The easternmost city in the United States, Eastport, Maine is 240 miles north of Portland, and only 100 miles away from Bar Harbor. The downtown area, on Moose Island is still undiscovered by the sunburnt crowds that jam Mount Desert Island every summer. Eastport is quite scenic and one of the most popular downeast destinations. With a wonderfully eccentric vibe -- many of the two thousand or so locals are artists, writers, filmmakers, and other creative types, Eastport is a perfect weekend getaway.
Eastport Events
The 4th of July, Pirate Festival, & Salmon Festival are just a few of the festivities that go on in Eastport.
Restaurants
Depending on your tastes & wallet, Eastport has a variety of local eating establishments.
Accommodations
With several bed & breakfasts, motels, and cabins, you can choose the accommodations that fit your needs.
Eastport Art Galleries
Almost two dozen art galleries are in easy walking distance from the center of town. Experience the local flavor!
Things To Do
Tracy Sullivan is a native of Eastport and knows the ins and outs of the entire island. Read featured articles of her experiences, reviews and ideas on all the things to do in town and the surrounding area, including Canada. A must read for all new visitors to Washington County, Maine.
Enjoy an Eastport Morning
Waking up on a soft-lighted, mostly cloudy day in Eastport is an opportunity to start your day slowly with a morning walk. Downtown is a walk away from anywhere in town, and along the way you can become acquainted with life on the island. The breeze carries the smell of the sea and sounds of…full article
Lupines Show Off Their Colors In Eastport
Walking along Water Street on a beautiful day in June confirms that summer has arrived in Eastport with the blooming of the Lupine. This is an event many locals have anticipated since the rosettes of leaves emerged in place of melting snow. Slowly through the spring they gain energy that results in an extraordinary explosion…full article
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- Eastport's 1814 history deserves commemoration - Bangor Daily News
27 Jan 12 at 21:22 - Searsport propane tank means energy security - Bangor Daily News
27 Jan 12 at 12:56 - Maine could generate 10 percent of tidal power - Sustainable Business Oregon
26 Jan 12 at 18:53 - FOR THE BIRDS: Christmas Bird Counts yielded wide variety along the coast - Morning Sentinel
26 Jan 12 at 05:10 - Reports highlight potential of Maine ocean power - Mainebiz Daily
23 Jan 12 at 15:29 - The best place to see Maine's reversing falls - The Boston Globe
22 Jan 12 at 10:34 - Federal reports highlight untapped energy potential of Maine tides, waves - Power Engineering Magazine
22 Jan 12 at 04:40 - Clara May Trott Robinson - Oak Ridger
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