Stonington and the surrounding areas
Food scene
Long standing Deer Isle farm selling fresh produce. Also on site is a world class gallery with the work of two artists featuring ceramics, metal sculptures and textiles. Be sure to visit their website and Instagram for opening hours and details.
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Yellow Birch Farm
73 Reach RdLong standing Deer Isle farm selling fresh produce. Also on site is a world class gallery with the work of two artists featuring ceramics, metal sculptures and textiles. Be sure to visit their website and Instagram for opening hours and details.
Great coffee shop right in town with pastries, breads and fantastic beans. The Stonington location is seasonal so check their site and if necessary visit their Deer Isle location instead.
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44 North Coffee
70 Main StGreat coffee shop right in town with pastries, breads and fantastic beans. The Stonington location is seasonal so check their site and if necessary visit their Deer Isle location instead.
Great local market featuring lobster, fresh fish, local meats, eggs and a small pantry selection
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Coldwater Seafood
100 N Main StGreat local market featuring lobster, fresh fish, local meats, eggs and a small pantry selection
Great Mexican with daily specials featuring local seafood
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EL EL FRIJOLES, Mexican Food
41 Caterpillar Hill RdGreat Mexican with daily specials featuring local seafood
Open in the Summer, wonderful casual seafront spot with all the classics
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LDI Lobster
202 Little Deer Isle RoadOpen in the Summer, wonderful casual seafront spot with all the classics
Formal dining with a statewide reputation. Check their site for reservations and further details.
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Aragosta at Goose Cove
300 Goose Cove RdFormal dining with a statewide reputation. Check their site for reservations and further details.
Sightseeing
Visit IHT’s website to find the best trails and nature preserves as well as information on nearby islands.
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Island Heritage Trust
420 Sunset RdVisit IHT’s website to find the best trails and nature preserves as well as information on nearby islands.
This is the nature preserve that borders our property, some of the most extraordinary mosses in the world, worth a visit and hike
Crockett Cove Woods
This is the nature preserve that borders our property, some of the most extraordinary mosses in the world, worth a visit and hike
Grocery
Local grocery store for all the basics including premade foods and spirits.
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Burnt Cove Market
1 S Burnt Cove RdLocal grocery store for all the basics including premade foods and spirits.
Shopping
Favorite antique store run by the most wonderfully knowledgeable man.
Ronald Harte Antiques
12 N Deer Isle RdWonderful antique shop with a fantastic and knowledgeable owner.
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What to pack
Always bring a rain coat, comfortable shoes and a sweater. Check local weather and be prepared for rain and fog on a moments notice.
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Kid friendly spots
There’s a wonderful park in Stonington just across from 44 North that has a great play boat. Also the Farmers Market on Fridays has an adjacent playground with lots of friendly faces.