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Ellsworth is a small city in Maine, located on the Union River, it's the county seat of
Hancock County, and has a population of about 6,500. Besides the shopping, Ellsworth
has museums, historic buildings, an old jail, fine restaurants, picnic areas, boat launches
and so much more to experience while you cruise through this great Maine town.
Ellsworth is also the gateway to nearby Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island and
the Bar Harbor region. Its historic downtown area attracts people from all walks of life. A
great time to visit is May through September, when Ellsworth is busy with lots of visitors
from all over the United States and Canada.
Stay a night or two in Ellsworth before riding to Acadia. There are several economical,
and motorcycle-friendly lodging and dining opportunities; so be sure to check them out
before venturing on. Ellsworth has something for everyone.
Trenton is located on Route 3, and is served by a local airport. In the summer there is a
free shuttle service to Mount Desert Island. There are plenty of activities to choose from,
and some great scenery if you prefer to just relax.
Lodging options range from campgrounds, motels, and cottages to B&Bs. Nearby
shops and cafe's, offer all the provisions you'll need for camping or a picnic with grills.
Enjoy waterfront dining serving up fresh Maine lobsters, as well as spectacular views at
Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound. Birders can see osprey, bald eagles and many other sea
birds. Shop numerous gift shops, clothing stores, Maine-made craft stores and outlets.
Check out the daily Great Maine lumberJack Show with cross-cut sawing, just as they
would have over 100 years ago! lots of comedy, 'thrills & spills' and plenty of razor-sharp
action!
Stay a day, or spend the summer, there's always something to do in Trenton!
Bar Harbor is loaded with history, artists, shopping and seafood, and may be best known
for Acadia National Park with miles and miles of breathtaking scenery. Acadia is a real
treasure for motorcyclists and has been described as a favorite among many riders. Enjoy
the majestic mountains, freshwater lakes and rugged sea cliffs.
for the outdoor enthusiast there's rock climbing, kayaking, sailing, local cruises, and
golf. Take a walk through town, and experience the unique boutiques, shops and try out
a superb variety of restaurants that are sure to please every palate.
You won't want to miss the shopping village with stores for everyone and restaurants
for every taste. Make a day of Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor, or maybe two, it may
just be the highlight of your trip to Down East, Maine.
Eastport is nestled in a safe harbor behind Canada's Campobello Island. The waters
of Passamaquoddy Bay and Cobscook Bay converge in Eastport generating some of
the highest tidal ranges in the United States. It is home to one of the largest salmon
aquaculture operations in the U.S. During the summer months Eastport has an
international ferry that crosses to Deer Island, New Brunswick, and every 4th of July, the
city becomes a destination for thousands of visitors from both borders.
Eastport boasts miles of beautiful cobble beaches, tidal coves, rivers, streams, and
inland lakes, which make it truly one of the last unspoiled stretches of the Maine coast.
While visiting, take time to ride down a side road, where you may find some of Maine's
most beautiful sights just waiting for you.
Sites of interest include Barracks Museum, the Maine Salmon festival (which
is hosted by Eastport every September in the historic downtown district),
Quoddy Maritime Museum, Shackford Head State Park, and the Tides Institute and
Museum of Art to name a few.
After a great adventure in Eastport, saddle-up your motorcycle and head south to
lubec for another memorable time.
Whether you're planning your next vacation to the easternmost town in the
continental United States, or relocating to start a new life, this may be the place
for you. lubec is surrounded by a rugged coastal, with natural beauty, combined with
solitude and tranquility rarely found on other parts of the Maine coast.
With activities, affordable services and amenities to welcome and satisfy motorcyclists,
vacationing couples and families, lubec is becoming the destination of choice for all who
love the great outdoors. If you come this far, make it Lubec.
The City of Calais (like palace), has small villages and towns scattered on many lakes and
the shore of Passamaquoddy Bay. Calais is the fifth busiest port of entry into Canada and
shares its border with St. Stephen, New Brunswick, which is just across the St. Croix River.
Two bridges connect these two communities. The ferry Point Bridge is off Route 1 just
through downtown, and the Mill Town Bridge is a few miles to the north on Route 1.
Calais has historically been a city of commerce and is recognized as the primary
shopping center of eastern Washington County and Charlotte County, New Brunswick.
Recreation may include picnicking, camping, boating, fresh and saltwater fishing,
swimming, and tidal pools. If you're looking for some interesting hiking trails, you've
come to the right place. Please leave the areas clean and unspoiled when you depart.
The 28,686 acre Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge in Baring has closed
roads, but is open for walking and bicycling. The Refuge was created for the
protection, study, perpetuation and management of certain species of wildlife.
Just south of Baring on U.S. Route 1, there are several artificial nesting platforms
that for several years have hosted pairs of osprey and American bald eagles.
Contact the The National Wildlife Service for visitor participation programs.
Explore and discover secluded tidal inlets, tranquil pine forests, and the uncrowded
pleasures of coastal life, and see why visitors return year-after-year to rediscover this
unspoiled corner of Maine.
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