5 Tips for Visiting Monhegan Island

Whether you’re coming for a day trip or staying overnight, this humble island colony of just 64 year-round residents is ready to welcome you with open arms.

How to Get to Monhegan Island

Ferries travel back and forth between Monhegan and the mainland very regularly. Your best bet is to catch one leaving from either Boothbay Harbor, New Harbor, or Port Clyde. 

Monhegan Lighthouses

Because the lighthouse still hosts an active Coast Guard presence, tourists aren’t allowed to climb to the top. But, you’re free to enjoy the grounds surrounding the light tower.

Where to Eat and Drink on Monhegan Island

For a place the size of Monhegan, there are a surprising amount of delicious places to eat. 

Staying When Visiting Monhegan Island

While you can definitely see most of what Monhegan has to offer in one day trip, a lot of the island’s biggest fans will tell you that your trip is incomplete without an overnight stay at one of Monhegan’s inns. 

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