Ah, yes. Travel to Eastport, Maine, for the scenery, for the lobster, for the galleries, for the whale-watching, for the blueberries, and…for the symphony orchestra? We’ll bet you a bowl of chowder at Quoddy Bay Lobster that you did not see that one coming. The thing about life way Downeast is that we all know…full article

Things kick off on Thursday, July 1, with a fireworks display on Deer Island to celebrate Canada Day. On Friday, the celebration swings into full gear, with events, live entertainment, crafts fairs, vendors and more on tap morning to night. One of the highlights of the Eastport celebration is the arrival of a U.S. Navy…full article

For a taste of American history – and some of the best seafood you’re likely to find anywhere – stop by the Eastport Chowder House during your vacation to these vibrant islands. The chowder house itself dates back to 1968, but its roots extend into the previous century. You’ll find this rich tradition all over…full article

When you visit the islands that comprise Eastport, the easternmost point of the mainland United States, you’re setting foot on a place rich in history – its first European settlement, in fact, even predates Jamestown by 3 years. The indigenous Passamaquoddy tribe have called the area home for at least 10,000 years, and some archaeologists…full article

Eating and buying locally supports individual and community health. It also works to build the local economy instead of being handed over to a corporation in another city, state, or country. The food moves through fewer hands and more of the money you spend gets to the people growing it. Besides eating fresher and tastier…full article

Passamaquoddy Bay offers a diversity and abundance of whales in the summer and fall months. Along with dolphins, porpoises, seals, and numerous bird species, a trip on the bay is entertaining and educational for all ages. The following are a list of the whales that you might possibly see while cruising around the bay.

Autumn is here with cooler temperatures, colorful foliage and less traffic on Maine’s coastal roads. Check out the real Downeast Maine and plan a weekend getaway to Eastport, the easternmost city in the United States. Here are three reasons why we think you will enjoy a weekend on Moose Island.