My local favorites
Food Scene
Blaze
18 Broad StDelicious pizza and local craft beers
Ellsworth Pat's Pizza
396 High StBest pizza!!
The best ice cream in Ellsworth - be aware the portions are huge!
10 locals recommend
Blueberry Hill Dairy Bar
355 High StThe best ice cream in Ellsworth - be aware the portions are huge!
One of our favorite places to have Lobster - get the Shore Dinner!
84 locals recommend
Union River Lobster Pot
8 South StOne of our favorite places to have Lobster - get the Shore Dinner!
Great for golfing and dinner - a favorite for weddings because of the stunning views!
13 locals recommend
The Lucerne Inn
2517 Main RdGreat for golfing and dinner - a favorite for weddings because of the stunning views!
Great view, passionate owners and amazing lobster (even gluten free lobster rolls)!
71 locals recommend
Beal's Lobster Pier
182 Clark Point RdGreat view, passionate owners and amazing lobster (even gluten free lobster rolls)!
KANÙ
283 Main StreetDelicious restaurant, very up-and-coming.
This is our absolute favorite place to have breakfast in Bangor as it has the best bagels!
34 locals recommend
Bagel Central
33 Central StThis is our absolute favorite place to have breakfast in Bangor as it has the best bagels!
Green Tree Coffee & Tea
2456 Atlantic HwyOur favorite coffee place along the coast!
Batson River Fish Camp
Stewman's Lobster Pound
35 West StAn iconic lobster restaurant in Bar Harbor!
Fun activities for families & groups
Stop by here for a round of mini golf on your way to or from Acadia - the course is a lot of fun!
30 locals recommend
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
368 ME-3Stop by here for a round of mini golf on your way to or from Acadia - the course is a lot of fun!
Lobster boat tours are a lot of fun at any age, but especially with children!
18 locals recommend
Lulu Lobster Boat Ride
55 West StLobster boat tours are a lot of fun at any age, but especially with children!
Great exhibits in historic buildings bring history to life. Perfect for a rainy day!
42 locals recommend
Penobscot Marine Museum
2 Church StGreat exhibits in historic buildings bring history to life. Perfect for a rainy day!
Fascinating museum featuring all kinds of transportation from the past. Perfect for a rainy day!
15 locals recommend
Cole Land Transportation Museum
405 Perry RdFascinating museum featuring all kinds of transportation from the past. Perfect for a rainy day!
We love spending rainy days here painting pottery - not everyone is as talented as my sister but it is always fun!
creative arts center
54 Wilson StWe love spending rainy days here painting pottery - not everyone is as talented as my sister but it is always fun!
Schooner Margaret Todd/Bar Harbor Ferry
1 Newport DrTake a sunset cruise on the Margaret Todd in Bar Harbor
Hikes & Walks
The Blue Hill Heritage Trust Trails are suitable for all levels with great views of the bay and a Harbor town. We did the hike "South Face Trail" which was nice, and you can even go up onto the Radio Tower from Larry's Summit Loop or Hayes Trail.
36 locals recommend
Blue Hill Heritage Trust
157 Hinckley Ridge RdThe Blue Hill Heritage Trust Trails are suitable for all levels with great views of the bay and a Harbor town. We did the hike "South Face Trail" which was nice, and you can even go up onto the Radio Tower from Larry's Summit Loop or Hayes Trail.
Great for families with a few steeper parts and ladders but you will be rewarded with beautiful views! For an easier hike, you can take the path around the lake.
9 locals recommend
Beehive Trailhead
Great for families with a few steeper parts and ladders but you will be rewarded with beautiful views! For an easier hike, you can take the path around the lake.
Challenging hike that leads you to Bubble Rock - it looks like it's falling off the cliff! You'll be rewarded with stunning views and a great photo stop.
12 locals recommend
Bubble Rock Overlook
Park Loop RoadChallenging hike that leads you to Bubble Rock - it looks like it's falling off the cliff! You'll be rewarded with stunning views and a great photo stop.
Beautiful and easy hike to do before getting Popovers at Jordan Pond House.
Jordan Pond Path Trailhead
Beautiful and easy hike to do before getting Popovers at Jordan Pond House.
Towns to visit
Cute vacation town with unique shops, great food and the perfect place to spend an afternoon.
49 locals recommend
Southwest Harbor
Cute vacation town with unique shops, great food and the perfect place to spend an afternoon.
Fun city to walk around, with cute shops, libraries, antique stores and a harbour. It's home to the oldest shoe store in America!
126 locals recommend
Belfast
Fun city to walk around, with cute shops, libraries, antique stores and a harbour. It's home to the oldest shoe store in America!
Camden Maine Town Office
A cute harbor town with many historic sailmakers
Sightseeing
Usually less popular with tourists than the Acadia Loop Road but beautiful views!
80 locals recommend
Schoodic Point
Usually less popular with tourists than the Acadia Loop Road but beautiful views!
Winter Harbor Light
Schoodic Loop RoadCome see this iconic Maine lighthouse!