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!
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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!
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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!
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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)!
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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!
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Bagel Central
33 Central StThis is our absolute favorite place to have breakfast in Bangor as it has the best bagels!
Our favorite coffee place along the coast!
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Green Tree Coffee & Tea
2456 Atlantic HwyOur favorite coffee place along the coast!
Batson River Fish Camp
An iconic lobster restaurant in Bar Harbor!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!