Discover the Easternmost Edge
From West to DownEast
DownEast Acadia hugs Maine’s rough-hewn northeastern coast from the Penobscot Bay to the St. Croix River, encompassing an astounding 2,330 miles of coastline and 5,600 square miles of wide-open space. With that much ground to cover, we’d like to introduce you to the variety that awaits you in our seven Travel Regions, each offering its own distinctly unique take on the DownEast Acadia experience.
Our Travel Regions
Blue Hill Peninsula
Stonington
Castine
Deer Isle
Blue Hill
Ellsworth Region
Ellsworth
Hancock
Lamoine
Franklin
Mount Desert Island
Bar Harbor
Southwest Harbor
Tremont
Bass Harbor
Schoodic to Jonesport
Sullivan
Winter Harbor
Milbridge
Cherryfield
Machias Bay Region
Machias
Roque Bluffs
Bucks Harbor
Whitneyville
Grand Lakes Region
Grand Lake Stream
Princeton
Danforth
East Grand Lake
Way Downeast
Eastport
Calais
Lubec
Campobello Island
Acadia National Park
America’s first national park in the eastern United States—boasts 50,000 acres with more than 150 miles of hiking trails, an extensive network of Carriage Roads for biking, the 27-mile Park Loop Road, and the majestic Cadillac Mountain
Cadillac Mountain
Sand Beach
Thunder Hole
Otter Point
Jordan Pond
Somes Sound
Adventure Further
Explore the rugged majesty of DownEast Acadia, where dramatic cliffs tower over bustling harbors. Savor the region’s iconic flavors: from oceanside lobster bakes to the unrivaled sweetness of wild blueberry pie. Set out on a whale watching or birding adventure and feel the first rays of sunshine to warm the United States.
Local Curated Itineraries
Although Downeast Maine is truly a paradise for vacationers, it is also a place where natural phenomena such as seasons, tides, and weather still dictate what lies ahead each day. Let us help you plan your trip with our itineraries.
DIY Your Adventure
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Your Maine Bucket List
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DownEast Acadia Events
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