Food scene
Fogtown Brewing Company in Ellsworth has excellent pizza and a beer garden in the summer. The brews are excellent and the staff is very friendly.
54 locals recommend
Fogtown Brewing Company
25 Pine StFogtown Brewing Company in Ellsworth has excellent pizza and a beer garden in the summer. The brews are excellent and the staff is very friendly.
A local favorite, Pugnuts also has excellent coffee. Just a stone's throw from the boat launch.
40 locals recommend
Pugnuts Ice Cream Shop
1276 ME-172A local favorite, Pugnuts also has excellent coffee. Just a stone's throw from the boat launch.
Bucklyn Coffee
103 Main StThe best coffee in the area!
Perry's Lobster Shack in Surry is BYOB, but it's the best place for an authentic Maine seafood experience. Call ahead, it can be crowded in the summer. But it's the best.
67 locals recommend
Perry's Lobster Shack
1076 Newbury Neck RdPerry's Lobster Shack in Surry is BYOB, but it's the best place for an authentic Maine seafood experience. Call ahead, it can be crowded in the summer. But it's the best.
Brooklin Inn is down the Blue Hill Peninsula in Brooklin, but absolutely a great location with a cozy basement bar, worth the 30-minute drive.
42 locals recommend
The Brooklin Inn
22 Reach RdBrooklin Inn is down the Blue Hill Peninsula in Brooklin, but absolutely a great location with a cozy basement bar, worth the 30-minute drive.
Fish Net
162 Main StLobster rolls and other fresh seafood delights, in season.
Flexit Cafe & Bakery
142 Main StA local favorite for coffee, breakfast and brunch.
Sightseeing
Acadia is the main natural attraction, and worth the trip to Maine.
585 locals recommend
Acadia National Park
Acadia is the main natural attraction, and worth the trip to Maine.
Part of the Blue Hill Heritage Trust.
Furth Wildlife Sanctuary & Talalay Nature Sanctuary- Blue Hill Heritage Trust
99 Cross RoadPart of the Blue Hill Heritage Trust.
Surry Forest, Blue Hill Heritage Trust
Chestnut LaneAn excellent walk through the Maine woods.
Brooklin Boat Yard
44 Center Harbor RdThe wooden boatbuilding capital of Downeast Maine. Fascinating place to visit.
The main tourist attraction -- restaurants, bars and sightseeing. Crowded in summer, but worth the trip!
80 locals recommend
Bark Harbor
150 Main StThe main tourist attraction -- restaurants, bars and sightseeing. Crowded in summer, but worth the trip!
An excellent performing space for classical and modern music, a top-notch venue for the arts.
7 locals recommend
Surry Arts at the Barn
8 Cross RdAn excellent performing space for classical and modern music, a top-notch venue for the arts.
Another excellent outing, part of the Blue Hill Heritage Trust.
7 locals recommend
Carter Nature Preserve
99 Cross RdAnother excellent outing, part of the Blue Hill Heritage Trust.
Surry Gardens
Maine 172A great local Maine garden center, with an excellent view of the bay.
City/town information
Fondly described (and lightly fictionalized) by John Steinbeck in "Travels with Charley."
35 locals recommend
Deer Isle
Fondly described (and lightly fictionalized) by John Steinbeck in "Travels with Charley."