Mercedes's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Gives a sweeping 180 degree view of the village Waterfront- showing the small islands across, lobster boats, sailboats, tour boats. Best view for 4th of July Fireworks.
Walking distance ( as well as all of Village of Bar Harbor are) from property
Agamont Park
Newport DriveGives a sweeping 180 degree view of the village Waterfront- showing the small islands across, lobster boats, sailboats, tour boats. Best view for 4th of July Fireworks.
Walking distance ( as well as all of Village of Bar Harbor are) from property
Must see! Can get quite crowded in the summer with limited parking. So plan to arrive early preferably before 10 am or earlier. Enjoy blue turquoise clear water, soft sandy beach, nice swells, view of surrounding mountains, and a bonus Beehive lagoon at the back part with many little fishes for kids to enjoy! Must visit!
Starting point for Ocean Path.
Try Acadia National Parks - Stargazing at Sand Beach program. You have to sign up ahead!
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Sand Beach
Must see! Can get quite crowded in the summer with limited parking. So plan to arrive early preferably before 10 am or earlier. Enjoy blue turquoise clear water, soft sandy beach, nice swells, view of surrounding mountains, and a bonus Beehive lagoon at the back part with many little fishes for kids to enjoy! Must visit!
Starting point for Ocean Path.
Try Acadia National Parks - Stargazing at Sand Beach program. You have to sign up ahead!
Hunters Beach
Little known but nice beach usually frequented by locals
One of our favorite public beaches in the summers. We like the long stretch of shallow water which is safe for young kids to play. Still cold in the summer but the kids seem not to mind. Not as busy as other beaches. Daughter likes to play on a nice stream that runs across the beach into the ocean. Rumor has it that Martha Stewart has a house in the area
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Seal Harbor Beach
One of our favorite public beaches in the summers. We like the long stretch of shallow water which is safe for young kids to play. Still cold in the summer but the kids seem not to mind. Not as busy as other beaches. Daughter likes to play on a nice stream that runs across the beach into the ocean. Rumor has it that Martha Stewart has a house in the area
Nice pond with a walking trail( about 2 hour walk) that is a nice easy walk around the pond.Water views throughout the hike.
There is an area where you need to walk on rocks - fairly easy except for those who has balance issues.
Drop by at Jordan Pond house ( restaurant) after the hike to enjoy their delicious popovers!
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Jordan Pond
Nice pond with a walking trail( about 2 hour walk) that is a nice easy walk around the pond.Water views throughout the hike.
There is an area where you need to walk on rocks - fairly easy except for those who has balance issues.
Drop by at Jordan Pond house ( restaurant) after the hike to enjoy their delicious popovers!
Established as part of Acadia National Park 2017. Visit should take < 1 day. Very close to an hour drive from the property. Bold coast, beautiful granite rocks.
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Schoodic Point
Established as part of Acadia National Park 2017. Visit should take < 1 day. Very close to an hour drive from the property. Bold coast, beautiful granite rocks.
Little Long Pond Trailhead
Easy scenic hike. Also connects to Jordan Pond
Close to 2 hour drive from Bar Harbor- farther out downeast ( not part of Acadia ) but this is a very unique beach with ocean scrubbed smooth stones that produce a musical sound as the waves crash to and from them. The pictures don鈥檛 do justice. If you have time - very worthwhile to visit. A unique experience!
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Jasper Beach
Close to 2 hour drive from Bar Harbor- farther out downeast ( not part of Acadia ) but this is a very unique beach with ocean scrubbed smooth stones that produce a musical sound as the waves crash to and from them. The pictures don鈥檛 do justice. If you have time - very worthwhile to visit. A unique experience!
Ocean Path
Ocean PathMust do-easy hike. Amazing views! Starts off from Sand Beach
beautiful relaxing hike - part of the carriage roads. You may kayak or canoe on the lake
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Eagle Lake
beautiful relaxing hike - part of the carriage roads. You may kayak or canoe on the lake
Favorite among locals. Can get crowded. Water is a little cold even in summer. But people still swim. The kids don鈥檛 seem to mind
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Echo Lake Beach
Echo Lake Beach RdFavorite among locals. Can get crowded. Water is a little cold even in summer. But people still swim. The kids don鈥檛 seem to mind
Branch Lake
Favorite among locals. crystal clear water, sandy beach.
Nice to visit after Jasper Beach. This is way far down to downeast Maine in Machias. About 2 hours away from Bar Harbor. Beach on one side, lake on the other
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Roque Bluffs State Park
145 Schoppee Point RdNice to visit after Jasper Beach. This is way far down to downeast Maine in Machias. About 2 hours away from Bar Harbor. Beach on one side, lake on the other
Easy flat walk. You will see lakes, a beaver dam. Many points of entry but entry from Hull鈥檚 cove visitor center with most parking area, but starts with a steeper hill climb.
E bikes good option to explore the carriage roads.
May also start from Eagle lake
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Carriage Road
Aunt Betty Pond Carriage RoadEasy flat walk. You will see lakes, a beaver dam. Many points of entry but entry from Hull鈥檚 cove visitor center with most parking area, but starts with a steeper hill climb.
E bikes good option to explore the carriage roads.
May also start from Eagle lake
Bar Harbor
Plan your trip around low tide to walk the sand bar to Bar Island and walk up a trail to the top for nice views of Bar Harbor. Plan to be back in 1.5 hours so you don鈥檛 have to take a $50 water taxi back to Bar harbor .
This is a short walk from the house
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Bar Island Trails
Bar Island TrailPlan your trip around low tide to walk the sand bar to Bar Island and walk up a trail to the top for nice views of Bar Harbor. Plan to be back in 1.5 hours so you don鈥檛 have to take a $50 water taxi back to Bar harbor .
This is a short walk from the house
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
116 Lighthouse RdIconic lighthouse in Bass Harbor
Nice place to visit after Jasper Beach. Not part of Acadia National Park
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Roque Bluffs State Park
145 Schoppee Point RdNice place to visit after Jasper Beach. Not part of Acadia National Park
historic area, nice views. there is also a nice beach in the property. This is part of Canada- bring your passports.
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Roosevelt Campobello International Park
459 Route 774historic area, nice views. there is also a nice beach in the property. This is part of Canada- bring your passports.
Drop by at beginning of trip to get birds eye view of Acadia- its history etc . It will guide you what to look for in your adventures. Come early. Hours 830am-430pm
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Hulls Cove Visitor Center
25 Visitor Center RdDrop by at beginning of trip to get birds eye view of Acadia- its history etc . It will guide you what to look for in your adventures. Come early. Hours 830am-430pm
Ship Harbor Trail
Ship Harbor TrailNice easy walk - enjoy tidepools
Near Ship Harbor Trail. Easy walk. Tidepools. Near Bass Harbor lighthouse
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Wonderland Trail
Wonderland TrailNear Ship Harbor Trail. Easy walk. Tidepools. Near Bass Harbor lighthouse
Should be the highlight of your trip. Be the first to see sunrise in the East Coast. Sunrise is my preference. Sunset also beautiful. While you can see both from other places, they pale in comparison in its grandeur and majesty. It is worth waking up at 4 am!
To drive up- you Need advanced vehicle online reservation which costs$6, plus a park pass.
You may hikeup through the Cadillac North or South Ridge trail. No need for park pass or reservation.
You may also pay for a ride through a shuttle for $10 per way ( Cadillac Mountain Shuttle). They leave every hour.
Be prepared for a cooler temperature with the elevation. If you plan to stay longer, you may bring a beach chair and a blanket.
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Cadillac Mountain
707 Cadillac Summit RdShould be the highlight of your trip. Be the first to see sunrise in the East Coast. Sunrise is my preference. Sunset also beautiful. While you can see both from other places, they pale in comparison in its grandeur and majesty. It is worth waking up at 4 am!
To drive up- you Need advanced vehicle online reservation which costs$6, plus a park pass.
You may hikeup through the Cadillac North or South Ridge trail. No need for park pass or reservation.
You may also pay for a ride through a shuttle for $10 per way ( Cadillac Mountain Shuttle). They leave every hour.
Be prepared for a cooler temperature with the elevation. If you plan to stay longer, you may bring a beach chair and a blanket.
Bubble Rock Overlook
Park Loop RoadNice intermediate trail
Gorham Mountain Trailhead
Park Loop RoadNice intermediate trail
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
116 Lighthouse RdBark Harbor
150 Main StOli's Trolley Inc
1 West StSeawall
One of the best spots for stargazing at night in Acadia
Seawall
Tidal Falls
Tidal Falls RoadAbout 45 mins from Acadia- can pass by on way to Schoodic
Food scene
Small shop and eatery but food is delicious.
Great for quick lunch
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Peekytoe Provisions
244 Main StSmall shop and eatery but food is delicious.
Great for quick lunch
Now open for the season!
We like their cinnamon rolls baked fresh in the mornings. This is located in Trenton. You can pass this on the main road on the way to Bar Harbor from Ellsworth. Cinnamon rolls not overly sweet and blueberry doughnuts are my daughter鈥檚 favorite, love the crunchy sugar coating.
Only accepts cash but has inhouse ATM with $2 charge.
More personalized service. Better attention to packaging than competitor in Bar Harbor which is a plus if buying for gift.
Opens 7 am - 2pm so plan to arrive early before they run out!
Sugar Bakery
9 Oak Point RdNow open for the season!
We like their cinnamon rolls baked fresh in the mornings. This is located in Trenton. You can pass this on the main road on the way to Bar Harbor from Ellsworth. Cinnamon rolls not overly sweet and blueberry doughnuts are my daughter鈥檚 favorite, love the crunchy sugar coating.
Only accepts cash but has inhouse ATM with $2 charge.
More personalized service. Better attention to packaging than competitor in Bar Harbor which is a plus if buying for gift.
Opens 7 am - 2pm so plan to arrive early before they run out!
Havana
318 Main StAmerican fine dining with latin flair. Very good.
On the pricier side
Great place to dine for a hearty lobster meal. You could also buy fresh lobster for shipping. Fresh steamed lobster using salt water and wood.
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Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound
1237 Bar Harbor RdGreat place to dine for a hearty lobster meal. You could also buy fresh lobster for shipping. Fresh steamed lobster using salt water and wood.
Casual fine dining, food is delicious. Call ahead to reserve in peak months
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Galyn's
17 Main StreetCasual fine dining, food is delicious. Call ahead to reserve in peak months
Side Street Cafe
49 Rodick StLocal favorite
The Thirsty Whale Tavern
40 Cottage StGood Seafood
Love their pumpkin doughnut muffin. They have breakfast and lunch sandwiches too.
Need to order pies 1 day in advance.
Love their blueberry pie!
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Mount Dessert Bakery
122 Cottage StLove their pumpkin doughnut muffin. They have breakfast and lunch sandwiches too.
Need to order pies 1 day in advance.
Love their blueberry pie!
2 Cats Bar Harbor
130 Cottage StGood breakfast place
This should be where you鈥檒l be getting your groceries intown. More and better selections in Ellsworth branch
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Hannaford Supermarket
86 Cottage StThis should be where you鈥檒l be getting your groceries intown. More and better selections in Ellsworth branch
Located about 45 mins away. 3 day sale every Friday to Sunday. Although produce during this pandemic not as fresh as it used to
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Shaw's
175 High StLocated about 45 mins away. 3 day sale every Friday to Sunday. Although produce during this pandemic not as fresh as it used to
Local farm to table cuisine
wood fired Pizza, vegan options
Closed Mon and tuesdays
Open Wednesdays to Saturday
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Sweet Pea's Cafe
854 ME-3Local farm to table cuisine
wood fired Pizza, vegan options
Closed Mon and tuesdays
Open Wednesdays to Saturday
Cafe This Way
14 Mt Desert StLocal favorite for breakfast. Must try!!!
Good fresh lobster and seafood at reasonable price. Outdoor Dining! Must Try! # 2 of 75 Bar Harbor Restaurants per Tripadvisor. Rave reviews!
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The Travelin Lobster, LLC
1569 ME-102Good fresh lobster and seafood at reasonable price. Outdoor Dining! Must Try! # 2 of 75 Bar Harbor Restaurants per Tripadvisor. Rave reviews!
2 hours from Bar Harbor- One of the best blueberry pies we have tried!You could stop by after you visit Jasper beach. There are freshly baked pies or frozen you can just pop in the oven later
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Wild Blueberry Land
1067 US-12 hours from Bar Harbor- One of the best blueberry pies we have tried!You could stop by after you visit Jasper beach. There are freshly baked pies or frozen you can just pop in the oven later
Our fave! One of 2 locations only a few meters from the children鈥檚 playground which is very close to one of our props in bar harbor. Named one of the best in US by Travel Awaits
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Mount Desert Island Ice Cream
7 Firefly LnOur fave! One of 2 locations only a few meters from the children鈥檚 playground which is very close to one of our props in bar harbor. Named one of the best in US by Travel Awaits
Strawberry U pick- starts end of June!
Favorite among locals. Sweet strawberries. Plan to arrive early. They open at 7 am.
Homewood Farm
118 Ackley Farm RdStrawberry U pick- starts end of June!
Favorite among locals. Sweet strawberries. Plan to arrive early. They open at 7 am.
Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen
51 Rodick StHealthy and delicious!
Rose Eden Lobster
864 ME-3Lobster shack. Seafood priced reasonably
Stewman's Lobster Pound
35 West StOceanfront lobster Pound in Bar Harbor
Closest walmart. Good produce selection including some tropical fruits- papaya, guava, plantain, mango, occasional starfruit
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Walmart Supercenter
17 Myrick StClosest walmart. Good produce selection including some tropical fruits- papaya, guava, plantain, mango, occasional starfruit
Nice selection of organic products in nearby town of Ellsworth
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John Edward's Market Inc.
158 Main StNice selection of organic products in nearby town of Ellsworth
The Terrace Grille
1 Newport DrOutdoor seating with great views
Mainely Meat Barbeque At Atlantic Brewing Company
15 Knox Rd2 hours away! Not in the Bar harbor area. You pass this on your way to Jasper Beach in the town of Milbridge. Enjoy authentic Mexican food at a great price!. freshly made tortillas.
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Vazquez Mexican Takeout
38 Main St2 hours away! Not in the Bar harbor area. You pass this on your way to Jasper Beach in the town of Milbridge. Enjoy authentic Mexican food at a great price!. freshly made tortillas.
Good breakfast place in southwest harbor. Try their popovers. Cheap eats
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The Common Good Soup Kitchen
19 Clark Point RdGood breakfast place in southwest harbor. Try their popovers. Cheap eats
Peter Trout鈥檚 Tavern & Inn
48 Shore RdTry their fried chicken
Hands down the best pie we have tried! Delicious homemade pies! Absolutely love their triple berry pie. Pies not too sweet and crust not too buttery which i like. Good old fashioned yummy pie. You may buy frozen to warm later.
Very sad they are closed for now
Island Bound Treats
302 Main StHands down the best pie we have tried! Delicious homemade pies! Absolutely love their triple berry pie. Pies not too sweet and crust not too buttery which i like. Good old fashioned yummy pie. You may buy frozen to warm later.
Very sad they are closed for now
Popular. # 1 among seafood restos in Southwest Harbor by Trip Advisor. Right by the ocean!
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Beal's Lobster Pier
182 Clark Point RdPopular. # 1 among seafood restos in Southwest Harbor by Trip Advisor. Right by the ocean!
If you happen to stop by at Ellsworth- check out this gem of a restaurant. Food seems to be consistently good
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PROVENDER KITCHEN + BAR
112 Main StIf you happen to stop by at Ellsworth- check out this gem of a restaurant. Food seems to be consistently good
Beech Hill Farm
171 Beech Hill RdOrganic farm run by Local College of Atlantic
Hannaford Supermarket
86 Cottage StBetter grocery selections in Ellsworth branch
Nice ambience, casual dining, nice beach area for kids to play
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The Chart Room
565 Eden StNice ambience, casual dining, nice beach area for kids to play
Local favorite!
Beautiful blueberry fields on the way. Very instagram worthy!
Johnston's Apple Orchard
352 Fire Rd 309Local favorite!
Beautiful blueberry fields on the way. Very instagram worthy!
Very small menu but Delicious hearty vegan buddha bowls.
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Steamy Buddha Cafe & Yoga
50 Church St Very small menu but Delicious hearty vegan buddha bowls.
Chinese/ Japanese restaurant in Ellsworth. Large portions. Food is delicious
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Shinbashi
139 High StChinese/ Japanese restaurant in Ellsworth. Large portions. Food is delicious
Testa's Restaurant
53 Main StOpen till Midnight
Josie's Country Store & Cafe
126 Surry RdPopular local eatery in Ellsworth
Popular cheesecake shop. Self serve honor system. Takes cash , checks, paypal or Venmo payments
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Momo's Cheesecakes
471 Main StPopular cheesecake shop. Self serve honor system. Takes cash , checks, paypal or Venmo payments
Local favorite in Ellsworth. Has healthy options. Love their Bobby Lane Breakfast wrap!
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Flexit Cafe & Bakery
142 Main StLocal favorite in Ellsworth. Has healthy options. Love their Bobby Lane Breakfast wrap!
Finn's Irish Pub
156 Main StLocal favorite in Ellsworth
Operated by students of College of Atlantic. Opens 9am to 4 Pm Tues to Sat
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Beech Hill Farm
171 Beech Hill RdOperated by students of College of Atlantic. Opens 9am to 4 Pm Tues to Sat
Eden Farmer's Market
21 Park StOpen Sundays- 9 am to 12 Noon
Red Sky Restaurant
14 Clark Point RdDowneast Deli and Boxed Lunch Co.
65 Main StSandwich shop with boxed lunches to go
McKays Public House
231 Main StCasual fine dining.
Small bar
Close to Agamont Park- gummies, and fudge, and ice cream. Kids love the option of candies plus ice cream 馃槈
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Ben & Bill's Chocolate Emporium
66 Main StClose to Agamont Park- gummies, and fudge, and ice cream. Kids love the option of candies plus ice cream 馃槈
Delicious sandwiches, quality meats. Local ellsworth favorite
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Acadia Provisions
425 High StDelicious sandwiches, quality meats. Local ellsworth favorite
Popular charming fair, inspiration for the children鈥檚 book- Charlotte鈥檚 Web by EB White who lives in Brooklin, Maine. First day only- one dollar rides. We love Stone Fox Farm creamery ice cream. Look for their food truck!
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Blue Hill Fairgrounds
233 Ellsworth RdPopular charming fair, inspiration for the children鈥檚 book- Charlotte鈥檚 Web by EB White who lives in Brooklin, Maine. First day only- one dollar rides. We love Stone Fox Farm creamery ice cream. Look for their food truck!
Entertainment
Popular swimming spot in the summer. Relatively shallow. Good for smaller kids. Nice views! Water is a little colder than other popular lakes ( Branch Lake and Beech Hill Pond)- but the kids don't mind. Can get crowded. Plan to arrive early before 10 am. Needs park pass displayed on vehicle front window for random checks
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Echo Lake Beach
Echo Lake Beach RdPopular swimming spot in the summer. Relatively shallow. Good for smaller kids. Nice views! Water is a little colder than other popular lakes ( Branch Lake and Beech Hill Pond)- but the kids don't mind. Can get crowded. Plan to arrive early before 10 am. Needs park pass displayed on vehicle front window for random checks
Watch movie while you enjoy inhouse dining. Food is reasonably priced. Small town feel experience
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Reel Pizza Cinerama
33 Kennebec PlWatch movie while you enjoy inhouse dining. Food is reasonably priced. Small town feel experience
Fun for whole family. Stop by for ice cream across street
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Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
368 ME-3Fun for whole family. Stop by for ice cream across street
Lulu Lobster Boat Ride
55 West StNice flat terrain for easy hiking. Hike by the Eagle lake. Beautiful views. Can go out to canoe. Also good for jogging.
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Eagle Lake
Nice flat terrain for easy hiking. Hike by the Eagle lake. Beautiful views. Can go out to canoe. Also good for jogging.
About an hour from
Bar harbor. Very nice park with Beach in the town of Blue Hill. Quieter. Stop by at Pugnuts for gelato
Blue Hill Town Park
113 Water StreetAbout an hour from
Bar harbor. Very nice park with Beach in the town of Blue Hill. Quieter. Stop by at Pugnuts for gelato
Diver Ed's Dive-In Theatre
105 Eden StShopping
High quality Maine made clothing, home goods, sports and camping gear. Most items are on sale in this branch!
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L.L.Bean Ellsworth
150 High StHigh quality Maine made clothing, home goods, sports and camping gear. Most items are on sale in this branch!
Find Maine themed products and other unique items at reasonable prices. Toy selection is unique!
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Reny's Department Store
175 High StFind Maine themed products and other unique items at reasonable prices. Toy selection is unique!
Acadia Bike Rentals
48 Cottage StGreat shop for good quality meats. Sandwiches are popular among locals. High quality grocery items.
Adjacent beverage shop has all the beverages you can think of- although a little pricier than the local groceries
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Acadia Provisions
425 High StGreat shop for good quality meats. Sandwiches are popular among locals. High quality grocery items.
Adjacent beverage shop has all the beverages you can think of- although a little pricier than the local groceries
Global Beverage Warehouse
425 High StPricier than local groceries but has all the beverages you can think of.
Neighborhoods
They meet you at the Hull鈥檚 Cove visitors center where you can start in the carriage roads.
Island Time Ebike Rentals
16 Village Green WayThey meet you at the Hull鈥檚 Cove visitors center where you can start in the carriage roads.
Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound
1237 Bar Harbor RdFresh steamed using salt water and wood
Mount Desserts, Homemade Pies
Delicious pies baked at home
Paddy's Irish Pub & Restaurant
50 West StSalt & Steel
321 Main StDelicious innovative food
Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen
51 Rodick StDelicious healthy options for take out.
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Manieren om te besparen
Shaws- Friday to Sunday Sale
Shaws has a 3 day sale starting friday on some items. Please check their weekly flyer on their website shaws .com (ellsworth, 04605)