Discover True Maine
DownEast Acadia's Travel Regions
Blue Hill Peninsula
Blue Hill Peninsula’s sheltered working harbors, lighthouses, and islands make it a premier coastal destination.
Ellsworth Area
The towns around Ellsworth offer visitors a wide variety of in town activities and outdoor recreation.
Mount Desert Island
Discover the natural splendor of Bar Harbor and the many villages that make up “the quiet side.”
Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park is home to some of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline.
Schoodic to Jonesport
Schoodic to Jonesport is filled with blueberry barrens, hiking trails, inland lakes, and a remote section of ANP.
Machias Bay
Discover fishing harbors, rivers, historic sites, and classic coastal towns amidst blueberry fields, and rivers.
The Bold Coast
From the working waterfronts of Winter Harbor to the small town of Calais, explore the area by driving along the Bold Coast Scenic Byway.
Grand Lakes Area
An inland paradise attracting sporting enthusiasts for centuries with its legendary fly fishing.
Way DownEast
Each morning the sun climbs from the sea, shining its first rays upon Way DownEast, and West Quoddy Head Light, America’s easternmost point.
Planning Tools
To help you plan your trip we provide information on drive time and distances to and around the region. Plus info on other commercial transportation options.
Once you arrive in DownEast Acadia, you will want to access local sources of visitor information, state laws, recreation rules, and road conditions.
To help you pack or plan your day, check out the current weather in the region or learn about year-round averages of temperature and precipitation.
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