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

Overview

Eastport a town in the Down East region of Maine on Moose Island at the junction of Cobscook and Passamaquoddy Bays. A causeway on Route 190 connects the island to the mainland.

3 sights · 3 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay

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Best things about Eastport

Tides Institute and Museum of Art

Old Sow

Old Sow is the largest natural whirlpool in the Western Hemisphere. Ferries and excursions sometimes pass through or near the Old Sow (its location varies). Large boats can handle it, smaller ones should not.

Peavey Memorial Library

Historic landmark and operational local library.

Eastport Windjammers

Head of the Breakwater. Whale watching, sunset cruises, charters on this old-time 84ft schooner.

Eastport Arts Center

Community arts center featuring visual, performing, and musical arts.

Salmon & Seafood Festival

Annual event around Labor Day weekend held in Eastport.

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.
BHB Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport, Bar Harbor — 74 mi away. Directions
BGR Bangor International Airport, Bangor — 90 mi away. Directions
PWM Portland International Jetport, Portland — 185 mi away (major hub). Directions

Take US Route 1 into Perry and turn onto the start of Route 190. Driving speeds along this route are frequently monitored, so it is best to strictly observe the speed limit while passing through Passamaquoddy tribal lands. Along Route 190, you will drive along a causeway to Moose Island and pass through the town of Quoddy before reaching Eastport. Washington street is a common turn-off point which leads to the north end of Water street's commercial section, or follow Route 190 to its end in southern Eastport.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

Places to stay listed here: about $90–$90 a night (typical $98), from 2 listed prices.
Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$130, mid-range ~$170, comfortable ~$260.

See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.

Sample 2-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Tides Institute and Museum of Art, Peavey Memorial Library
Lunch WaCo Diner
Afternoon Eastport Windjammers, Eastport Arts Center
Evening The Happy Crab

Day 2

Morning Old Sow
Afternoon Salmon & Seafood Festival

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

Map

Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.

Get in

By car

By plane

Air travel to Eastport is difficult. While there is a municipal airport, major commercial airlines do not fly there and will only go as far as Bangor. Personal aircraft or chartered flights may be able to get closer.