Explore the Midcoast.

BELFAST

Chase’s Daily – Farm owned, fabulous breakfasts, much-loved

Downshift Coffee – Delicious coffee and baked goods

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

Farmers’ Market(seasonal) - On Saturdays

ROCKLAND

Primo – Melissa Kelly’s acclaimed farm-to-table restaurant set in a 5-acre sustainable farm. Check out special events in their Barn

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

Farmers’ Market(seasonal on Thursdays) - Incredible produce, artisan produce, fresh local meat butchery, farm-to-table food

In Good Company – Wine bar, tapas, seasonal entrees

Sammy’s Deluxe – Upscale comfort food. Voted one of America’s top-50 restaurants

Cafe Grazie– Lovely lunches, gourmet selection, outdoor tables

Fog Wine Shop – A wine store curated by an artist/designer with an outstanding small selection of gourmet items to accompany the wonderful selection of wines and beer

ROCKPORT

Tenderwild Farm - Home-grown organic vegetables, fruit, gourmet products, pick your own flowers, in a fine restored traditional Maine barn. Check out their program of concerts and cultural events in the summer

Bleecker & Greer - Butcher, baker and cheesemonger. Wonderful cafe coffee, sandwiches and pastries

Nina June – Sara Jenkins’ convivial trattoria, harbor views

ST. GEORGE

Hedgerow Market – A few minutes walk from Harbor Cottage. Home-grown vegetables, flowers, and locally prepared gourmet foods by Green Bean Co. Seasonal marketplace with organic produce and gifts

The Causeway Restaurant - Family-owned restaurant in tucked away Clark Island Villagewith a great bar and stunning ocean views

THOMASTON

Carriage House & Uproot Pie Company– Jess Shepard and her all-women team serve the best pizza (and fabulous cocktails) in Maine in a restored historic carriage house with outdoor garden tables. Cookery classes for kids and bread making days. The Uproot Pie Company is also at Rockland and Camden farmers’ markets and special events

WARREN

Beth’s Farm Market– Farm stand with good produce, jams, and pickles

St. George Pizza - Delicious focaccia pizza and salads

Clark Island, St. George – Across an old causeway, this magnificent island in Wheeler Bay is a 124 acre preserve with open meadows, woodland trails, old apple orchards, and a fine swimming quarry

Drift Inn Beach, St. George – Wide sandy low tide beach with magnificent views. Lovely for children and just a 5 minutes’ drive from Harbor Cottage.

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 –Stunning views of Penobscot Bay and the Camden Hills

Camden Hills State Park, Camden – Renowned for the panoramic view of Camden Harbor and Penobscot Bay from the top of Mt. Battie

Black Parrot, Rockland – Gifts, contemporary fashion, home furnishings

Trillium Soaps, Rockland - Exquisite handmade soaps, linens and vintage items

Hello Hello Books, Rockland - New & secondhand books

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 – Well worth the small detour to see this magnificent coastal garden

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