Things To Do
4th of July Parade and Barbecue
Brooklin is known for the annual 4th of July Parade and Barbecue. The crowd gathers at the center of town (by the Brooklin General Store) starting at 9 to listen to the town band. The parade comes through at 10, and everyone follows the end of the parade to the Brooklin Town Green for games and barbecued chicken.
Hannaford Supermarket
This is a standard grocery store that is the closest, most affordable option for food next to most lodging. Grocery Stores in Maine do sell liquor, beer, and wine!
Blue Hill Co-op
Basically a Whole Foods, has to-go food. Hot Bar, Salad Bar, Coffee, Organic Foods.
Marlintini's Grill
Local watering hole with standard bar food.
Brooklin General Store
The Brooklin General Store is a family run business on the coast of Maine. We offer a wide selection of thoughtfully curated products from apothecary and home items to cheeses, beer and wine as well as fresh produce, dry goods, and even gas. We offer a rotating selection of grab and go options and pizza along with weekend brunch. We are committed to using local ingredients from small producers as much as possible.
Blue Hill Mountain Trail
Blue Hill Mountain is much more a hill than it is a mountain. This quick "hike" provides beautiful views of the entire peninsula and Acadia. It is an easy trail, and will likely take about an hour to complete.
Leaf and Anna
A favorite shop of the lovely Jill, Henry's mom! Leaf & Anna is a tiny shop full of fun and functional products for you and those you love. carry goods from local businesses down the road, halfway around the world, and so many places in between. Leaf & Anna is a tiny shop full of fun and functional products for you and those you love. The shop carries goods from local businesses down the road, halfway around the world, and so many places in between.
LDI Lobster
Fresh Maine Lobster, Lobster Rolls, Burgers, Green Salads, Ice Cream, and more served in a beautiful outdoor setting with views of the Deer Isle Stonington Bridge and the Eggemoggin Reach.
Stonington Ice Cream Company
Stonington, Maine is the lobster capital of the world. The Town has over one hundred and eighty lobster boats in the fleet. Stonington Ice Cream Company buys lobsters early each morning from the Stonington Lobster Co-op down the street from our kitchen. Stonington Ice Cream Company serves sixteen flavors of delicious ice cream but is also acclaimed for its award-winning lobster rolls. It offers a menu of special sandwiches, lobster and crab quiches and salads, summer soups, and brownies and cookies. Tables are located on the deck at the edge of Stonington harbor and take-away is available.
Brooklin Candy Company
The Brooklin Candy Company offers a variety of chocolates, candies, coffees, teas, gifts, and art.
Naskeag Point
Situated on the southern end of the Blue Hill Peninsula in the Town of Brooklin, Naskeag Point is one of the prettiest harbors in Maine. This area has an interesting history and a proud tradition of boat building. It is home to a public boat launch and a memorial park. Naskeag Peninsula was once a center of fishing and canning industries, with several factories lining the shores of Brooklin harbors. Today, it is a popular destination for kayakers, visitors, and wildlife enthusiasts who can enjoy the views of islands, seals, porpoises, eagles, and other seabirds.
Restaraunt at The Brooklin Inn
The highly rated restaurant at the Brooklin Inn offers creative and casual fare featuring locally sourced ingredients, Maine craft beers and small production wines.
Acadia National Park
Looking for a day adventure? We highly recommend heading over to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor for the day. There are plenty of whale, puffin and lighthouse boat tours in the area. You can also find plenty of shopping and dining options in Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor or Northeast Harbor.
Harriman Point
Harriman Point is a 138-acre preserve comprises the majority of Harriman Point, a scenic peninsula in Brooklin. It boasts spectacular views east across Blue Hill Bay to the summits of Mount Desert Island and west across Allen Cove.
Hill's Homemade Market & Cafe
Proudly serving our Blue Hill community with a variety of homemade prepared meals, Breakfast, Lunch & a full Espresso Bar, and Maine-made specialty foods