Location: Ellsworth
Top Things to do in Ellsworth
6 Things to Do in Ellsworth That You Shouldn't Miss
Ellsworth is a city in and the county seat of Hancock County, Maine, United States. The 2010 Census determined it had a population of 7,741. Ellsworth was Maine's fastest growing city from 2000–2010, with a growth rate of nearly 20 percent. With historic buildings and other points of interest, Ellsworth is popular with tourists.
Restaurants in Ellsworth
1. Woodlawn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Woodlawn is a 180-acre historic estate located a quarter mile from downtown Ellsworth, Maine. Once home to three generations of the Black family, it is now treasured for its historic house museum, its gardens, and its public park. Visitors can explore a superb historic house, stroll through beautiful gardens, play croquet, hike on pristine trails, and much more.
Reviewed By msamh - Hampton, Connecticut
So happy my husband and I went to do the tour of this beautiful, historic home in Ellsworth.
The self-guided tour is perfect! You can take as much time or as little time as you wish! Every room has a main passsage, but there are also many other additional things you can listen to if you wish. We took a very long time - took us an hour and a half, but a couple came as we were about half way through and they finished before us - so it's perfect for everyone.
Such an incredibly interesting family and I had never heard of them. The house is filled with their belongings and their story - it's like if you waited a short time, they might come back and you could have a conversation with them.
The docent who was on duty was so knowledgeable had helpful and she had just moved from California to Maine in April - yet she knew all kinds of cool and interesting tidbits she showed us. For instance, the fire door from the old kitchen to the rest of the house is fabulously interesting and isn't part of the audio tour - I assume so every single person who goes through isn't closing a heavy metal door on the rest of the visitors.
It is a fantastic tour and I'm sure we'll be back. We didn't have time to explore the gardens and trails, but we will definitely check them out another time we're in the area.
2. Stanwood Homestead Museum and Bird Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By Steve K - Edisto Island, South Carolina
Birdsacre is about a 200 acre sanctuary a short drive from Ellsworth and is definitely worth the visit. The museum has lots of displays (birds, bird egg collection, bird nests, historical information about the life of Cordelia Starwood, etc.). Great place for childern (and adults) to get up close and personal with some of the hawks and owls kept at the sanctuary. One of the few places where you can see several live Saw Whet Owls. Stan is one of the long term staff members and has a wealth of knowledge about birds and how to treat injured birds brought to the sanctuary. Visit when you have several hours to spend in the museum and walking the trails.
3. The Telephone Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Real, working telephones and the switchboards and switching systems that powered the network are featured at this hands-on, interactive museum. You are encouraged to use wall-mounted, hand-crank magneto phones, dial phones, and manual switchboards. And you will see, hear and enjoy the electro-mechanical marvels that led the way to computers, cell phones, smart phones and other wonders of telecommunications.
Reviewed By Barry N - Coventry, Rhode Island
so you think you know all about the phone as it grew up. well you don't knowl all the behind the scene stuff that went on. This is an adventure to rivel the best novels around.
It was very interesting to see what the phones in the very early days looked and sounded like. so many kinds you can not think that there were so many styles. How do they work? what did the phone companies look like/ It was an outstanding job putting all of these du are in the area. stop in and be amazed. I did. I was.
4. SevenArts Gallery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Monteux Gallery is a fine art nature photography gallery located in the Main Grind building at 192 Main Street in beautiful and historic downtown Ellsworth, Maine. It features the images produced by photographer Gerry Monteux, who travels the length and breadth of the great state of Maine to bring you iconic landscapes and gorgeous wildlife photographs, offered as either matted signed prints or signed canvas pieces.
Reviewed By FredAndElaine - Safety Harbor, Florida
The Monteux Gallery provides the best of nature photography from Downeast Maine. You will find puffins, moose and seals by the owner Gerard Monteux. Gerry is a lifelong "Mainer".
5. Downeast Scenic Railroad
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By John P - Carteret, New Jersey
The 1-1/2 hour narrated train ride was truly a step back in time. The conductor was extremely knowledgabe and passionate. The rail car we rode in had a great background that was explained on a plaque that was highly visible. The ride, turn-around - and "Y" procedure makes one appreciate how hard rail travel really was in time past.
6. Connection Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Connection Church is a non-denominational church with a simple mission; connect individuals to God, connect people to new friends, and connect the church to the community. We invite you to worship with us every Sunday from 10am to about 11:15am. The atmosphere is casual and inviting.
Reviewed By Lena H
Connection Church is a downeast Maine down home style, very welcoming and down to earth practical relational applicable messages and simple non-judgemental pure fellowship of people. The worship is contemporary and varied from band style music to hymns and holiday traditional. Kevin & Kim Jones are "one of us", honest folks and open, not much to wonder about, you get what you see. I love Connection Church ! I'd searched for 4 years (though that was part time), and was sure the 1st visit. Come try it out for yourself.
