Location: Deer Isle
Top Things to do in Deer Isle
Top 10 Things to do in Deer Isle, Maine (ME)
Deer Isle is a town in Hancock County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,975 at the 2010 census. Notable landmarks in Deer Isle are the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts and the town's many art galleries.
Restaurants in Deer Isle
1. The Turtle Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
2. Driftwood Kayak
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 57 reviews
Driftwood Kayak is a sea kayaking company offering guided one-day and multi-day trips around the islands of Stonington and Deer Isle. Using only the best kayaks and equipment we cater to small groups and focus on enhancing the paddling experience by building confidence and increasing skill level in a range of ocean conditions while encouraging a sense of fun.
3. Opera House Arts
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
Opera House Arts uses the performing arts to foster and promote excellence in all the ways we perform our lives. Celebrating 21 years of theater, film, music, and dance on one of the busiest working waterfronts in Maine! Opera House Arts restored the Stonington Opera House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, to its original role as a community gathering space and performing arts center. OHA's programs continue to serve Deer Isle, the Blue Hill Peninsula, and greater Hancock County's year-round residents and visitors of all ages. Incite Art. Create Community.
Reviewed By Eldergrace - Boston, United States
Don't miss a visit to this performing arts and community gathering center in charming Stonington, ME. Summertime offers professional quality theatrical productions, a jazz festival, family-friendly entertainment and first-release movies. To experience the full glory of Opera House Arts, stop by the glass-walled lobby before a show for drinks, snacks and flat-bread pizza.
4. Marlinespike Chandlery
5. Stonington Lobster CO-OP
6. Sea Kayak Stonington
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
After 2 years as Upwest & Downeast, in 2021 we've evolved into Sea Kayak Stonington, offering sea kayak trips based from Stonington, Maine. We now have several guides and instructors, accommodating all levels of paddlers. We also provide limited rentals and a shop with kayak & camping gear, books, charts, gifts and last minute needs before you head out.
7. Barred Island Preserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By thumper1 - Massachusetts, United States
We were visiting in Brooklin and were told what a treat it was to walk to the beach at Barred Island Preserve and to arrive for low tide. There were 3 of us -- myself, my daughter, and my 4 year old granddaughter. We arrived about two hours before low tide and were just about to pull into the last parking space in the lot when my granddaughter announced she needed the potty. We left and brought her to town. When we returned the lot was full and there were three cars parked along the road. Two were in clearly marked "No Parking" zones. The third vehicle was parked in a space that was not marked and there was room enough in front of them for our car. If this was an official "no parking" zone then it needed it better signage. You would think that the town would have a larger parking area at such a beautiful and popular place. My granddaughter has short little legs and stops often so the hike took about an hour each way. It was a wonderful adventure for a little one with the tree roots in the path, the steeper spots, the big rocks, and the "bridges" over the wetter areas. She loved getting to the beach then walking the short distance to the island that gets buried in deep water at high tide. (We own property in Southern Maine so she understands about the tides.) The walk back took a little longer as we were starting to flag. We had plans for dinner in Deer Isle before heading back to Brooklin for the night. As we approached the car, I heard my daughter say, "Oh, no." I looked up and saw that some "vandals" (not exactly the word I have in mind) had covered every glass surface of my car and each of the other 5 or 6 cars that were parked on the road. Our front, back, and side windows were covered with "no parking", "okay to tow", and the symbol for no parking. My granddaughter could see we were upset and wanted to know why those people were mean to us. We knew it was not something done by someone who represented the town or who had any sort of authority -- just some bully trying to scare us. Although we were able to clean it before leaving, it left us with a bad impression of Deer Isle residents and with the decision to head back to Brooklin for dinner where we felt more welcome.
8. Stonington Paddle
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
The mission of Stonington Paddle is to provide access to the island archipelago off the coast of Stonington, Maine, equipping paddlers and campers with the knowledge needed to have a safe, environmentally-conscious, enjoyable adventure on the water.
9. Water's Edge Wines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Serving lunch & small plates, wine and beer by the glass or bottle. 2nd floor seating, outdoor seating. Stop in for a fine selection of great wine, beer, artisanal cheese. Fresh brewed coffee, in-house baked bagels and bread, smoked seafood, select cuts of beef, lamb, and pork, along with other gourmet delights. Wine tastings & wine dinners.
10. Discovery Wharf at Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
In the heart of Stonington harbor, Maine's most active lobstering port, fisheries come alive at our Discovery Wharf. We offer a get-your-hands-wet opportunity to engage and learn about local fisheries and the Gulf of Maine ecosystem. You can explore our touch tank with live creatures, our interactive touch wall, where you can navigate a map of Eastern Maine. Also, enjoy our NEW virtual reality exhibit, where you can virtually step onto a working lobster boat, climb into a lobster trap, and much more. Discovery Wharf is CLOSED from mid-October to the end of May. See you in 2020!
Reviewed By Ruggles9876 - Somerville, United States
This place is easy to miss but once you get to Stonington you must visit it. There was a great VR experience and also live lobsters you’l can pick up and the museum staff person was very knowledgeable— a lobsterman whose son, grandson, and granddaughters helped out on his boat.
