the 'dictators room' at the bar
20 locals recommend
Pentagoet Inn & Restaurant
26 Main St
20 locals recommend
Great Old Inn, incredible cuisine, check out the 'dictators room' at the bar
The Manor Inn, just around the corner, built by a 19th century "rusticator" during an era of grand summer homes, sits on a hillside with great views of the Penobscot Bay on Maine's coast.
The Manor Inn
76 Battle Ave
The Manor Inn, just around the corner, built by a 19th century "rusticator" during an era of grand summer homes, sits on a hillside with great views of the Penobscot Bay on Maine's coast.
13 locals recommend
Markel's Bakehouse
26 Water St
13 locals recommend

Drinks & Nightlife

Classic irish pub right down on the waterfront
13 locals recommend
Danny Murphy's Pub
8 Sea St
13 locals recommend
Classic irish pub right down on the waterfront