Things to Do & Places to Eat

44 North Coffee - Stonington Café

Coffee shop featuring small batch, custom roasted, organic coffee. Serving cold brewed and slow drip coffee, plus locally baked goodies.

Acadia National Park

Notable hikes: Cadillac Mountain, Bee Hive Loop, Penobscot Mountain Trail, Jordan Pond (highly recommend referencing the All Trails App for further information on difficulty, accessibility, and overall mileage)

The Activity Shop

Rentals for kayak, bicycles, canoes, and paddleboards. Call in advance for reservations and ask about delivery.

Arborvine

Atlantic Brewing Company

Microbrewery with daily tours & tastings of beers (~1 hour 10 min. drive from Aragosta and ~ 15 min. drive from Acadia National Park)

Bar Harbor

Bars, Restaurants, Downtown, Shopping (~1hr 20min. drive from Aragosta)

Barred Island Preserve,

Amazing preserve located right on Deer Isle. Great place to bring lunch and explore (best at low tide)!

Belfast

Another great small port-city with great restaurants, ice cream, shops, and walkable downtown area.

Blue Hill Mountain Trail

Amazing hiking option with awesome views over the Penobscot Bay area (~35min. drive from Aragosta)

Blue Hill

Small town on the coast with local shops, food, wine, and incredible scenery (~35 min. drive)

Blue Hill Co-op

Eat-in, breakfast and lunch, health-conscious grocery store (~35 min. drive from Aragosta)

The Brooklin Inn

Simple, unstuffy food, driven by local and seasonal produce, small production wines, Maine craft beer, and creative cocktails! (~30 min. drive from Aragosta)

Buck's Harbor Market

Upscale country store/market with a little of everything. Eat in, take out; breakfast and lunch. Good home-cooked food, pizza, pastries, chowders, and soups. Wine, imported cheese, regional meats, produce, and a variety of snacks (~30 min. drive from Aragosta)

Bucklyn Coffee

Unreal coffee that is located in the tiniest little space, right in the center of downtown Blue Hill - it's definitely worth it, and highly encourage bringing some home with you! Check online / call ahead to make sure it's open!

Castine

One of the oldest communities in North America, and the home of Maine Maritime Academy, a great place for a day trip, walking, and enjoying local fare (~50min. drive from Aragosta)

Castine Golf Club

Challenging but fun 9-hole public course (~50min. drive from Aragosta)

Castine Kayak Adventures

Karen is a long-time family friend and operates her tours out of Castine. She is extremely knowledgeable about the surrounding area, islands, and wildlife and is sure to give you an amazing experience. Book her tours directly through her website or call!

Dennett's Wharf of Castine

EL EL FRIJOLES, Mexican Food

Mexican restaurant offering burritos, quesadillas, nachos, lobster tacos, and handmade local foods (~20 min. drive from Aragosta)

Good Tide Tours

Deer Isles's rocky coastline truly must be seen from the water to be truly appreciated. Captain Walker Collin is ready to get you on the water for a tour of the archipelago off Stonington. Call Walker directly at 808-634-8695 to inquire about pricing and book your reservation. Private charters, aquatic wildlife, island boat rides

Hey Sailor!

Awesome spot to stop on the way for some unique flavors and drinks! Great stop as you close out your trip up North.

Isle au Haut

A beautiful island off the coast of Stonington. Home to portions of Acadia National Park, Isle au Haut is accessible by ferry from Stonington, Maine.

Mainely Meat Barbeque At Atlantic Brewing Company

Seasonal indoor/outdoor BBQ eatery at Atlantic Brewing Company serving sausage, ribs & chicken (~1 hour 10 min. drive ~15 min. from Acadia National Park)

Perry's Lobster Shack

Great location for local seafood and amazing scenery. Located right on the water, this spot provides an awesome place for lunch or dinner and is BYOB! (~51min. drive from Aragosta)

Stonington

Great spot for a drive, amazing galleries, and an artist's enclave with great options for food and an easy drive from Aragosta (~10min. drive)

Tinder Hearth

Wood-fired, naturally leavened pizzas are offered Tuesday and Thursday (5:30-8:30 pm). Unreal and super popular pizzas, highly recommend calling ahead to secure your pies and accompanying food. Local fare, is healthy, charming, and available with garden outdoor seating!

Tradewinds Marketplace

Large grocery store with produce, deli, and seafood counters. Liquor, beer, and wine selection (~35 min. drive from Aragosta)