- 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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Castine Historical Handworks is a quaint gift shop that celebrates traditional craftsmen and artists from the local areas in and around New England. Jewelry, photography, bird carvings, metal work, and fruit preserves are amongst the many offerings.
17.4 Miles
Visitors can learn about the history of Castine at the Castine Historical Society by looking at maps, photographs, artifacts, essays, and books, particularly about the Penobscot Expedition, a Revolutionary War battle. The facility also hosts special exhibits on a regular basis.
17.4 Miles
Fort George State Park is located at the highest point in Castine. Visitors see earthworks on three acres of the last fort that the British surrendered during the Revolutionary War.
17.4 Miles
Guldive Cruises offers two-hour excursions, sunset cruises, and specialty cruises at various locations along the Atlantic coast, and the Caribbean. The vessel that they use is 56 feet long, weigh 46 tons, and was designed by William Hand Jr.
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In the late 1800s and early 1900s, many families used Castine, Maine, as their vacation destination, most notably Harriet Beecher Stowe and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Visitors to Main Street can see many restored buildings where small businesses and art galleries are located.
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The State of Maine has served as the training boat for the Main Maritime Academy since 1997. When not on training cruises, the ship is open to tours by the public.
17.5 Miles
The Dice Head Foot Path begins at the Dice Head Lightkeeper's home. The small steep foot path that ends at Penobscot Bay offers scenic views, but can be very slippery when wet.
17.5 Miles
Showcasing a variety of paintings, Adam Gallery features work depicting nature and other landscapes. The gift shop offers post cards with the paintings from the gallery printed on them for visitors to purchase.
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Blue Hill Books is a small town bookstore located in Pleasant Street. They have comfortable places to sit and browse for books. There is also a children's books selection in the lower level.
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The Blue Hill Wine Shop is an old restored building with an intimate atmosphere. They also have cheese, bread, coffee, tea, pastries, and more. Visitors rave about their cheese selection, which you can taste before you buy.