Define Your Own True Maine | DownEast Acadia Regional Tourism

Camping

DownEast Acadia offers some of the best camping in Maine. Campsites with gorgeous views of oceans, lakes, and mountains in secluded locations and nearby cities and towns. Whether in a tent or RV, it’s your home-away-from-home. It is a great way to enjoy Maine’s night sky, letting the Milky Way and sometimes even the aurora borealis shine bright!

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Define Your Own True Maine

Across 100 miles as the crow flies from Bar Harbor and Acadia to the banks of the St. Croix River and its Canadian gateway, explore an unbelievable 2,330 miles of coastline. With 5,600 square miles from end to end, DownEast Acadia offers visitors lots of room for exploration.

The Blue Hill Peninsula is home to historic Castine, industrious Stonington, and artsy Blue Hill. Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor are at the heart of Mount Desert Island.

Anglers will love downtime in Grand Lake Stream. Ellsworth is a crossroads for commerce, while each morning the sun rises first over Bay of Fundy and Campobello.

From the heights of the Penobscot Narrows Bridge to the depths of the Old Sow, —the largest whirlpool on our side of the planet, and the Way DownEast cities from Machias, to Lubec, Eastport to Calais — each DownEast Acadia community offers a unique True Maine experience.

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Eastport, Bay of Fundy, and Campobello

Running from the eastern shore to Machias Bay to the Bay of Fundy, the area referred to as Eastport, Bay of Fundy, and Campobello has much...more>

Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, and Mount Desert Island

Located ten miles south of Ellsworth on Route 3, Trenton welcomes visitors to Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park. Along the road...more>

Grand Lakes: Inland DownEast

The Grand Lakes region of DownEast Acadia is an inland paradise filled with outdoor recreation opportunities that have been attracting...more>

Schoodic to Jonesport

Traveling from Schoodic to Jonesport covers a wide variety of terrain formed by glaciers: wild blueberry barrens, hiking trails atop...more>

Ellsworth Area

The Ellsworth area is the crossroads of the DownEast Acadia region. Ellsworth proper boasts tree-lined streets and a lively downtown with...more>

Machias Bay Area

As you head into the Machias Bay area along U.S. 1, the first village one arrives in is Whitneyville. Tucked away on the Machias River and...more>

The Bold Coast

Running from working waterfronts of Winter Harbor and Milbridge to the small town of Calais, The Bold Coast section of DownEast Acadia can...more>

Blue Hill Peninsula

Welcome to the Blue Hill Peninsula, filled with small-town charm and character. Sheltered harbors, lighthouses, and picturesque islands make...more>

Lubec

The charming coastal town of Lubec is famous for its iconic red and white striped lighthouse set on the U.S. easternmost point of land....more>

Events

8/5/21

Maritime Concert with Castlebay: Songs of the Sea, Ships, & Sailors

The Castine Historical Society hosts an outdoor evening of traditional seafaring songs of Maine,...

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Deals

4/25/21 – 7/20/21

WE DID IT - ELOPEMENT GETAWAY!

Looking for a picture-perfect spot to celebrate your union? You can exchange your vows at the Vesper Hill Children's Chapel; at a classic New England lighthouse; on a historic schooner; in a park overlooking the harbor or on the shores of the Penobscot...

5/14/21 – 7/16/21

Goat Yoga

Part yoga, part goat snuggling, all smiles! Goat yoga classes at Smiling Hill Farm include mama goats, baby goats, and yogis in a large outdoor pen. These are beginner friendly, all levels yoga classes! Option to grab some tasty treats from the Ice Cream...

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