DownEast Acadia

DownEast Acadia Welcome to DownEast Acadia! This is True Maine.

DownEast Acadia, True Maine Experience life at the easternmost edge of a wild and scenic coast, where clear waters sparkle and salt air rejuvenates the soul. Set against a backdrop of spectacular natural beauty, DownEast Acadia is rich in history and the arts, and is alive with attractions and events all year long. However you choose to explore our region––by car or kayak, hiking trail or scenic b

yway––it will be a True Maine experience.

– Discover the 24 lighthouses that dot our rocky shoreline

– Cruise on a windjammer; take a puffin or whale-watching tour

– Hike or bike along coastal trails; explore by snowmobile or ATV

– Enjoy world-class seafood at lobster pounds, fine restaurants and local eateries

– Learn about our maritime past in museums and historic homes

– Join seasonal celebrations of food, music and local culture

– Experience community life along four scenic byways

Whether you yearn for the peaceful sound of waves lapping the shore, a lively outdoor adventure, or a seasonal festival, DownEast & Acadia is an experience you’ll want to repeat time and again.

A frosty DownEast Morning❄️📸
12/04/2024

A frosty DownEast Morning❄️

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Feeling festive in downtown Castine🎄📸  Saltmeadow Properties
12/02/2024

Feeling festive in downtown Castine🎄

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Saltmeadow Properties

11/29/2024

The sound of the sea🌊

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Charming downtown Ellsworth in a past November🍂📸
11/26/2024

Charming downtown Ellsworth in a past November🍂

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Harrington at dusk🌊📸
11/25/2024

Harrington at dusk🌊

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November sunset glow🌅📸
11/22/2024

November sunset glow🌅

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A moody November snapshot of Acadia🌲📸
11/19/2024

A moody November snapshot of Acadia🌲

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There is nothing like the night sky in DownEast Maine✨
11/16/2024

There is nothing like the night sky in DownEast Maine✨

Colors and reflections Way DownEast🌅📸
11/13/2024

Colors and reflections Way DownEast🌅

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Pumpkin Island Light, one of several lighthouses along the Deer Isle Lighthouse Trail.🌊📸 Martin Radigan Photography
11/12/2024

Pumpkin Island Light, one of several lighthouses along the Deer Isle Lighthouse Trail.🌊

📸 Martin Radigan Photography

Honoring all who have served, from DownEast Maine.🇺🇸
11/11/2024

Honoring all who have served, from DownEast Maine.🇺🇸

The DownEast Cider + Cheese Festival is taking place in Ellsworth this weekend, and is kicking off today, 11/8! Check ou...
11/08/2024

The DownEast Cider + Cheese Festival is taking place in Ellsworth this weekend, and is kicking off today, 11/8! Check out the link for event details and to purchase tickets for the Bazaar.🍎 https://www.heartofellsworth.org/downeast-cider-cheese-festival

Heart of Ellsworth
CrossFit Acadia
Conscious Cafe Ellsworth
Fogtown Brewing Company

Scenes along the Bold Coast🌊📸
11/04/2024

Scenes along the Bold Coast🌊

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Happy Halloween from DownEast Maine!🎃📸
10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from DownEast Maine!🎃

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10/30/2024

Autumn Sunset🌅
📍Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park, Maine

📸 Sand Bar Cottage Inn

Bar Harbor from the sky☁️📸
10/28/2024

Bar Harbor from the sky☁️

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10/27/2024

Waterfront Walks🍂

📍Calais, Maine

Colors of Cobscook Shores 🍂📸 Cobscook Shores (Photo taken in a previous Autumn)
10/24/2024

Colors of Cobscook Shores 🍂

📸 Cobscook Shores

(Photo taken in a previous Autumn)

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7 Ames Way
Machias, ME
04658

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Set against a backdrop of spectacular natural beauty, DownEast Acadia provides a diverse playground for your explorations, from its rugged coastline to sparkling inland lakes, from forests carpeted in moss to wide open fields of wild blueberries. However you choose to explore our region – by kayak, bikes, fishing boat, or on foot –it will be a True Maine experience.

– Discover the 26 lighthouses that dot our rocky shoreline – Cruise on a windjammer; take a puffin or whale-watching tour – Hike or bike along coastal trails; explore by snowmobile or ATV – Enjoy world-class seafood at lobster pounds, fine restaurants and local eateries – Learn about our maritime past in museums and historic homes – Join seasonal celebrations of food, music and local culture – Experience community life and scenic vistas along five scenic byways Whether you yearn for the soothing sound of waves lapping the shore, a rugged outdoor adventure, or a lobster bake on the beach, DownEast & Acadia is an experience you’ll want to repeat time and again. DownEast Acadia...this is True Maine.


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