Mount Desert Island [Apr 15-Oct 31]
Food Scene [Around the Island]
My favorite spot on the island to grab lobster. The entire vibe of the place is amazing and you are usually eating fresh lobster that was just recently caught.
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Thurston's Lobster Pound
9 Thurston RdMy favorite spot on the island to grab lobster. The entire vibe of the place is amazing and you are usually eating fresh lobster that was just recently caught.
My second favorite lobster place on the island and the location is great!
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Beal's Lobster Pier
182 Clark Point RdMy second favorite lobster place on the island and the location is great!
Imagine if a Southerner and a New Englander got married and opened a restaurant on the island. This is that exact place, and the food is always great!
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Peter Trout’s Tavern & Inn
48 Shore RdImagine if a Southerner and a New Englander got married and opened a restaurant on the island. This is that exact place, and the food is always great!
This is a small convenience store/market that also has a deli that makes great quick sandwiches to eat if you want something quick, light, and fast. Its been family run for many years and is my FAVORITE sandwich spot. This is an old school Maine General Store, which means it is CASH ONLY.
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Town Hill Market
1339 ME-102This is a small convenience store/market that also has a deli that makes great quick sandwiches to eat if you want something quick, light, and fast. Its been family run for many years and is my FAVORITE sandwich spot. This is an old school Maine General Store, which means it is CASH ONLY.
Great breakfast spot if you are over in the Southwest Harbor area.
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Milagro Coffee & Espresso
204 Main StGreat breakfast spot if you are over in the Southwest Harbor area.
This may not seem like the place for the best pies, but Francis at this shop is known around town as the "Pie Queen" for her delicious pies. Rumors are she will close down the store in the winter and open in 2023 as a Pie ONLY store.
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Quietside Cafe and Ice Cream shop
11 Seal Cove RdThis may not seem like the place for the best pies, but Francis at this shop is known around town as the "Pie Queen" for her delicious pies. Rumors are she will close down the store in the winter and open in 2023 as a Pie ONLY store.
Sightseeing
One of the most beautiful spots on the island. Artists have traveled to this exact spot to paint the scenery since the 1700s.
Somesville Library
1116 Main StOne of the most beautiful spots on the island. Artists have traveled to this exact spot to paint the scenery since the 1700s.
A very peaceful garden filled with flowers and butterflies.
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Charlotte Rhoades Garden and Butterfly Park
191 Main StA very peaceful garden filled with flowers and butterflies.
The #1 best spot on the island to catch the sunrise. You will be very happy you woke up early.
Otter Cliff Overlook
Park Loop RoadThe #1 best spot on the island to catch the sunrise. You will be very happy you woke up early.
Offers cruises around the island running in morning and afternoon as well as a sunset cruise.
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Sea Princess Cruises
26 Sea StOffers cruises around the island running in morning and afternoon as well as a sunset cruise.
A very short walk but you can see the ocean and a very old lighthouse!
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Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
116 Lighthouse RdA very short walk but you can see the ocean and a very old lighthouse!
Activities
A great location to go for a light swim with the kids. There are a few entrances to Echo Lake for swimming.
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Echo Lake Beach
Echo Lake Beach RdA great location to go for a light swim with the kids. There are a few entrances to Echo Lake for swimming.
Once Low Tide happens the water reveals a land bridge for people to walk, bike, or drive over to Bar Island to explore. Check Tide Times to see when this is available to cross
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Bar Island Trails
Bar Island TrailOnce Low Tide happens the water reveals a land bridge for people to walk, bike, or drive over to Bar Island to explore. Check Tide Times to see when this is available to cross
Take a trip and go Whale Watching - I have never done this but have had it recommended to me by other people.
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Bark Harbor
150 Main StTake a trip and go Whale Watching - I have never done this but have had it recommended to me by other people.
A short hike with almost no elevation at all. This is good if you have kids with you on the trip. The end of the trail opens out to the rocky shore where you can walk along the beach and get some great views!
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Wonderland Trail
Wonderland TrailA short hike with almost no elevation at all. This is good if you have kids with you on the trip. The end of the trail opens out to the rocky shore where you can walk along the beach and get some great views!
If you want to spend some time doing a Wine Tasting as a group they have daily tastings Tues-Sun 10-4pm
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Bar Harbor Cellars
854 ME-3If you want to spend some time doing a Wine Tasting as a group they have daily tastings Tues-Sun 10-4pm
Quick little trail that borders the water and has some cool views. If you are walking downtown take a turn for a short detour!
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The Shore Path
The Shore PathQuick little trail that borders the water and has some cool views. If you are walking downtown take a turn for a short detour!
Food Scene [Downtown Bar Harbor]
My go-to spot for coffee in the morning as well as breakfast sandwiches. They also have a website so you can order ahead and not wait in line if you'd like.
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Choco-Latte
240 Main StMy go-to spot for coffee in the morning as well as breakfast sandwiches. They also have a website so you can order ahead and not wait in line if you'd like.
This is one of my favorite spots to eat. Is in on a side street so it is not as busy as the other restaurants and usually there is availability.
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Side Street Cafe
49 Rodick StThis is one of my favorite spots to eat. Is in on a side street so it is not as busy as the other restaurants and usually there is availability.
An excellent place to eat where the owner really cares about the dishes and is always coming up with something new. The owner is also usually the main bartender.
Finback Ale House
30 Cottage StreetAn excellent place to eat where the owner really cares about the dishes and is always coming up with something new. The owner is also usually the main bartender.
This is the Irish Pub that is the CLOSEST to Ireland in the entire country. There is also a sign showing the distance to Ireland from the bar.
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Leary's Landing Irish Pub
156 Main StThis is the Irish Pub that is the CLOSEST to Ireland in the entire country. There is also a sign showing the distance to Ireland from the bar.
Blaze
198 Main StGreat spot for Pizza or Tacos, food is always awesome!
A staple on West Street for almost 2 decades with the same owners. Awesome spacious place for some great Seafood or Drinks at the large bar. They reinvested into the business and knocked down their little restaurant and rebuilt West Street Cafe as a beautiful 2 story restaurant a few years ago.
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West Street Cafe
76 West StA staple on West Street for almost 2 decades with the same owners. Awesome spacious place for some great Seafood or Drinks at the large bar. They reinvested into the business and knocked down their little restaurant and rebuilt West Street Cafe as a beautiful 2 story restaurant a few years ago.