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Grand Lake Stream Area
Primarily known for fishing and wilderness activities, this trio of towns invites guests to slow down and relax. Discover the appeal and attraction that draws travelers from around the world to Washington County, Maine and the areas surrounding the Grand Lake Stream area. Grand Lake Stream. Eco tourism defines this area of rural Maine.
Downeast Island Communities
The Maine State Ferry does provide passenger and car service three days a week, with an extra sailing on Fridays during the summer season. Visitors come to walk the scenic trails, explore the Frenchboro Historical Society Museum, the Outer Long Island Congregational Church, circa 1889 and just absorb small town life.
Lubec & Campobello Island
Lubec, Maine, is best known for being the easternmost town in the contiguous United States. A small town of under 2,000 people, Lubec was first settled in 1775. Its ice-free harbor facilitated a remarkable smuggling trade in the early 19th century, and the town later became known for its agricultural industry, shipyards, tanneries, gristmills ...
Northeast & Southwest Harbor
The Somes Sound was carved out of the island during the last glacial event, giving it a unique curved "U" shape. Somesville sits at the north end of the Somes Sound. It was founded by Abraham and Hanna Somes, the first settlers to live on Mount Desert Island. Since that time, Somesville has been popular with Maine residents as well as visitors.
Bar Harbor & Acadia Area
Bar Harbor is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Maine. Its proximity to stunning Acadia National Park makes it a natural jumping-off point for visitors to the Downeast and Acadia region. Although Bar Harbor has just over 5,000 permanent residents, its population swells during the summer due to the robust tourism industry.
Machias Bay Area
Machias Seal Island is a beautiful island in the Gulf of Maine claimed by both the United States and Canada. Although it is barren, fog-bound, and has no trees, it has a special type of beauty. Bird watchers enjoy the island, which is a sanctuary for razorbills, common murres, common terns, Arctic terns, Atlantic puffins, common eiders, and ...