Things to Do

  • 44 North Coffee

    DEER ISLE/STONINGTON

    The best coffee on Deer Isle! A woman-owned local coffee shop and roastery with locations in Deer Isle and Stonington. Stop in for a cup of coffee and a pastry.

  • Aragosta at Goose Cove

    DEER ISLE

    An incredible restaurant and inn in Deer Isle. Aragosta at Goose Cove sits among one of Maine’s most spectacular and pristine oceanfront locations. Recently named “Best Waterfront Restaurant in Maine”, it features a seasonal farm to table menu. By working directly with local fishermen and farmers, Aragosta is able to offer an ever-changing, fresh menu.

    Also, check out their market Piccolo Mercato. Open Friday 4:30pm-6:30pm. Saturday & Sunday 10:30am-5:30pm. Market includes sandwiches, wine, pre-made cocktails, and baked goods.

  • Stonington Farmers Market

    STONINGTON

    Friday from 10:00am-12:00pm

    Other local farmers market:

    Blue Hill Fairgrounds, Saturday, 9am-11:30am

  • Turtle Gallery

    DEER ISLE

    Fine Art, Sculpture & Contemporary Craft since 1982.

    Here you will also find my incredibly talented aunt’s pottery on display (Abigail Milner).

  • Barred Island Preserve

    DEER ISLE

    Now owned by the Nature Conservancy, this 28 acre natural sanctuary was once owned by Frederick Law Olmsted, the famed landscape architect responsible for the creation of New York’s Central Park, among many other places (shoutout to Groton!). He was also one of the founding fathers of the national park system. 1.5 miles of nature trails wind through a dark, moss blanketed forest to the beaches on either side of the sand bar that lead to Barred Island.

  • Additional Hiking Trails

    DEER ISLE

    -Shore Acres Preserve (Shore Acres Preserve Loop, Goldthread Trail or Stonewall Trail)

    -Tennis Preserve Loop

    -Settlement Quarry Preserve Trail

    -Crockett Cove Woods

    -Lily Pond Park

    *Please check out All Trails for specific trail maps and additional information

  • The Island Country Club

    DEER ISLE

    A nearby golf course open to visitors for any guests who are looking to get a quick round in before the wedding ceremony!

  • For those in search of Maine lobster

    DEER ISLE/STONINGTON/SURRY/PENOBSCOT

    -LDI Lobster: Lobster rolls overlooking the Deer Isle Bridge

    -Burnt Cove Boil: enjoy steamed lobster and crab fresh from the sea on waterfront picnic tables. Monday-Thursday 6-7:30pm reservation only.

    -Perry’s Lobster: classic lobster shack with outdoor seating on a pier overlooking Blue Hill Bay with views of Mount Desert Island. BYOB.

    -Bagaduce Lunch: a casual roadside fish shack on the Bagaduce River but not to be overlooked! Named an American Classic by the James Beard Foundation.

    & so much more!

  • Stonington Ice Cream Company

    STONINGTON

    Emy loved coming here from Swans Island (where there are no stores and certainly no ice cream shops) via their motorboat for an ice cream cone growing up - just like Sal in “One Morning in Maine”.

  • Bucklyn Coffee

    BLUE HILL

    A great local coffee shop.

  • Rooster Brother

    ELLSWORTH

    Rooster Brother is the store for cooks. Housed in a magnificent Victorian building, the main floor features specialty cookware, linens and beautiful things for the home, and the lower level consists of specialty food, wine, cheese and our coffee roasting operation. A favorite in Emy’s family!

  • Wooden Boat School

    BROOKLIN

    Visit the famed Wooden Boat School in Brooklin.

  • Blue Hill Books

    BLUE HILL

    A quaint local book store.

  • Cynthia Winings Gallery

    BLUE HILL

    Contemporary art gallery, showcasing established and up and coming Maine artists, in an old barn in downtown Blue Hill.

  • Blue Hill Mountain

    BLUE HILL

    Part of the Blue Hill Heritage Trust. Seven different trails between 1-2 miles long will lead you to the summit where you will find an expansive view of the Blue Hill Peninsula.

    Trail Map:

    https://bluehillheritagetrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Blue-Hill-Mountain-1.pdf

  • Tinder Hearth

    BROOKSVILLE

    Wood-fired bakery using organic and local flours to bake sourdough pizzas, pastries and bread. Outdoor dining in their garden.

  • El El Frijoles

    SEDGWICK

    Outdoor dining taqueria - made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients.

  • Roaring Lion

    SEDGWICK

    Farm, market, cafe - known to have a great burger!

  • Devta Doolan Studio

    DEER ISLE VILLAGE

    Studio featuring Devta Doolan Jewelry and other ceramics and designs.

  • Things to do in Castine

    CASTINE

    Adam Gallery - Oil paintings by Susan Adam and Josh Adam

    Gallery B - Featuring contemporary fine art by local artists

    Tennis - The Castine Golf Club is open to the public and has three tennis courts.

    The Wilson Museum

    Castine Historical Society

    Castine Kayak Adventures

  • Arborvine Restaurant

    BLUE HILL

    Farm-to-table fine dining in Blue Hill for those looking for a great dinner spot on Friday night before the welcome drinks!