Explore the Midcoast.
Here’s our list of restaurants, shops, museums and other places of interest we encourage you to visit and explore.
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BELFAST
Chase’s Daily – Farm owned, fabulous breakfasts, much-loved
CAMDEN
Long Grain – Authentic Thai restaurant, book ahead
Natalie’s– Michelin rated restaurant overlooking Camden’s harbor
Franny’s Bistro – Bustling local culinary hotspot
40 Paper – Traditional bistro, modern bar
Farmer’s Market (seasonal) - On Saturdays
ROCKLAND
Primo – Melissa Kelly’s acclaimed farm-to-table restaurant
Suzuki’s – Local sushi, authentic Japanese food
Atlantic Baking Company – Delicious breads, croissants
Jess’s Fish Market – Family owned, super-fresh fish and lobsters
The Good Tern Co-Op – Comprehensive co-op, our family grocery
Farmer’s Market (seasonal) - On Thursdays
In Good Company – Wine bar, tapas, seasonal entrees
Sammy’s Deluxe – Upscale comfort food
ROCKPORT
Tender Wild Farm - Organic farm storm offering Maine-grown produce
Bleeker & Greer - Butcher, baker, cheesemonger
Nina June – Sara Jenkins’ convivial trattoria, harbor views
ST. GEORGE
The Causeway Restaurant - Locally sourced fare and stunning ocean views
Hedgerow – Seasonal marketplace with organic produce and gifts
WARREN
Beth’s Farm Market– Farm stand with good produce, jams, and pickles
St. George Pizza - Delicious focaccia pizza and salads
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Clark Island, St. George – Accessible by foot, this bridged island in Saint George features a 124-acre preserve with wide, easy, mowed grass and gravel trails leading to attractive beaches, a rock quarry, and through a diversity of wildlife habitats.
Drift Inn Beach, St. George – Known for its peaceful atmosphere, shallow waters, and low tide.
Birch Point State Park, Owl’s Head – Offers visitors a quiet stroll along the shores of Penobscot Bay with picturesque views of the surrounding mid-coast region.
Beech Hill Preserve, Rockport – Offers views of the Bay and mountains.
Camden Hills State Park, Camden – Offers year-round trail activities and camping. Winter camping, in a rustic shelter, is also offered and available by reservation by calling the park. Renowned for the panoramic view of Camden Harbor and Penobscot Bay from the top of Mt. Battie.
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Hello Hello Books, Rockland - New & secondhand books
Black Parrot, Rockland – Gifts, contemporary fashion, home furnishings
Farnsworth Museum, Rockland – Maine’s historic role in American painting
Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Rockland
Caldbeck Gallery, Rockland – Specializes in Maine artists
Transportation Museum, Owls Head – Trains, planes, kids and parents love it
Maritime Museum, Bath – Celebrates Maine’s maritime heritage and culture
Coastal Maine Botanical Garden, Boothbay Harbor
Strand Theater, Rockland – Great movie house and performance venue
Monhegan Island, Port Clyde – Lighthouse and puffin cruises
Marshall Pt. Lighthouse & Museum, Port Clyde – Sunsets, picnic spot
Maine Sport Outfitters,Rockport – Rents bikes, kayaks, and outdoor equipment