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    • Attractions
    • Day Trip – Blue Hill
    • Day Trip – Deer Isle
    • Day Trip – Acadia
    • Day Trip – Schoodic
  • Places To Stay
  • Food & Drink
  • Shopping
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From Downtown
to Downeast

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Food & Drink

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a group hanging out along the Union River

You can get
there from
here.

Downeast Maine is more than one national park. It’s filled with hundreds of local treasures. Let Ellsworth mark the start of your own treasure map. Follow it through the Blue Hill Peninsula and down to Deer Isle. Head way Downeast to Schoodic or even as far as Machias and the Bold Coast. Or just head up Main Street and stumble upon your new favorite shop…And if you really want to go for it, get off the main road and see what delights are hidden on the side streets. From Ellsworth, you can get to all these places. And we can also help you get to a state of mind – curiosity, wonder, delight, peace, authenticity. That’s what discovery is all about.

Downeast Attractions
approaching the facade of the Black House at Woodlawn

STOCK UP

Before adventure time, make sure you’re prepared with snacks, sunscreen, gear, and anything else you might have forgotten or may need to make your day complete. With plenty of convenient shopping options for stocking up on necessities, Ellsworth makes it easy to get what you need and get to exploring.

Head Out

Whether you want to stay close and explore downtown or historic Woodlawn, head to the coast and discover hidden seaside gems, or go inland for serene hiking or paddling, Ellsworth’s central location makes it the perfect starting point. Check out our suggested itineraries if you need some inspiration, or set out on your own and discover something delightful for yourself.

Recharge

After a day of exploration and discovery, head back to Ellsworth to refuel and recharge. You’ll find an array of food options: family-friendly, pubs and breweries, even fine-dining. Unwind as the sun sets and you savor the day’s memories. And if you literally need to recharge your electric vehicle, you’ll find charging stations conveniently located at shopping centers and in
the City Hall lot.

HAPPENING AROUND ELLSWORTH

Celebrate the bounty of our oceans as local restaurants serve up dishes that spotlight the tastes and textures of local seaweeds. Check it out in late April/early May in Downtown Ellsworth.

Maine Craft Weekend comes alive in Ellsworth, with a sculpture trail walk, open galleries and craft tables selling locally made artisan goods. Check it out in early October.

Saddle up to several craft brew tasting stations and enjoy live music and pizza in the beer garden at Ellsworth’s own Fogtown Brewing Company. Check it out in late October.

LODGING

From comfortable hotels to quaint BnBs, find the perfect place to call it a night and get some rest.

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Getting Here

By car, plane, or boat, you can get here from just about anywhere. Discover the best way for you to enjoy your journey to Ellsworth.

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Discover Spring in Downeast.

Beat the summer crowds and enjoy beautiful flowers across the countryside. Fans of the Lupine Lady know this is the time to visit! The weather may not always cooperate, but the intrepid explorer will find plenty to do and solitude to match during Spring.

Download a spring planning brochure

Fall awaits
(without the peak season crowds)

With summer vacation over and kids going back to school, you won’t find crowds and lines. Instead, cool, crisp nights and radiant fall foliage. If you seek rocky coastlines and glorious inland leaf peeping, then Ellsworth is the spot for you.

download a Fall planning brochure

Learn More

Click the links below to download one of our regional guides.

Spring
Guide

Fall
Guide

Dining
Guide

Shopping
Guide

Regional
Map

SO MUCH TO DISCOVER.

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