ELLSWORTH In the last U.S. Census, Ellsworth was the fastest growing city in Maine. It comes as no surprise to those who know that Ellsworth is the gateway to the splendor and beauty of Acadia National Park. All roads to Acadia and surrounding areas travel through Ellsworth. Whether exploring by land or by water, Ellsworth offers the convenience of smallcity life with all of the qualities of Maine’s spectacular coastal amenities including hiking and boating. A thriving Main Street offers an abundance of restaurants, shops, an art-deco theatre, professional offices, galleries, a museum, coffee houses, pubs and historic buildings. Shopping centers, hotels, inns and restaurants are scattered minutes from the historic district. A waterfront park offers a boat launch, free summer concerts, and picnic areas for the family.
Dining in Ellsworth can range from the simple outdoor take-out spot offering locally caught seafood on a picnic table to an elegant meal served with a water view. Our chefs pride themselves on local, fresh, seafood and farm products, served up in cuisine that varies from casual to sophisticated and everything in between. Don’t miss trying a local cheese, wine, brewed ale or the world famous Maine lobster as part of your taste of Maine. Local Favorites: Birdsacre - Stanwood Homestead Museum is a non-profit nature preserve that has miles of native Maine trails, a bird rehabilitation facility, and an educational nature center. Delightful staff will have you learning about birds and plants in the area. Free admission with donations accepted. Hidden Gems: The Big Chicken Barn is a wayside giant book and antique store. The first floor has antiques and collectibles and the second floor offers row upon row of books. This is a huge building; allow plenty of time for browsing. Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters is a great stop for outstanding coffee and lots of culinary utensils and delights. Most Unusual: Timber Tina’s Great Maine Lumberjack Show is an amusing hour and fifteen minutes of axe throwing, log rolling, underhand chopping, crosscut sawing and pole climbing in an extravaganza that proves the skill and dexterity needed to be a Maine lumberjack.
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