For nature lovers, there are scenic hiking trails at
Cutler's Bold Coast, Western Head and Boot Cove, Quoddy Head State Park and
Moosehorn Wildlife Refuge. Jasper Beach in Machiasport and Herring Cove Beach at Campobello are beachcomber's paradise.
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Mary Campbell | Boat trips to Machias Seal Island to visit the nesting puffins, terns and other seabirds are available in Cutler, as are coastal sightseeing tours. Sea kayak rentals and guided tours are also available in the area, providing another way to experience the pristine coastline as well as enjoy seabird and marine life. |
Of historic interest is the former summer home of Franklin D. Roosevelt located on Campobello Island; the 1770 Burnham Tavern in Machias; and the Gates House, home of the Machiasport Historical Society, overlooking the site of the first naval battle of the American Revolution which took place in Machias Bay in 1775.
Also nearby are golf courses, fresh or salt-water swimming, canoeing, public boat landings, and great fishing opportunities on nearby lakes and rivers.
Things to do in the Area (Links will open in a separate browser window)
- Cutler's Bold Coast - Cutler - Hiking on spectacular coastal trails.
- Bold Coast Charter Co. - Cutler - Puffin trips to Machias Seal Island and coastal sightseeing excursions.
- Sunrise Canoe and Kayak - Machias - Canoe & kayak rentals, instruction and guided tours.
- Roosevelt Campobello International Park - Campobello - Historic cottage, flower gardens, nature area.
- Quoddy Head State Park - Lubec - Hiking, lighthouse, most easterly point in the U.S.
- Roque Bluffs State Park - Roque Bluffs - Swimming, picnicking, scenic sand and pebble beach.
- Moosehorn Wildlife Refuge - Baring - Hiking, birding, wildlife.
- Petit Manan Wildlife Refuge - Milbridge - Hiking, birding, lighthouse.
- Machias Wild Blueberry Festival - Machias - Annual festival held on the third weekend in August.
- Burnham Tavern - Machias - Revolutionary era tavern, oldest building in Eastern Maine.
- Machiasport Historical Society - Machiasport - Collection of genealogy, marine photos, period furniture and costumes.
- Fort O'Brien State Historic Site - Machiasport - First naval engagement of the Revolution.
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