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Downeast Acadia - Bar Harbor Region
 The term "Down East"
comes from the days when schooners were used to carry cargo along the coast.
The prevailing winds here blow from the southwest, pushing sailing vessels
downwind, to the eastward.
You'll discover three beautiful and very different sections of Down
East/Acadia. The quiet beauty of Washington County, with hundreds of miles
of rugged coastline stretching from the Milbridge area to Passamaquoddy Bay
and up to Calais, reflects an era gone by. The eastern part of Washington
County is "the road less traveled, "a place to get away from the maddening
crowd. Vacationing here is tranquil and relaxing, whether you're sitting on
the porch of a cabin listening to the loons or canoeing the St. Croix River.
Fall foliage abounds in its brilliant colors. Cobscook Bay State Park or the
Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge offers trails and vistas where you can
see eagles, woodcock, and a variety of flora.
A secret to
 truly discovering Washington County is leaving Route 1. Wander
along roads leading to peninsulas and visit Winter Harbor, the Schoodic
Peninsula, Steuben, Milbridge and Jonesport. From Jonesport sneak over to
Beals Island and Great Waas Island for hiking trails. Historic Machias hosts
the annual Maine Blueberry Festival each August. Lubec, the easternmost town
in the United States, has a beautiful state park, West Quoddy Head, where a
90-foot cliff overlooks the Bay of Fundy. There's a new international trade
port in Eastport, and the Passamaquoddy Indian Tribe has a museum on Route
190. The highest tides in the continental U.S. can be viewed in the Calais
area; an excellent viewing spot is the park and boat landing on Route 1 in
Robbinston. Come to the "Sunrise County" and discover the unspoiled beauty
of Maine.
 Mount Desert Island, one of New England's largest islands, is linked to the
mainland and its vistas are indescribable. With seventeen mountains and four
lakes, Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor are magnets that draw thousands
every year. The Park and its 120 miles of hiking trails, colossal views from
Cadillac Mountain, and the roar of Thunder Hole provide visitors with
memory-filled vacations. Artists flock to photograph or paint the landscape.
Bar Harbor's neighbors, Northeast Harbor and Southwest Harbor, attract
visitors by land and by water.
The bustling resort town of Bar Harbor is a treasure of delights for all
ages. There are art galleries and museums including the Abbe Museum, where
you'll find native American artifacts. The July and August music festivals
will keep you humming. Whale-watching cruises depart daily, and Maine
seafood is freshly prepared at many restaurants.
The western side of Mount Desert Island, known as the "quiet side," offers a
slower pace. Northeast and Southwest Harbors have ornamental gardens,
estates, hundreds of sailing craft, the Wendell Gilley Museum and the Seal
Cove Auto Museum, and the annual Oktoberfest.
A little further "Downeast" of Mt Desert Island is Winter Harbor and
Schoodic Pennisula Area of Maine.
The East Penobscot Bay region, south of Mount Desert Island, is the third
piece of this vacation puzzle called Down East/Acadia. Blue Hill, Brooklin,
Castine, Deer Isle and Stonington make up this exceptional grouping of
peninsulas and islands. Like fingers, these pieces of Maine land jut into
the bay. Each village offers a glimpse of the way life should be. You'll
find quiant B&Bs, scrumptious food, colossal vistas and quiet coves you'll
fall in love with. Castine has the Maine Maritime Academy, Blue Hill
attracts craftspeople and musicians, nearby Brooklin has the Wooden Boat
School, on the island of Deer Isle visit the Haystack Mountain School of
Crafts.
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Featured Downeast
Maine Properties |
 Alamoosook
Lakeside Inn - Orland Inn
Yankee Magazine Editors Pick.
Lakefront Inn open year-round providing guests an opportunity to
savor the beauty of nature in a retreat-like setting. After your hearty
breakfast, enjoy sightseeing or simply swimming, fishing, canoeing or
ice skating on our lake. The Inn is the perfect central location for
visiting famous communities such as Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park,
Castine and Camden. Additionally, our 150 seat lakeside dining room
makes the Inn the perfect location for meetings, receptions and
weddings. 229 Soper Road, Orland, Maine 207-469-6393 |
 The Blue Hill Inn
- Blue Hill
The Blue Hill Inn (c.1830), a place to relax, a place to vacation. Visit a
quiet & scenic place on the coast. Sail, cruise or kayak past the
lighthouses of Penobscot Bay or shop for antiques & visit galleries.
Sample food & cooking from local farmer's & fishermen or attend a
chamber music concert. Then return to a bed & breakfast of distinction
where hors d'oeuvres & wine are served by the fireplace & where our
priority is individualized attention to guests. Your hosts: Don & Mary. 40 Union Street, Blue Hill, Maine 207-374-2844
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Kingsleigh Inn
- SOUTHWEST HARBOR (Mt Desert Island)
Kingsleigh Inn is a turn of the century, turreted Queen Anne Victorian that sits high on a hill just one hundred yards from the water with an elegant yet casual atmosphere. The Inn is located in the center of town surrounded by Acadia National Park. Enjoy rooms with water views of Southwest Harbor, private decks and pampering amenities. A three-course gourmet breakfast is served as are afternoon baked goods, an early evening wine and hors d'oeurves hour and all day tea and espresso. Come see why Condé Nast featured us as the place to stay on Mount Desert Island! 373 Main Street, Southwest Harbor, Maine 207-244-5302
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 Acadias Oceanside Meadows Inn
- Prospect Harbor
Enjoy magnificent ocean views and waves crashing on our private sandy
beach from our historic Sea Captains home on 200 acres. We welcome you
to discover the serenity of Acadias Schoodic Peninsula and the
hospitality of our bed and gourmet breakfast inn located in the heart of
beautiful Downeast Maine. Situated five minutes from the spectacular
Acadia National Park at Schoodic we are the perfect place for your Maine
vacation or special romantic getaway. Discover tidal pools, four local
lighthouses, kayaking, canoeing, whale watching, perennial gardens and
wildlife. Experience concerts, science talks and art gallery in our
1820s timber frame hall. Corea Road, Prospect Harbor, Maine 207-963-5557 |
 Bay Meadow Cottages -
Bar Harbor, Maine
Along a meandering country road in Salisbury Cove,
Maine just a stone's throw from Frenchman's Bay, is a hamlet of fourteen
separate cottages with stunning panoramic views. Perfect for couples and
families yearning for the simple joys of a bygone era. These cottages
are just a ten minute drive from the shops, restaurants, and other
various attractions of Bar Harbor. Guests love our private beach, picnic
tables and lounge chairs, and barbecue grills. All Cottages have
kitchenettes, private bathrooms, color cable TV. Free Wireless Internet
(WiFi) available.
Old Bar Harbor Road, Bar Harbor, Maine 207-288-5451 |
 Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference
Center - Bar Harbor
The Atlantic Oceanside Hotel and Conference Center is located directly
on the ocean in beautiful Bar Harbor. Surrounded by twelve acres of lush
gardens with incredible views of Maine's scenic coast. Many of the rooms
have balconies or patios, all have refrigerators, air conditioners and
modern amenities. There are two tennis courts, an outdoor as well as an
indoor saltwater pool and exercise facility. We are located near the
entrance to Acadia National Park and a 1 mile from downtown Bar Harbor.
119 Eden Street, Route 3, Bar Harbor, Maine 207-288-5801 |
 Acadia Inn - Bar Harbor
The Acadia Inn- Bar Harbor's most accommodating hotel. 95 deluxe air
conditioned rooms with a king or queen beds. Well-maintained grounds and
recreational area. Amenities include: free continental breakfast, HBO,
guest laundry, heated pool and Jacuzzi, refrigerators, free local calls,
irons, hair dryers. Located one mile to downtown and all the shops and
water activities. Just minutes to the wonders of Acadia National Park
and its many outdoor activities. 98 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, Maine 207-288-3500 |
 Quimby House Inn - Bar Harbor
Inn
Located near the heart of Bar Harbor. Elegant accommodations in a
charming colonial inn at affordable rates. Convenient access to Acadia
National Park makes the Quimby ideal for a relaxing retreat or a
vacation filled with activities. Begin your morning with a cup of tea or
coffee in our comfortable lobby while you plan your day. Perfect inn for couples, families or individuals seeking solitude. Large, finely
appointed rooms offer WiFi, AC, private baths, cable television, phone
and comfortable beds to rest your head after a fun day biking in the
park or sunbathing at the beach. Free parking, kitchenettes. 109 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor, Maine 800-344-5811 |
 High Seas Motel - Bar Harbor
Motel
We offer a variety of configurations to suit each and every guest's
needs. Guest rooms with two double beds, one king, or one queen bed and
all feature Serta Perfect Sleeper Master Suite mattresses. All rooms
offer conveniences such as Free WiFi, cable TV, refrigerators, phones,
and hair dryers. Irons and ironing boards as well as laundry
facilities available. At door parking or private decks
available. Common room with vending machines, ice, microwave, and
complimentary morning coffee. Heated pool. All rooms are smoke and pet
free. 339 Route 3, Bar Harbor, Maine 800-959-5836 |
 Asticou Inn -
Northeast Harbor Inn (Mount Desert Island)
Overlooking the picturesque blue waters of Northeast Harbor, we are a
Maine coastal gem on the "quiet" side of Acadia. Our classic Inn beckons
you with relaxed strolls through graceful flower gardens, a superb
dining experience, and the warm, impeccable service that has been an
Asticou Inn tradition for more than a century. Handsomely restored to
its turn-of-the-century style, the Inn creates for you the charm of a
bygone era. Our spectacular harbor views, combined with the hotel's
charm and our commitment to superior service, make the Asticou Inn the
perfect choice for your Mount Desert Island vacation. 15 Peabody Drive, Northeast Harbor, Maine 207-276-3344 |
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Manor Inn & Michelle's Fine Dining - Bar Harbor Inn
A French country Inn with 19th & 20th century
authentic decor. Exquisitely designed with a rich and warm European flair
characterizing each of the eight suites with a romantic ambience of their
own. Our elegant Four Diamond Restaurant "Michelle's Fine Dining,"
recognized as the finest dining on the island.
AC, Balconies, Fireplaces, Full Private Bathrooms, Private
Parking. Steps to shopping, l block to shore path and ocean. Enchanting, romantic and memorable! Fully handicapped accessible. Non-smoking facility. 194 Main Street, Bar Harbor, Maine 888-670-1997
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 Acadia Sunrise Motel – Trenton
Clean, affordable, family run. Acadia Sunrise Motel is a family-owned
and operated property with Down East hospitality and great rates.
Located just minutes to Mount Desert Island and 15 minutes to Bar Harbor
in nearby Trenton. Clean comfortable newly renovated rooms offer full
bath, A/C, Cable, and phone. Some rooms have kitchenettes. Property
offers stunning views of the mountains of Mount Desert Island,
wildflower gardens, and a heated outdoor pool. Open mid-April to end of
October. 952 Bar Harbor Road, Trenton, Maine 207-667-8452
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