Barb's Downeast Guidebook
Hidden trails
This little gem is part of the Maine Coast Heritage Trust. It features a lovely hike away from all the tourists, ending at a quiet stone beach ideal for kids to go wading. Also a good place to see the sunset.
Blue Horizons Preserve
Fire Road 800This little gem is part of the Maine Coast Heritage Trust. It features a lovely hike away from all the tourists, ending at a quiet stone beach ideal for kids to go wading. Also a good place to see the sunset.
A short, easy walk through the woods down to the Union River. Bring bug spray!
Jordan Homestead Preserve
46 Bayside RdA short, easy walk through the woods down to the Union River. Bring bug spray!
A nearby trail through beautiful woods ending at the Union River, with lovely views of eagles and boats. Good place to picnic. About 1/2 mile each way on a slight incline.
Indian Point Trail
17 Tinker Farm WayA nearby trail through beautiful woods ending at the Union River, with lovely views of eagles and boats. Good place to picnic. About 1/2 mile each way on a slight incline.
Swimming
The most popular swimming spot on the island and the only Sand Beach for miles around. You'll need a park pass, and parking is at a premium in the summer so go early. Feel free to borrow the beach chairs.
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Sand Beach
The most popular swimming spot on the island and the only Sand Beach for miles around. You'll need a park pass, and parking is at a premium in the summer so go early. Feel free to borrow the beach chairs.
Echo Lake Beach
Echo Lake Beach RdGreat swimming beach on a lovely lake.
Newbury Neck Beach
1017-1049 Newbury Neck RdTry this one if you'd like to get away from the crowds.
Snow shoeing and cross country skiing
Find a map of the carriage roads to print out here :
https://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/upload/CRUMmap.pdf
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Carriage Road
Aunt Betty Pond Carriage RoadFind a map of the carriage roads to print out here :
https://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/upload/CRUMmap.pdf
Restaurants - Ellsworth/Trenton
PROVENDER KITCHEN + BAR
112 Main StEllsworth Pat's Pizza
396 High StFogtown Brewing Company
25 Pine StLocal brewery. Often has live music, pizza
Helen's
55 Downeast HighwaySeafood, home cooking
Riverside Cafe
151 W Main StHomey, comfortable, good food.
Union River Lobster Pot
8 South StLobster, seafood, American
Lunt's Gateway Lobster Pound
1133 Bar Harbor RdLobstah!
Steamy Buddha Cafe & Yoga
50 Church StVegetarian and vegan -- and very yummy!
Best Sri Lankan food I've ever tasted. It can be pretty spicy, but you can ask the chef to tone it down.
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Serendib Indian And Sri Lankan
2 State StBest Sri Lankan food I've ever tasted. It can be pretty spicy, but you can ask the chef to tone it down.
Fogtown Bar Harbor
33 Cottage StreetLocal brewery
Restaurants - Bar Harbor
Havana
318 Main StGreat high end food, good for a romantic date
Galyn's
17 Main StreetGood food, lobster, American cuisine. Right on Main Street near pier
Cafe This Way
14 Mt Desert StGreat breakfast
Side Street Cafe
49 Rodick St