Melissa & Dana's guidebook for Southwest Harbor
Dining
Thurston's Lobster Pound
9 Thurston RdDine on the working waterfront!
Great seafood and within walking distance of the cottage!
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Drydock & Inn
357 Main StGreat seafood and within walking distance of the cottage!
My favorite place to grab a curry chicken salad to go, but also has a lovely outdoor patio. http://eatapitasouthwestharbor.com/
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eat-A-Pita & Cafe 2
326 Main StMy favorite place to grab a curry chicken salad to go, but also has a lovely outdoor patio. http://eatapitasouthwestharbor.com/
Amazing fried chicken and the best view of Somes Sound
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peter Trout’s Tavern & Inn
48 Shore RdAmazing fried chicken and the best view of Somes Sound
Fine dining
http://www.redskyrestaurant.com/redsky.htm
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red Sky Restaurant
14 Clark Point RdFine dining
http://www.redskyrestaurant.com/redsky.htm
Have tea & popovers on the lawn after a nearby hike. parking is extremely limited so consider taking the Island Explorer Shuttle to this popular spot.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jordan Pond House Restaurant
2928 Park Loop RdHave tea & popovers on the lawn after a nearby hike. parking is extremely limited so consider taking the Island Explorer Shuttle to this popular spot.
You can see this restaurant and commercial lobster pier from the cottage!
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beal's Lobster Pier
182 Clark Point RdYou can see this restaurant and commercial lobster pier from the cottage!
Awesome sandwiches for a picnic or hike. Call ahead.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mother's Kitchen
1501 ME-102Awesome sandwiches for a picnic or hike. Call ahead.
Seafood Ketch
47 Shore RdWithin walking distance of the cottage. Coffee, sandwiches, pizza… you can order ahead online!
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Notch Bakery and Café
340 Main StWithin walking distance of the cottage. Coffee, sandwiches, pizza… you can order ahead online!
Milagro Coffee & Espresso
204 Main StWithin walking distance of the cottage. One of our favorite restaurants, we drive over from Bar Harbor!
Harbor Table
Within walking distance of the cottage. One of our favorite restaurants, we drive over from Bar Harbor!
Clark Point Cafe
Things to do
Ship Harbor Trail is an easy 1.3 hiking trail just 4.5 miles from the cottage. https://acadiamagic.com/ship-harbor-trail.html
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ship Harbor Trailhead
Ship Harbor Trail is an easy 1.3 hiking trail just 4.5 miles from the cottage. https://acadiamagic.com/ship-harbor-trail.html
Wonderland Hiking Trail is a beautiful, easy 1.4 mile round-trip hiking trail just 4.5 miles from the cottage (also near the Ship Harbor Hiking Trail) https://acadiamagic.com/wonderland-trail.html It's a great place to bring a picnic lunch.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wonderland Trail
Wonderland TrailWonderland Hiking Trail is a beautiful, easy 1.4 mile round-trip hiking trail just 4.5 miles from the cottage (also near the Ship Harbor Hiking Trail) https://acadiamagic.com/wonderland-trail.html It's a great place to bring a picnic lunch.
Bring a picnic or food for the BBQ. There are fire pits and picnic tables available first come first serve. Views of Cranberry Island, Gott's Island and Swan's Island.
Seawall Picnic Area
Seawall RoadBring a picnic or food for the BBQ. There are fire pits and picnic tables available first come first serve. Views of Cranberry Island, Gott's Island and Swan's Island.
Get out on the ocean with an afternoon or sunset sail
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SAIL ACADIA
11 Apple LnGet out on the ocean with an afternoon or sunset sail
Canoe or kayak on Long Pond with a mountain backdrop
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
National Park Canoe and Kayak Rental
145 Pretty Marsh RdCanoe or kayak on Long Pond with a mountain backdrop
Acadia Lobster Cruise
11 Apple LnSouthwest Cycle
370 Main StBike rentals located just up the street.
Acadia Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP)
200 Main StCauseway Club
10 Fernald Point Rd
Ambergris Voyages
172 Clark Point Road
Acadia Paddle
Maine 3Will deliver rentals to the cottage!
Wendell Gilley Museum
4 Herrick RdCharlotte Rhoades Garden and Butterfly Park
191 Main StEcho Lake Beach
Echo Lake Beach RdMaine State Sea Kayak
254 Main StSightseeing
Lighthouses have a unique history in our maritime culture and are very dear to me as my grandfather used to be a light keeper in Downeast Maine! Don't miss this opportunity to visit one!
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
116 Lighthouse RdLighthouses have a unique history in our maritime culture and are very dear to me as my grandfather used to be a light keeper in Downeast Maine! Don't miss this opportunity to visit one!
Free island wide shuttle that meets near the post office, within walking distance of the cottage.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Island Explorer
19 Firefly LnFree island wide shuttle that meets near the post office, within walking distance of the cottage.
Shopping
Sawyer's Specialties
353 Main StSpecialty wine and cheese.
Carroll Drug Store
3 Village Green WayA great selection of gifts too!
Bramble and Stone
Groceries
Sawyer's Specialties
353 Main StLiquor Locker
11 Seal Cove RdIGA Southwest Food Mart Grocery
101 Main StEverything you need.
Great fried haddock and clams! Be sure to watch the YouTube video first.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gott's Store
111 Bass Harbor RdGreat fried haddock and clams! Be sure to watch the YouTube video first.
Consejos para la ciudad
No te pierdas
Scotty's Kayak Rentals will deliver to the cottage!
https://www.scottyskayakrentals.com/index.html
Viajar con niños
Acadia Baby Gear delivers so you don't have to pack!
https://www.acadiababygear.com/home