Guidebook for Franklin
Food Scene
Finelli Pizzeria
12 Downeast HighwayGreat thin crust pizza.
Asian fusion - sushi, Thai and Chinese food. Always a line to get in, so reservations are recommended.
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Shinbashi
139 High StAsian fusion - sushi, Thai and Chinese food. Always a line to get in, so reservations are recommended.
David's favorite pancakes - breakfast and lunch; cash only.
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Martha's Diner
151 High StDavid's favorite pancakes - breakfast and lunch; cash only.
Sylvia's Cafe
248 State StLocal spot for breakfast and lunch.
Seasonal spot for seafood overlooking the Union River.
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Union River Lobster Pot
8 South StSeasonal spot for seafood overlooking the Union River.
Family style restaurant with something for every taste, from lobster to hot dogs. A safe bet if you have a group with varied tastes. Iconic blueberry pie.
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Helen's
55 Downeast HighwayFamily style restaurant with something for every taste, from lobster to hot dogs. A safe bet if you have a group with varied tastes. Iconic blueberry pie.
Great spot near Schoodic for casual dining, from local seafood to burgers and beer.
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The Pickled Wrinkle
9 E Schoodic DrGreat spot near Schoodic for casual dining, from local seafood to burgers and beer.
Local seafood and family fare, something for everyone.
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Fisherman's Galley Restaurant
7 Newman StLocal seafood and family fare, something for everyone.
Great view over the harbor; outdoor deck for drinks and dining. If the dinner menu is outside your budget, the breakfast is wallet-friendly and will let you enjoy the locale.
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The Looking Glass Restaurant
50 Eden StreetGreat view over the harbor; outdoor deck for drinks and dining. If the dinner menu is outside your budget, the breakfast is wallet-friendly and will let you enjoy the locale.
Modern farm-to-table cuisine and local seafood.
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Ironbound Restaurant & Inn
1513 US-1Modern farm-to-table cuisine and local seafood.
Where locals go for steak; relaxed bistro atmosphere.
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Chippers Restaurant
1239 US-1Where locals go for steak; relaxed bistro atmosphere.
Fine dining in Hancock, Maine! Classic traditional fare such as steak and rack of lamb, plus seafood.
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Crocker House Country Inn
967 Point RdFine dining in Hancock, Maine! Classic traditional fare such as steak and rack of lamb, plus seafood.
Funky roadhouse atmosphere; beer and mixed drinks; lobster; broiled, baked and fried seafood. Hamburgers, sandwiches, mac & cheese and other family favorites for those not wanting seafood. The demand can sometimes outpace the waitstaff; if you go prepared to be patient, you will enjoy it more.
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Ruth and Wimpy's Restaurant
792 US-1Funky roadhouse atmosphere; beer and mixed drinks; lobster; broiled, baked and fried seafood. Hamburgers, sandwiches, mac & cheese and other family favorites for those not wanting seafood. The demand can sometimes outpace the waitstaff; if you go prepared to be patient, you will enjoy it more.
Beautiful view overlooking the harbor, good food, friendly service. Perfect spot for dinner after a day at Schoodic!
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Bunker's Wharf Restaurant
260 E Schoodic DrBeautiful view overlooking the harbor, good food, friendly service. Perfect spot for dinner after a day at Schoodic!
Local favorite for fried seafood, also has burgers and soft serve ice cream. Arcade and playground to keep kids entertained.
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Jordan's Snack Bar
200 Douglas HighwayLocal favorite for fried seafood, also has burgers and soft serve ice cream. Arcade and playground to keep kids entertained.
Delicious Indian and Sri Lankan food; small seating area and take out.
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Serendib Indian And Sri Lankan
2 State StDelicious Indian and Sri Lankan food; small seating area and take out.
Great variety of wraps, burritos and light bites with fresh ingredients - popular local lunch spot.
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86 This
125 Main StGreat variety of wraps, burritos and light bites with fresh ingredients - popular local lunch spot.
Half the menu is classic seafood shack fare (fried haddock, fried scallops, fried clams, french fries, lobster and crab rolls); the other half of the menu is Korean. Really. Popular with locals and almost always busy. Although it has "takeout" in the name, there are some picnic tables.
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Yu Takeout
674 US-1Half the menu is classic seafood shack fare (fried haddock, fried scallops, fried clams, french fries, lobster and crab rolls); the other half of the menu is Korean. Really. Popular with locals and almost always busy. Although it has "takeout" in the name, there are some picnic tables.
Tired of seafood? Manny's brings excellent fresh Greek food to Ellsworth. The menu is limited to keep prices reasonable; gyros, chicken or pork souvlaki, salads and of course baklava! Delicious; open for lunch or dinner.
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Manny's Greek Grill
248 State StTired of seafood? Manny's brings excellent fresh Greek food to Ellsworth. The menu is limited to keep prices reasonable; gyros, chicken or pork souvlaki, salads and of course baklava! Delicious; open for lunch or dinner.
Family friendly, with something for everyone from burgers to classic Maine seafood.
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Geddy's
19 Main StFamily friendly, with something for everyone from burgers to classic Maine seafood.
Seafood place locals frequent, slightly up the downeast coast in Millbridge, a working waterfront town. Great place to eat after a boat tour with Robertson's Sea Tours!
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Chipman's Wharf
304 Wyman RdSeafood place locals frequent, slightly up the downeast coast in Millbridge, a working waterfront town. Great place to eat after a boat tour with Robertson's Sea Tours!
Essentials
Closest gas and basic groceries to our cottage; small diner serves breakfast and lunch.
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Franklin Trading Post
33 Blackswoods RoadClosest gas and basic groceries to our cottage; small diner serves breakfast and lunch.
Gas and basic groceries close to the cottage - also pizza, fried chicken, sandwiches and burgers if you need a quick bite.
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Tideway Market Irving
750 US-1Gas and basic groceries close to the cottage - also pizza, fried chicken, sandwiches and burgers if you need a quick bite.
Hancock Grocery
1381 US-1Gas and groceries; deli counter, homemade bakery and pizza.
Shopping
Walmart Supercenter
17 Myrick StHannaford Supermarket
86 Cottage StGrocery and pharmacy.
Natural food and supplements; hard to find and specialty items.
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John Edward's Market Inc.
158 Main StNatural food and supplements; hard to find and specialty items.
A selection of items from this iconic retailer's inventory at reduced prices.
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L.L.Bean Ellsworth
150 High StA selection of items from this iconic retailer's inventory at reduced prices.
Reny's has everything you need to live, from groceries to household goods to clothes. Good prices, good selection for local shopping.
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Reny's Department Store
175 High StReny's has everything you need to live, from groceries to household goods to clothes. Good prices, good selection for local shopping.
Shaw's
175 High StGrocery and pharmacy
Arts & Culture
Abbe Museum
26 Mt Desert StHistory of native cultures.
Natural history of the area.
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George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History
105 Eden StNatural history of the area.
Penobscot Marine Museum
2 Church StLocal history; marine history.
Historical fort overlooking the Penobscot River. The bridge observatory tower offers great views.
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Fort Knox ne-Penobscot Narrows Observatory
740 Ft Knox RdHistorical fort overlooking the Penobscot River. The bridge observatory tower offers great views.
Sightseeing
The Blackwoods Scenic Byway is a beautiful drive through old growth trees, with many spots along the way for swimming, hiking and views: http://www.exploremaine.org/byways/downeast/blackwoods.shtml
Blacks Woods Road
Blacks Woods RoadThe Blackwoods Scenic Byway is a beautiful drive through old growth trees, with many spots along the way for swimming, hiking and views: http://www.exploremaine.org/byways/downeast/blackwoods.shtml
Park on the US/Canada border which contains the summer home of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Beautiful ocean views and hiking terrain at the north end of downeast Maine. A great day trip from Franklin. Stop in Machias for blueberry pie at Helen's flagship restaurant.
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Campobello Island
Park on the US/Canada border which contains the summer home of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Beautiful ocean views and hiking terrain at the north end of downeast Maine. A great day trip from Franklin. Stop in Machias for blueberry pie at Helen's flagship restaurant.
Everything Else
Huge barn full of antiques and books at reasonable prices. There is something for everyone, making it a great rainy day spot!
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Big Chicken Barn
1768 Bucksport RdHuge barn full of antiques and books at reasonable prices. There is something for everyone, making it a great rainy day spot!
Parks and outdoors
Great picnic spot, nice beach, mostly visited by locals - typically uncrowded.
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Lamoine State Park
23 State Park RdGreat picnic spot, nice beach, mostly visited by locals - typically uncrowded.
Marlboro Beach, Lamoine, ME 04605, USA
Another quiet local beach that doesn't see a lot of crowds
Captain Jaime Roberston only takes out six passengers at a time, so you'll have a personal experience and if you tell him what you want to see (eg puffins, seals, a lobster trap) he will customize your trip. He leaves from Millbridge, a working waterfront town 25 miles up the coast that does not see a lot of tourists. Highly recommend!
Robertson Sea Tours
Captain Jaime Roberston only takes out six passengers at a time, so you'll have a personal experience and if you tell him what you want to see (eg puffins, seals, a lobster trap) he will customize your trip. He leaves from Millbridge, a working waterfront town 25 miles up the coast that does not see a lot of tourists. Highly recommend!
Iconic lighthouse near the town of Lubec that is the easternmost point in the continental US and looks out toward Grand Manan island, Canada. 1.5 hour drive from the loft; great excursion a rainy day drive.
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IQuoddy Head State Park
973 S Lubec RdIconic lighthouse near the town of Lubec that is the easternmost point in the continental US and looks out toward Grand Manan island, Canada. 1.5 hour drive from the loft; great excursion a rainy day drive.
Beautiful coastal state park on the way to points north such as Quoddy Head light and Lubec.
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Roque Bluffs State Park
145 Schoppee Point RdBeautiful coastal state park on the way to points north such as Quoddy Head light and Lubec.
Another gem of a state park on the way north; hiking along rocky cliffs.
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Cobscook Bay State Park
40 South Edmunds RoadAnother gem of a state park on the way north; hiking along rocky cliffs.
Schoodic is part of Acadia National Park, separated geographically from the more well known section of the park on Mount Desert Island. Here you'll find fewer crowds, a rocky shore and some gorgeous hikes.
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Schoodic Point
Schoodic is part of Acadia National Park, separated geographically from the more well known section of the park on Mount Desert Island. Here you'll find fewer crowds, a rocky shore and some gorgeous hikes.