Dexter, Maine travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Dexter is a city in Maine.

2 sights · 1 places to eat · 2 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Dexter

Town Hall

Abbott Museum and Gift Shop

A small local museum dedicated to the history of the town of Dexter, covering everything from Dexter Shoe to local veterans.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 79°F; winter lows dip to about 15°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Nov. (climate data from nearby Acadia National Park)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
BGR Bangor International Airport, Bangor — 27 mi away. Directions
AUG Augusta State Airport, Augusta — 55 mi away. Directions
PWM Portland International Jetport, Portland — 108 mi away (major hub). Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

Typical meal: about $20 per person at listed restaurants.

See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Town Hall
Lunch Lakeshore Restaurant
Afternoon Abbott Museum and Gift Shop

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

See

See Town Hall

Maps

See Abbott Museum and Gift Shop (Dexter Historical society)

A small local museum dedicated to the history of the town of Dexter, covering everything from Dexter Shoe to local veterans.

📍 12 Church St🕒 Year round Sat 10-4; mid-June to mid-September Mon, Thu-Sat 10-4; fall Thu-Fri 1-4 and Sat 10-4☎ +1 207-924-5721Checked Jul 2025

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Eat

Eat Lakeshore Restaurant

SeafoodDessert / Ice cream$$

This restaurant is right on the beach and public boat landing. It also has a playground out back. The menu includes everything from seafood platters to ice cream cones.

📍 16 Crockett Rd🕒 Mon-Sun 11am-8pm; open seasonally💲 $10-$30☎ +1 207-924-3016Checked Jul 2025

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