Local Recommendations
Newry, Boothbay Harbor, and Marco Island have a lot to offer. Still planning your itinerary? Check out our favorite activities, restaurants, and ways to get around in each location, listed below.
Year-Round Activities
- HIKE: at Grafton Notch
- WATERFALLS: in Grafton Notch: Screw Auger Falls (roadside), Step Falls (1-mile hike in), and Moose Cave (1/8 mile in); Great Brook (head to the top of our street, continue on the dirt road to the bridge)
- GUIDANCE: go to True North for advice on hikes, or reference the trail maps provided at home
- VISIT A MUSEUM: check out the Maine Mineral Museum (Main Street, Bethel)
- RELAX: get a massage at Jordan Spa (Sunday River resort), or unwind with a daily pass to the Bethel Inn's pool and spa
- ENJOY LIVE MUSIC: at an apres-ski bar
- SEE A MOVIE: go to the Gem Theatre
- GO TO A CASINO: check out Oxford Casino (Oxford, ME)
- BOWL: at River Lanes
- GO CLAY SHOOTING: for lessons and practice, call Jerome at 207-381-2291
Winter Activities
- SKI: at Sunday River, Mt. Abram (smaller, more family-oriented), or Carter’s XC Ski Center (cross-country)
- SKI BIKE: at Sunday River
- FAT TIRE BIKE: at Carter’s XC Ski Center or Bethel Inn
- SNOWSHOE: on trails in the neighborhood or at Carter’s XC Ski Center
- SLED: at Telstar High School (the hill by the football field is steeper than the one by the baseball and soccer fields)
- DOG-SLED: at Mahoosuc Guide Service or New England Dogsledding
- RIDE A SNOWMOBILE OR ATV: rentals at Northeast Snowmobile and ATV Rentals
- ICE FISH: on Kezar Lake with Wildlife Maine Guide
- ICE SKATE: at Bethel Community Ice Rink
Summer/Fall Activities
- GOLF: at Sunday River or Bethel Inn
- LEAF PEEP: on Sunday River's gondola
- RIDE AN ATV: rentals at Northeast Snowmobile and ATV Rentals
- GO ON A MOOSE SAFARI: best times are dawn or dusk in October, May, June, and July (check roadside bogs around Grafton Notch)
- CANOE: with Bethel Outdoor and Adventure
- MOUNTAIN BIKE: with Bethel Adventure Tours
- PLAY BACKYARD GAMES: we have corn hole and bocce ball at the house for your enjoyment
Restaurants – Apres-Ski
- Steam Mill Brewer (pub food)
- Definitive Brewery (American & Japanese food)
- The Last Run Room (oyster bar)
- Matterhorn Ski Bar (pizza)
- The Good Food Store (sandwiches)
- The Mountain Room (lunch)
Restaurants – Downtown Bethel
- Butcher Burger (burgers)
- The Modern Barn (American food)
- Le Mu Eats (Asian fusion)
- Gemini Bakery (sandwiches)
- Mountain Social Kitchen & Bar (American food)
- The Elizabeth (fine dining)
Activities
- GO TO THE BEACH: at Barrett's Park (two rocky beaches), Knickerbocker Lake (freshwater beach), and Grimes Cove
- SEE A LIGHTHOUSE: go to Hendricks Head Lighthouse, Burnt Island Light, Cuckolds Lighthouse, Ram Island Light, and Pemaquid Point Lighthouse
- VISIT A GARDEN: check out The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
- HIKE: on the Boothbay Region Land Trust Trails (30 miles of hiking trails on BRLT's preserves, open year-round and free of charge)
- KAYAK: with Maine Kayak
- BOAT: rent a boat with Boothbay Boat Rental
- PLAY MINI GOLF: at Dolphin Mini Golf
- SHOP: explore the locally owned gift shops and art galleries in downtown Boothbay Harbor
- TAKE A TOUR: check out Cap’n Fish’s Boat Trips, Schooner Lazy Jack Cruises, Schooner Eastwind & Schooner Applejack, and Balmy Day Cruises for wildlife watching and scenic views
- GO TO AN AQUARIUM: see the Maine State Aquarium
- PET ALPACAS: book a tour or an alpaca trek at Cape Newagen Alpaca Farm
- VISIT A MUSEUM: see the Railway Village Museum or the Maine Maritime Museum
- WATCH A PERFORMANCE: catch some live music at the Operahouse at Boothbay Harbor
- FISH: spend a few hours on the water with Sweet Action Charters, Mainetain Charters, Charger Sportfishing, and Fish Boothbay
- ATTEND A WINE TASTING: at Cellardoor Winery
Events
- June: Windjammer Days
- June: Fishin’ for Fashion Show
- July: Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Regatta and Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge
- July: North Atlantic Blues Festival
- August: Maine Lobster Festival
- August: Belfast Harbor Fest
- August: Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival
- October: Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta
- December: Annual Lighted Boat Parade
Restaurants
- Cabbage Island Clambakes (seafood... includes boat tour)
- Coastal Prime (seafood)
- The Thistle Inn (seafood)
- Mine Oyster (seafood)
- McSeagulls (seafood)
- Kaler's (seafood)
- Boathouse Bistro (tapas)
- Ports of Italy (Italian cuisine)
- Harborside 1901 (American cuisine)
- Carriage House (American cuisine)
Getting to/from the airport
- Classic Transportation (visit site or call 239-394-1888)
- Ride Naples (visit site or call 239-382-0721)
- Robbie Taylor (call 239-231-9552)
- Brian Cruz Executive Car Services (call 239-250-0543)
Transportation around Marco
- Crabby Cabbie taxi and shuttle service (free, excluding tips... text 239-977-5192)
- The Wave golf cart transportation (free, excluding tips... call 737-843-9283)
Activities
- GO TO THE BEACH: Tigertail Beach (good for bird watching, tide pooling, and shell searching), South Marco Beach (good for swimming), and Keewaydin Island (dog-friendly, accessible by boat)
- BIKE: rentals at Marco Island Bike Rentals, Island Bike Shop, or Marco Fun
- KAYAK: rentals at Marco Island Bike Rentals
- RIDE A GOLF CART: rentals at Marco Island Bike Rentals and Marco Fun
- PADDLEBOARD: rentals at Marco Fun
- BOAT: rentals at Dolphin Cove Marina, Rose Marina, Big Marco Boat Rentals, Gator Boat Rentals, and Naples Bay Resort Boat Rentals
- TAKE A TOUR: see dolphins, collect shells, and admire the Everglades with the below tour groups:
- Dolphins: The Dolphin Explorer, Avi's Watersports
- Shells: Sand Dollar Shelling
- Ten Thousand Islands: Capt. Ron's Awesome Everglade Adventures, Backwater Adventure
- Airboat: Sawgrass Recreation Park, Everglades Safari Park
- On land: Trike Tours USA
- Multiple specialties: Florida Island Tours, Eco Endeavors, Everwater Charters & Tours, Dreamlander Tours, Banyan Charters, Paddle Marco, Go Cats on the Water
- GO TO THE ZOO: check out Naples Zoo
- VISIT A WATERPARK: go to Sun-N-Fun Lagoon
- FISH: at Caxambas Park
- PLAY MINI GOLF: at Marco Golf & Garden
- STOP BY THE ARCADE: go to 10K Alley
- SEE A MOVIE: at Marco Movies
Restaurants – Good for Breakfast
Restaurants – Good for Lunch & Dinner
- The Brooklyn Delicatessen (sandwiches)
- Italian Deli and Market (sandwiches)
- Sand Bar (pub food)
- Marco Island Brewery (pub food)
- CJ's on the Bay (American cuisine)
- Sami's (Italian cuisine)
- Da Vinci's (Italian cuisine)
- Joey D's (Italian cuisine)
- Sale e Pepe (Italian cuisine)
- Joey's Pizza and Pasta (Italian cuisine)
- Nacho Mama's (Tex-Mex)
- Marco Prime (fine dining)
- Ario (fine dining)