Sightseeing
Jonesport
Downeast Institute for Applied Marine Research & Education
Visit the summer home of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, complete with tours of the house and surrounding guest cottages; golf course; shopping; connected to Lubec by the International Peace Bridge.
Roosevelt Campobello Int Park
Visit the summer home of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, complete with tours of the house and surrounding guest cottages; golf course; shopping; connected to Lubec by the International Peace Bridge.
Iconic red and white striped lighthouse; Enjoy the West Quoddy Head trail system with breathtaking views, potential for whale sightings, and inroads into the forest bogs where pitcher plants grow!
43 locals recommend
West Quoddy Head Light
973 South Lubec RoadIconic red and white striped lighthouse; Enjoy the West Quoddy Head trail system with breathtaking views, potential for whale sightings, and inroads into the forest bogs where pitcher plants grow!
Beautiful curving sand beach; swim in the freshwater pond in the park directly across from the ocean; changing houses and picnic areas; hiking trails.
24 locals recommend
Roque Bluffs State Park
145 Schoppee Point RdBeautiful curving sand beach; swim in the freshwater pond in the park directly across from the ocean; changing houses and picnic areas; hiking trails.
Everything Else
The cultural and educational hub of Downeast, Maine. Art galleries, library, fitness center, performing arts center, book arts center, summer workshops.
6 locals recommend
University of Maine at Machias
116 Obrien AveThe cultural and educational hub of Downeast, Maine. Art galleries, library, fitness center, performing arts center, book arts center, summer workshops.
Shopping
Bulk spices and coffee, classic Maine dry goods, baskets and crocks, hardware and chocolates. The Machias Hardware Co. is truly a great, no-nonsense, one-of-a kind store.
Machias Hardware Co
25 Main StBulk spices and coffee, classic Maine dry goods, baskets and crocks, hardware and chocolates. The Machias Hardware Co. is truly a great, no-nonsense, one-of-a kind store.
The best place to buy wine, cheese and craft beer in the area! The proprietors are wonderful people and often host tasting events with live music.
14 locals recommend
The French Cellar
4 Colonial WayThe best place to buy wine, cheese and craft beer in the area! The proprietors are wonderful people and often host tasting events with live music.
Raye’s Mustard Mill: North America’s last remaining traditional stone-ground mustard mill. Located in coastal Eastport, Maine, the nation’s eastern-most city. Buy award-winning mustard & tour the mill
13 locals recommend
Raye's Mustard Mill Museum
83 Washington StRaye’s Mustard Mill: North America’s last remaining traditional stone-ground mustard mill. Located in coastal Eastport, Maine, the nation’s eastern-most city. Buy award-winning mustard & tour the mill
Food Scene
Full of books, vintage clothes, furniture and other oddities, this store-cafe is a bohemian's treasure trove. Great place to grab a simple and tasty bite to eat as well.
Obadiah's Bohemian Cafe and Trading Post
35 Harwood StFull of books, vintage clothes, furniture and other oddities, this store-cafe is a bohemian's treasure trove. Great place to grab a simple and tasty bite to eat as well.
Famous for their delicious home made pies, Helen's family owned restaurant is a local favorite for dining out. Good seafood, good service & nice people.
35 locals recommend
Helen's Restaurant
111 Main StFamous for their delicious home made pies, Helen's family owned restaurant is a local favorite for dining out. Good seafood, good service & nice people.
Essentials
Whole Life Natural Market
4 Colonial WayLocally owned organic market