- Our list of the best things to do in Stonington, Maine, features the top 146 nearby activities — including 91 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Stonington, ME has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Water Activities, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 10 things to do within the city of Stonington, ME , followed by 136 popular activities in nearby cities, including Rockland, Camden, Deer Isle, Southwest Harbor, Rockport, Castine, Mount Desert, Bar Harbor, Owls Head, Belfast, Blue Hill, Vinalhaven, Searsport, Trenton, Northeast Harbor, Lincolnville, Port Clyde, Bass Harbor and Rangeley
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22.4 Miles
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117 Museum Street, Owls Head, ME 4854
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A specialty Museum, the Owls Head Transportation Museum has a wide collection of antique planes and cars. They also host fascinating and exciting events like aerobatic shows, motorcycle exhibits and special edition cars.
22.5 Miles
Built in 1852 and with a height of 30 feet, the Owls Head Lighthouse also has on its site the original 1854 keeper's house and the 1895 oil house.
22.5 Miles
The museum features a plethora of maritime treasures that transport the viewer back in time. Foghorns collections, ancient Peapods, and the lights of lighthouses are all items that can be seen up close at the Shore Village Museum.
22.8 Miles
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Windjammer Wharf, Rockland, ME 04841
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The Stephen Taber is the oldest sailing vessel in continuous use in the United States. Schooner Stephen Taber Day cruises has four to six day cruises around Maine water on the over 145 year old vessel.
22.8 Miles
Birch Point Beach State Park is only a day park and camping here is not allowed. It is renowned for its oceanfront scenery—thus making it a popular hangout for photographers.
22.9 Miles
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107 votes
130 Thomaston Street, Rockland, ME 04841
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With its authentic 30 foot-long lobster boat, Captain Jack Lobster Boat Adventure offers its clients glimpses of the local marine wildlife, including whales. The main purpose is, however, seeing lobsters and other seafood get caught in the captain's traps. Fishing trips are also available.
23.1 Miles
Pitcher Pond is a resort community built on the lake. The lake offers swimming, fishing, and boating opportunities, and people often collect lobsters here, as well as the pond offering views of Ducktrap Mountain.
23.2 Miles
Bald Mountain, part of the Maine Birding Trail, has two paths to the summit where hikers often see spruce grouse, gray jay, boreal chickadees, and blackpoll warblers. From the summit, hikers can see Rangeley Lake, Cupsuptic Lake, Mooselookmeguntic Lake, Saddleback Mountain, Elephant Mountain, and Mount Washingt…
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Mount Desert Island is home to Acadia National Park, and Bar Harbor. On the island, people can hike nature trails, bike, go on scenic drives, and swim, while offshore visitors can sail and kayak.
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Located in Acadia National Park, Penobscot Mountain can be hiked to the summit on a rated moderate hiking trail. There are many trails to choose from with varying degrees of difficulty for the experienced or inexperienced hiker.