Roque Bluffs guidebook
Food scene
Mother Shuckers Clam Shack
376 Roque Bluffs RdGreat place to pickup fresh, live lobsters to cook at home.
Helen's Restaurant
111 Main StBest restaurant in the area. Waterfront.
Wild Blueberry Land
1067 US-1Rivers Edge Drive In
95 Main StNice lobster rolls and ice cream cones.
Vazquez Mexican Takeout
38 Main StTracey's Seafood
2717 US-1Hannaford Supermarket
149 Dublin StBest grocery store in the area.
SALT BOX Winter Harbor
10 Newman StreetFine dining.
Sightseeing
Ocean beach and lake swimming. Volleyball courts. Public restrooms. Rose bushes on the beach.
Roque Bluffs Beach
Ocean beach and lake swimming. Volleyball courts. Public restrooms. Rose bushes on the beach.
West Quoddy Head Light
973 South Lubec RoadGreat hiking trails and lighthouse.
Multi use trail that is 87 miles long. Access point nearby. http://www.sunrisetrail.org
Sunrise Trail
Sunrise TrailMulti use trail that is 87 miles long. Access point nearby. http://www.sunrisetrail.org
Roque Bluffs State Park
145 Schoppee Point RdHiking trail on Great Cove Rd. https://downeastcoastalconservancy.org/dcc-trails/tide-mill-creek
Tide Mill Creek
Hiking trail on Great Cove Rd. https://downeastcoastalconservancy.org/dcc-trails/tide-mill-creek
Machias River Preserve
Hiking trails along the Machias river
Famous beach for having pebbles that 'sing' as they roll in the waves.
26 locals recommend
Jasper Beach
Famous beach for having pebbles that 'sing' as they roll in the waves.
Thunder Hole
Hear thunder as waves crash into "thunder hole".
The less busy section of Acadia National Park. Hiking and biking trails and beautiful one way drive along the ocean.
77 locals recommend
Schoodic Peninsula
The less busy section of Acadia National Park. Hiking and biking trails and beautiful one way drive along the ocean.
Activities
Barren View Golf Course
1354 US-1Ocean boat launch. Very sheltered, but tides limit its usability. Best time to use is 2 hours on either side of high tide.
106 Evergreen Point Rd
106 Evergreen Point RoadOcean boat launch. Very sheltered, but tides limit its usability. Best time to use is 2 hours on either side of high tide.
Sunrise Canoe and Kayak
168 Main StCanoe and kayak rentals
Ocean access boat ramp. Usable at all times, but less sheltered than the launch on Evergreen point.
Boat Ramp
Boat RampOcean access boat ramp. Usable at all times, but less sheltered than the launch on Evergreen point.
Gardner Lake
Large freshwater lake. Fishing and swimming. Easy to use boat launch.
Middle River Reservoir
Local vendor fair daily on the levy.
Wild Blueberry Land
1067 US-1Place for mini-put and everything blueberries!
Locally made wines from California grapes. Cute setting and nice hosts.
7 locals recommend
Catherine Hill Winery
661 Blackswoods RoadLocally made wines from California grapes. Cute setting and nice hosts.
Hiking trails up a mountain side to magical views. Lower parts are easy difficulty. Upper sections are medium to hard.
6 locals recommend
Tunk Mountain
Hiking trails up a mountain side to magical views. Lower parts are easy difficulty. Upper sections are medium to hard.
Campobello Island
Unique connection between Canada and the United States.
City/town information
St. Andrews
Touristy fishing village across the Canadian border
Bar Harbor
Historic touristy town.
Winter Harbor
Historic town with some nice restaurants.