Bella Vista Recommendations
Sightseeing
This is a perfect spot to visit during your stay! Quoddy Head Light house is located at the most easternly part of the USA.
43 locals recommend
West Quoddy Head Light
973 South Lubec RoadThis is a perfect spot to visit during your stay! Quoddy Head Light house is located at the most easternly part of the USA.
Campobello Island is located just beyond Lubec Maine. You will need a passport to enter canada but it's a great day trip while staying at Bella Vista.
President Roosevelt used to stay there during the summer and his cottages are open for tours!
44 locals recommend
Campobello Island
Campobello Island is located just beyond Lubec Maine. You will need a passport to enter canada but it's a great day trip while staying at Bella Vista.
President Roosevelt used to stay there during the summer and his cottages are open for tours!
Great Wass is home to a nature trail that is a great hike for all ages. It will take you to the beautiful shores of Beals Island.
10 locals recommend
Great Wass Island Preserve
39 Wildflower LaneGreat Wass is home to a nature trail that is a great hike for all ages. It will take you to the beautiful shores of Beals Island.
Jasper Beach
A beautiful rock beach close by!
Roque Bluffs State Park
145 Schoppee Point RdEastport is a great fishing town. There's a local mustard mill there Raye's Mustard and they have a store right on main street where you can try all of their goods.
25 locals recommend
Eastport
Eastport is a great fishing town. There's a local mustard mill there Raye's Mustard and they have a store right on main street where you can try all of their goods.
Beals is famous for Tall Barney Beal. There's a museum (Beals Historical Society) in this little lobster fishing island that is connected to Jonesport. It holds many treasures of our local area. You can even stand next to Tall Barney himself.
7 locals recommend
Beals Island
Beals is famous for Tall Barney Beal. There's a museum (Beals Historical Society) in this little lobster fishing island that is connected to Jonesport. It holds many treasures of our local area. You can even stand next to Tall Barney himself.
Food scene
There are two local eateries....
Jonesport Pizza is located right in the center of town.
Stewarts Take Out is located at the Stewarts Convenient Store.
If you're looking for fresh lobster right off the boat-this is a great place to go.
Beals-Jonesport Co-Op Inc
3 Wharf StIf you're looking for fresh lobster right off the boat-this is a great place to go.
For fresh lobster I'd recommend stopping at Hopkins Point Wharf-they will be able to sell you lobster fresh off the boat! Great people and great prices!
Hopkins Point Road
Hopkins Point RoadFor fresh lobster I'd recommend stopping at Hopkins Point Wharf-they will be able to sell you lobster fresh off the boat! Great people and great prices!
Machias is a nearby town with lots of history. It's also the location for the nearest hospital (DECH). There are several great restaurants, and shops. Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Dollar General, Walgreens, and a grocery store.
15 locals recommend
Machias
Machias is a nearby town with lots of history. It's also the location for the nearest hospital (DECH). There are several great restaurants, and shops. Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Dollar General, Walgreens, and a grocery store.
One of the best local places to eat while visiting Down East Maine. I'd recommend the blueberry pie-it's pretty famous! :)
35 locals recommend
Helen's Restaurant
111 Main StOne of the best local places to eat while visiting Down East Maine. I'd recommend the blueberry pie-it's pretty famous! :)
Catherine Hill Winery
661 Blackswoods Roadlocal winery located near Catherine's Hill.
West Branch Farms
Newer establishment that has been getting amazing reviews!
Hiking
Hiking on the bold coast! It’s gorgeous!
Trailhead: Cutler Bold Coast Trail
425 ME-191City advice
Getting around
There's only one road going through our town. LOL
There is a local grocery store in town-Mannafords. They are open monday-sunday. There are also grocery stores located in Columbia Falls and in Machias.
Closest pharmacy (Walgreens) is in Machias about 20 mins from the beach house.
Closest hospital is in Machias. Closest walk-in care clinic is in Ellsworth about an 1 hr away.
Getting around
https://downeast.com/travel-outdoors/postcards-from-the-edge
This article shares a lot of the hidden gems in our local area.