Christina & Collin
Things To Do
Acadia National Park
Hiking: With more than 150 miles of trails. Immerse yourself in forests, walk along rocky coastlines, or stand on exposed mountain tops — sometimes all in one hike. If a leisurely stroll along the coast or around a lake is more your pace, there are plenty of easier, more level options. Many trails can also be combined with walks on the carriage roads and dirt fire roads. Carriage Trails: There are 41 miles of gravel carriage trails that run throughout the National Park that are perfect for a low impact walk or run or biking. In addition, there are beautiful hiking trails in Northeast Harbor starting across the street from Brown’s Hardware.
Walks/Hikes
Leisurely Walks -Jordan Pond Path (busy at peak hours): 3.4 mi -Asticou Path: 2 mi -Little Long Pond: 3-5 mi -Hadlock Pond: 2.3 mi -Eagle Lake via Carriage Road Trails: 6 mi -Hunters Beach Trail: .60 mi -Wonderland Trail: 1.3 mi -Ship Harbor Trail: 1.3 mi Hikes/Get that Heart Rate Up! -Parkman Mountain: 2.2 mi -Sargent Mountain: 4.2 mi -South Bubble: 1.4 mi -Champlain Mountain North Ridge: 3.9 mi -Penobscot Mountain: 2.9 mi -Acadia and St Sauveur Mountain: 4 mi The Hard Go-Getters/Technical -Cadillac Mountain (West Face Trail): 3.1 mi -Mansell Mountain via Perpendicular trail (stair master deluxe): 3.1 mi -Dorr Mountain via Ladder Trail (stair master deluxe): 2.7 mi -Precipice/Orange and Black (VERY steep cliff hike with iron rungs): 2.1 mi -Pemetic North & South Ridge Trails: 3.5 mi -Jordan Cliffs trail to Penobscot Mountain (iron rungs): 3 mi -The Beehive (go EARLY, gets to be very crowded at peak hours): 1.5 mi
Beal & Bunker Mail Boat
Explore and experience the island by boat! Ferry service offering daily year round transportation to and from Northeast Harbor & the Cranberry Isles. The Cranberry Isles include: Islesford, Great Cranberry, and Sutton Island.
Play a round at the Northeast Harbor Golf Club
Located on Sargent Drive in Northeast Harbor, the golf club offers exceptional golf and professional instruction for all skill levels. This 18-hole golf course offers a mix of links-style and parkland holes
Rent Bikes on Main Street
Offering several types of rentals. From our their most popular; recreational bicycles, perfect for the carriage roads and around town, to road or hybrid bikes, best for a ride round the Park Loop Road.
Brewery tour @ Mainely Meat BBQ At Atlantic Brewing Company
Built on a ten acre Maine farm, the property was designed to create an experience where visitors could learn about small-scale beer production in a country setting. The grounds house our production facilities, tasting room, and Mainely Meat BBQ – where Atlantic Brewing Company beers are exclusively on tap.
Thuya Garden
The Preserve’s beloved garden on a hill, Thuya Garden is a quiet place to wander, reflect and enjoy nature’s beauty. The mossy, granite-stepped Asticou Terraces provide an ethereal approach to the door of the Thuya Lodge and the border gardens beyond.
Azalea Garden
The Asticou Azalea Garden is an inspiring garden at the Preserve, combining the best natural features of Mount Desert Island with design elements inspired by classic Japanese gardens.
Thrive: Juice Bar & Kitchen
Looking for a healthy smoothie or juice? Or maybe a little all day breakfast situation? Look no further! Thrive is a go to stop after a long hike or a hangover cure after a long night.
Jordan Pond House Restaurant
The historic stop for tea with traditional popovers and jam. Eat at the picnic tables on the lawn for a great view of the pond and surrounding mountains. Jordan Pond can get quite crowded and are not taking reservations this year so we recommend arriving early!!
The Colonel's Restaurant & Bakery
Best spot in town to get your Donut fix. Our number one go-tos are their glazed crawlers, blueberry and chocolate glazed donuts, and croissants. If your looking for a casual sit down meal, look no further. Colonels is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We recommend their wings and pizza!
Milk and Honey Kitchen
Awesome lunch spot to pick up some sandwiches/pastries to go or to stay. We love the Smoked Turkey and Gruyere or the Chicken Schnitzel
Sweet Pea's Farm
Adorable restaurant located on the outskirts of Bar Harbor known for its wood-fired pizza & mains made with local, seasonal ingredients. We love sitting outside drinking a cold cocktail by their fire pits!
Islesford Dock Restaurant and Gallery
One of our favorites! Located on Little Cranberry Island just 2 miles from Northeast Harbor. This restaurant can only be reached by boat. We recommend taking the beal and bunker mail boat out to have a one of a kind experience! The Islesford dock clam chowder is a must!
Copita Restaurant
A new small cafe in Northeast Harbor Maine, Featuring a fresh vibrant menu, on-site dining, wine, beer, & cocktails. Reservations recommended
Thurston's Lobster Pound
Family run, local catch, and great views. Favorites on the menu include: Hot Lobster Dip, Steamers, Lobster/Crab Roll, Lobster/Crab Melt, & their Lobster BLT. Try their awesome Blueberry Mojito!
Abel's Lobster
Traditional local Lobster Pound on Somes Sound. Request one of the picnic tables by the water and order a cocktail to share. Our favorites are their Boatyard Margarita or Abel's Mai-Tai. Open for lunch as well!
Beal's Lobster Pier
Located on fisherman’s pier in Southwest Harbor, this place is also another staple in our books. Recommended Order: Beals Famous Lobster Rolls (garlic lovah/tradtional are our fav), Lobster Tacos, and Lob-Cobb
Nor'Easter
Outdoor deck & great cocktails. Open for lunch and dinner, we recommend the Hot Crab Dip and the Fried Haddock Tacos
Little Fern
Little Fern is open to the public for dinner Wednesday through Sunday. The menu is a celebration of Maine food featuring an eclectic mix of Down East essentials and imaginative creations. Reservations recommended
Batson River Fish Camp at the Claremont Hotel
Batson Fish Camp is your mid-day small plates and pre-dinner cocktail headquarters. The seafood-centric menu features light bites, fish and chips, and our “soon to be famous” lobster roll.
Asticou Inn
Afternoon Tea or a start to happy hour and Popovers on the porch is our jam here! We highly recommend trying their lobster bisque.