Castine Visitor Center

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Located in the distinctive Downeast Maine Acadia region, steeped in history, architecturally preserved, rich in culture, adorned by elms and surrounded by the sea, a visit to Castine Maine will invigorate your spirit and energize your soul.

First day of school vibes! 🏫🍎 Principal Fred Cole of Castine’s local Adams School shows off the “opening day circle” as ...
09/04/2026

First day of school vibes! 🏫🍎 Principal Fred Cole of Castine’s local Adams School shows off the “opening day circle” as seen from above. Here’s to a wonderful 2026-2027 school year for our elementary schoolers! ✨

Summer may be drawing to a close, but Castine Kayak Adventures will still be going strong through October! 💪💪 Our town’s...
09/02/2026

Summer may be drawing to a close, but Castine Kayak Adventures will still be going strong through October! 💪💪 Our town’s favorite water-bound adventure gets you up close and personal with the harbor—whether it’s seeing animals out among the inlets, getting so close to the TSSOM you can touch the hull, or spying bioluminescent organisms on the night tours 🤩🚢🛶 So get out on a kayak—and see Castine like never before!

Extra extra! Castine is featured in this week’s Sunday Travel section of the The Boston Globe 🗞️ Writer Pamela Wright vi...
08/31/2026

Extra extra! Castine is featured in this week’s Sunday Travel section of the The Boston Globe 🗞️

Writer Pamela Wright visited our little peninsula under the elms and by the sea, and came away enchanted by our town, writing: “You’re not going to just happen upon Castine. This pretty little seafaring town is located at the very tip of a peninsula reaching into Penobscot Bay in Downeast Maine…

We took the road less traveled, turning off Route 1 onto the up-and-down, winding byway leading into Castine, and discovered a delightful town, not yet overrun with tourists, with a strong local community vibe, gorgeous waterfront setting, and a village filled with historic architecture.

It’s also one of the oldest towns in America, founded in 1613 as a small seaside trading post, with a rich, storied past. We spent three glorious summer days here, and it wasn’t enough. We’ll be returning soon; the town would be lovely in fall, when its hundred of stately American elm trees turn vibrant, canary yellow, and the days turn clear and crisp.” 🍁🍂

She goes on to give the low-down on our town’s ins and outs, including several town businesses: Pentagoet Inn & Pub Tapley Cove Oyster Company Castine Variety & The Breeze Danny Murphy's Pub Dennett’s at the Wharf Compass Rose Books Tapley Cove Oyster Company gallery b. Adamgallery👩‍🎨👨‍🎨 Julia Parish Castine Historical Society Witherle Memorial Library Castine Touring Company CastineGolfClub Maine Maritime Academy and Castine Cruises ✨✨

Thank you for visiting and the lovely write up ❤️

Castine’s Interfaith Community has been assessing and responding to the needs that exist and may be accelerating in our...
08/30/2026

Castine’s Interfaith Community has been assessing and responding to the needs that exist and may be accelerating in our community. One need that has existed is food insecurity. There are several efforts that address these needs but they now need a boost. We have two food pantries in Castine—one at the Trinity Episcopal Church on Perkins St and the other behind the Castine Clinic. They both need more food! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

Hence—a food drive—with refreshments! 🍎🍋🥪🥧

This is an opportunity for those of you leaving town to empty your shelves (nothing expired or opened) or add a grocery bag for donation when you head out to food shop. You could also write a check to the Castine Community Partners Interfaith Coalition or drop at 167 Perkins Street. If you aren’t around for the food drive, both food pantries are open 24/7 for drop offs. ❤️ Thank you to all who can help ✨

As containment efforts continue this morning for the forest fire that broke out yesterday, we’re sending our best to the...
08/30/2026

As containment efforts continue this morning for the forest fire that broke out yesterday, we’re sending our best to the Castine Fire and Rescue team and other departments that responded to help our town 🙏🏼 Our local volunteer team is always there for Castiners—whether it’s a small medical emergency at home or a big wild fire. These are some amazing people who are oh so essential for our town ✨❤️

08/29/2026

Get ready for the unofficial end-of-summer tradition
that brings our community together year after year—The Blue Hill Fair is coming September 3-7! 🎡🎠🐣🐎 This isn’t just a fair—it’s tradition, community, and Maine pride all in one place. From the barns to the grandstands to the farm demos and produce competitions, every corner is packed with real Maine moments. And fun fact—it’s the inspiration for E. B. White’s beloved Charlotte’s Web… you can spy a few Wilburs in this reel 🐷🕸️🐷

Reel reposted from DownEast Acadia ✨ See you all at the fair this coming week!

08/27/2026

A perfect encapsulation of “what life is like when your mom runs a wine bar in coastal Maine” 🤩🍷🤌🏼 The by is operated by and her daughter made a reel to show off a “day in the life” as it is… and it couldn’t look more fabulous 🥰 Good eats, good wine, and the best setting in our little town of Castine ✨

Snapshots from the Wilson Museum 3rd annual Artisan Market 🎨 🧶 Over 40 artisans from Maine and beyond gathered at our to...
08/24/2026

Snapshots from the Wilson Museum 3rd annual Artisan Market 🎨 🧶 Over 40 artisans from Maine and beyond gathered at our town museum’s campus for a day of showcasing their wares and community spirit 🥰 It made for a fabulous day for Castiners and those who came to visit our little seaside town ✨

We’re always in the mood for a Maine Maritime Academy parade 🫡 With the freshmen class cadets back in town, marching is ...
08/23/2026

We’re always in the mood for a Maine Maritime Academy parade 🫡 With the freshmen class cadets back in town, marching is in order! It’s gives a quaint feeling to our little peninsula on the daily ✨

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