Guidebook for Blue Hill
Sightseeing
In addition to opportunities for outdoor adventure, the Acadia region is rich in culture. We recommend several noted house museums.
Woodlawn Museum
19 Black House DrArts & Culture
Not to be missed if you are interested in local New England history.
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Jonathan Fisher House
44 Mines RdNot to be missed if you are interested in local New England history.
Blue Hill Historical Society
3 Water StHistoric house and lecture venue.
Concerts at Kneisel Hall have been an integral part of Blue Hill’s social and cultural life for over a century.
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Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival and School
137 Pleasant StConcerts at Kneisel Hall have been an integral part of Blue Hill’s social and cultural life for over a century.
Everything Else
FYI, the Town Park with its quality playground and pebble beach is just past the hospital at the end of Water Street.
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Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital
57 Water StFYI, the Town Park with its quality playground and pebble beach is just past the hospital at the end of Water Street.
Food Scene
EL EL FRIJOLES, Mexican Food
41 Caterpillar Hill RdThis is one of the restaurants that is turning the Blue Hill peninsula into a widely-known foodie destination.
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Aragosta at Goose Cove
300 Goose Cove RdThis is one of the restaurants that is turning the Blue Hill peninsula into a widely-known foodie destination.
Hard to get reservations but a truly unforgettable dining experience.
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Acadia House
27 Main StHard to get reservations but a truly unforgettable dining experience.
Good cafe for breakfast or takeout sandwiches connected to the co-op grocery store.
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Blue Hill Co-op Community Market
70 South StGood cafe for breakfast or takeout sandwiches connected to the co-op grocery store.
Recent tenants have shared how much they love this place! It’s in Surry, halfway to Ellsworth on the way to Acadia.
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Pugnuts Ice Cream Shop
1276 ME-172Recent tenants have shared how much they love this place! It’s in Surry, halfway to Ellsworth on the way to Acadia.
Low-key waterside shack offering lobster & seafood plates alongside hearty sides & beers.
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Perry's Lobster Shack
1076 Newbury Neck RdLow-key waterside shack offering lobster & seafood plates alongside hearty sides & beers.
Tinder Hearth is a small restaurant and bakery that was recently named one of the fifty best in the US by the New York Times.
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Tinder Hearth
1452 Coastal RdTinder Hearth is a small restaurant and bakery that was recently named one of the fifty best in the US by the New York Times.
Entertainment & Activities
Alamoosook Lake
Best local venue for warm, fresh-water swimming.
A woodland swimming hole on Peters Brook, perfect for cooling off on a hot day.
Penny's Preserve at Peters Brook - Blue Hill Heritage Trust
182 ME-176A woodland swimming hole on Peters Brook, perfect for cooling off on a hot day.
Drinks & Nightlife
Barncastle has become a popular venue for live music events in their renovated carriage house.
A short walk up South Street, this family-friendly pub and restaurant is a great place to meet locals and summer visitors alike.
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Barncastle Hotel + Restaurant
125 South StA short walk up South Street, this family-friendly pub and restaurant is a great place to meet locals and summer visitors alike.
In a working boatyard that is also the venue for a competitive Boules club.
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The Boatyard Grill
13 E Blue Hill RdIn a working boatyard that is also the venue for a competitive Boules club.
A short drive from town, Strong Brewing Company is worth the trip.
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Strong Brewing
7 Rope Ferry RdA short drive from town, Strong Brewing Company is worth the trip.
Blaze
66 Main StreetNew & popular, Blaze is Blue Hill’s most dynamic dining experience.
Food scene
Arborvine
33 Tenney HillVery popular special occasion restaurant in the village.