DownEast Acadia

Name: DownEast Acadia
Address: 7 Ames Way, Machias, ME, 04658, US
Telephone: +12077072057

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Your trusted local guide to Downeast Maine and Acadia National Park This is True Maine.

DownEast Acadia, True Maine Experience life at the easternmost edge of a wild and scenic coast, where clear waters sparkle and salt air rejuvenates the soul. Set against a backdrop of spectacular natural beauty, DownEast Acadia is rich in history and the arts, and is alive with attractions and events all year long. However you choose to explore our region––by car or kayak, hiking trail or scenic b

yway––it will be a True Maine experience.

– Discover the 24 lighthouses that dot our rocky shoreline

– Cruise on a windjammer; take a puffin or whale-watching tour

– Hike or bike along coastal trails; explore by snowmobile or ATV

– Enjoy world-class seafood at lobster pounds, fine restaurants and local eateries

– Learn about our maritime past in museums and historic homes

– Join seasonal celebrations of food, music and local culture

– Experience community life along four scenic byways

Whether you yearn for the peaceful sound of waves lapping the shore, a lively outdoor adventure, or a seasonal festival, DownEast & Acadia is an experience you’ll want to repeat time and again.

08/02/2025

It’s wild blueberry season in DownEast Acadia…
which means your morning commute on Route 1 might come with a blueberry harvester parade. 🫐🚜

No rush—those berries are worth the wait.

🫐 Plan your berry-filled adventure:
https://downeastacadia.com/eat-and-stay/blueberry/

Thanks Capshore Photography for the pic!

07/24/2025

🧜‍♀️ Mermaids, music & magic await in Eastport! 🌊

Join Eastport ArtFests for the Mermaid Festival on August 1st + 2nd! Crown-making, the first-ever Mermaid Ball, downtown fun, live music, a costumed parade, and a moonlit screening of The Little Mermaid!

📍 Full schedule: eastportartfests.org

07/23/2025

Gear up, get outside, and discover something new with Adventure Local Maine.

This brand-new digital guide from Maine Outdoor Brands connects you to 130+ Maine-based outdoor gear makers, expert guides, retailers, and gear libraries—all rooted right here in Maine (many in the Downeast + Acadia region!).

Featuring iconic brands, trusted small-batch makers, and seasoned guides, Adventure Local Maine helps you:
✓ Explore by activity and season
✓ Get local tips and gear picks from the pros
✓ Use the map to find retailers and gear hubs across the state

Hiking, paddling, camping, climbing, surfing, fishing and more—whatever your next outdoor pursuit, this is your starting point for the best of Maine’s outdoors.

Shop local, explore local, Adventure Local.
🔗 maineoutdoorbrands.com/adventure-local

07/22/2025

🌱 You’re Invited: Open Farm Day at Downeast Restorative Harvest!
📍 Machias | 🗓 Sunday, July 27 | ⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM

Come tour the farm you help grow! Walk the rows, meet the team, and see how local food fuels our community—from food pantries to the jail kitchen.

👩‍🌾 Farm tours
🤝 Meet the crew
📦 Learn where the food goes
💪 Get involved!

Hosted by Healthy Acadia as part of Maine’s 36th Annual ! 🫛🌞

More about the event here: https://www.facebook.com/share/19PFngL3oE/

07/18/2025

🛳️ When Cruise Ships Dock, Eastport Comes Alive!

It’s a stunning sight—a cruise ship towering in the harbor of America’s easternmost city. When they dock, Eastport’s historic downtown buzzes with life. Shops swing open, galleries shine, and seafood spots fill with people.

Pick up local goods, stroll through art spaces, and soak in the coastal charm of this walkable working waterfront.

A tiny port with a big welcome.

🔗 https://downeastacadia.com/home/places-to-go/way-downeast/

07/14/2025

🚴‍♂️ Two wheels. Endless views.

From rugged coastlines to quiet inland roads, biking in DownEast Acadia is pure Maine magic. Whether you're in it for the challenge, the scenery, or just the joy of the ride, this region delivers.

✅ Cruise the Bold Coast Scenic Bikeway—Maine’s first scenic bikeway
✅ Ride the Down East Sunrise Trail, a multi-use route through wild backcountry
✅ Connect with the East Coast Greenway for a cross-border cycling adventure
✅ Explore charming towns, lighthouses, blueberry fields, and working waterfronts

Your next ride begins here.
📍 https://downeastacadia.com/home/thingstodo/biking/

07/13/2025

Trail time > screen time. 🥾💬
From sea-sprayed cliffs to forested ridgelines, DownEast Acadia offers hikes that refresh your mind and reconnect you with nature. Whether you’re chasing summit views in Acadia National Park or wandering quiet coastal preserves, adventure is always just a trailhead away. 🌲🌊

📌 Find your next hike:
👉 https://downeastacadia.com/home/thingstodo/hiking-and-climbing/

07/10/2025

📍Jonesport & Beals, Maine

On a foggy July day, the bridge to Beals fades into the mist. Lobster boats drift in silence. Everything slows down and the fog casts a quiet kind of magic over the harbor.

🔗 downeastacadia.com/home/places-to-go/schoodic

07/07/2025

🎂 Franklin, ME is turning 200!
Join us for the Franklin Veterans Club Dine & Dance on Saturday, July 19 at 4 Cards Crossing.

🍽️ Enjoy a Prime Rib Dinner
🎷 Sway to live music from The Al Corey Band (18-piece orchestra!)
🎶 Celebrate with friends, food, and dancing all evening long.

🕔 Schedule:
• 5–6 PM: Music & Social Hour
• 6 PM: Dinner Served
• Until 9 PM: Music & Dancing

🎟️ Tickets: $35 – Limited availability!
📍 Purchase at:
• Franklin Veterans Club
• Franklin Town Office
• Franklin Library

📞 Info: (207) 565‑2977
📌 Sponsored by The Franklin Veterans Club & Franklin Maine Historical Society

Address

7 Ames Way
Machias, ME
04658

Telephone

+12077072057

Website

https://downeastacadia.com/

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Set against a backdrop of spectacular natural beauty, DownEast Acadia provides a diverse playground for your explorations, from its rugged coastline to sparkling inland lakes, from forests carpeted in moss to wide open fields of wild blueberries. However you choose to explore our region – by kayak, bikes, fishing boat, or on foot –it will be a True Maine experience.

– Discover the 26 lighthouses that dot our rocky shoreline – Cruise on a windjammer; take a puffin or whale-watching tour – Hike or bike along coastal trails; explore by snowmobile or ATV – Enjoy world-class seafood at lobster pounds, fine restaurants and local eateries – Learn about our maritime past in museums and historic homes – Join seasonal celebrations of food, music and local culture – Experience community life and scenic vistas along five scenic byways Whether you yearn for the soothing sound of waves lapping the shore, a rugged outdoor adventure, or a lobster bake on the beach, DownEast & Acadia is an experience you’ll want to repeat time and again. DownEast Acadia...this is True Maine.