Heidi’s guidebook

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Heidi’s guidebook

Food scene

Beals is located on the town pier which is 3 min walk from Mimi's Cottage with fresh seafood and an amazing view.
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Beal's Lobster Pier
182 Clark Point Rd
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Beals is located on the town pier which is 3 min walk from Mimi's Cottage with fresh seafood and an amazing view.
Thurstons is a must when staying on the backside of the island. Locally owed and operated only thing better than the food is the view! 10 min drive from Mimi's Cottage.
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Thurston's Lobster Pound
9 Thurston Rd
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Thurstons is a must when staying on the backside of the island. Locally owed and operated only thing better than the food is the view! 10 min drive from Mimi's Cottage.
THE BEST VIEW WITH A LOBSTER ROLL ON THE WHOLE ISLAND.
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Archie's Lobster
90 Tremont Road
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THE BEST VIEW WITH A LOBSTER ROLL ON THE WHOLE ISLAND.
If you want a local vibe and the best Fish Sandwich The Whale is a must go on your vacation.
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The Thirsty Whale Tavern
40 Cottage St
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If you want a local vibe and the best Fish Sandwich The Whale is a must go on your vacation.
Make a day of it and take the mail boat out to Islesford and enjoy the beautiful island and all the local vibe has to offer. Please call ahead for reservations at the Dock Resturant they have varing hours. ENJOY!
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Islesford Dock Restaurant and Gallery
1 Main St
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Make a day of it and take the mail boat out to Islesford and enjoy the beautiful island and all the local vibe has to offer. Please call ahead for reservations at the Dock Resturant they have varing hours. ENJOY!
This locally owed pizza/sub shack is just simple and good food. 10 mins from Mimi’s Cottage.
Salt Meadow Farm Restaurant
221 Tremont Rd
This locally owed pizza/sub shack is just simple and good food. 10 mins from Mimi’s Cottage.
Weather you are wanting a hipster unique breakfast or dinner vibe this is the place. Our family has been doing Sunday brunch there for 20 years!
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Cafe This Way
14 Mt Desert St
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Weather you are wanting a hipster unique breakfast or dinner vibe this is the place. Our family has been doing Sunday brunch there for 20 years!
Best lobster bake experience and a view to boot!
Bar Harbor Lobster Bakes
10 ME-3
Best lobster bake experience and a view to boot!
Fun snack bar off island with great playground for the kids, from burger baskets to fried clams and don’t forget the shakes!
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Jordan's Snack Bar
200 Douglas Highway
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Fun snack bar off island with great playground for the kids, from burger baskets to fried clams and don’t forget the shakes!
Beautiful outside seating garden with pub fare and the most amazing seafood risotto you will ever taste.
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McKays Public House
231 Main St
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Beautiful outside seating garden with pub fare and the most amazing seafood risotto you will ever taste.
The only 24 hour cheese cake spot you will ever go to, as seen on Good Morning America.
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Momo's Cheesecakes
471 Main St
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The only 24 hour cheese cake spot you will ever go to, as seen on Good Morning America.
Homemade ice cream daily locally owned and operated.
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Udder Heaven Ice Cream Retreat
369 ME-3
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Homemade ice cream daily locally owned and operated.
Want a break from lobster and seafood then head to Mainly Meat for outstanding BBQ.
Mainely Meat BBQ on Dreamwood Hill
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Want a break from lobster and seafood then head to Mainly Meat for outstanding BBQ.
Our friends own this road side lobster shack and everything is made daily her husband and son are lobsterman and they also work at the shack too.
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The Travelin Lobster, LLC
1569 ME-102
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Our friends own this road side lobster shack and everything is made daily her husband and son are lobsterman and they also work at the shack too.
Step back in time where not much has changed on the backside of the island. About 10 mins from Mimi’s Cottage and sightseeing to boot lots of local Maine flare on the ride over.
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Charlotte's Legendary Lobster Pound
465 Seawall Rd
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Step back in time where not much has changed on the backside of the island. About 10 mins from Mimi’s Cottage and sightseeing to boot lots of local Maine flare on the ride over.
One of our families favorite spots the view and laid back vibe is just what’s needed on vacation not forget to try the burnt ends they are out of this world.
MDI Lobster & BBQ
126 Clark Point Road
One of our families favorite spots the view and laid back vibe is just what’s needed on vacation not forget to try the burnt ends they are out of this world.

City/town information

Bar Harbor is the largest town on the island and has shopping and LOTS of resturants. Go to Jordans for Blueberry pancakes or Cafe this way for the best Monte Cristo you will ever have, plus they have Bloody Mary's and Mimisosa's. Stop by Shermans book store for the creaky floors that will bring you back in time. Go on a Whale Watch, Lulu's Lobster boat or our families favorite Diver Ed's Dive in Theater Boat he will never disappoint.
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Bar Harbor
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Bar Harbor is the largest town on the island and has shopping and LOTS of resturants. Go to Jordans for Blueberry pancakes or Cafe this way for the best Monte Cristo you will ever have, plus they have Bloody Mary's and Mimisosa's. Stop by Shermans book store for the creaky floors that will bring you back in time. Go on a Whale Watch, Lulu's Lobster boat or our families favorite Diver Ed's Dive in Theater Boat he will never disappoint.
This little village is picked out of a Norman Rockwell painting, it’s has it all. Shopping, town dock food trucks, MARTHA STEWARTS HOUSE and don’t forget to stop by The Colonel’s Deli for fresh Blueberry donuts.
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Northeast Harbor
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This little village is picked out of a Norman Rockwell painting, it’s has it all. Shopping, town dock food trucks, MARTHA STEWARTS HOUSE and don’t forget to stop by The Colonel’s Deli for fresh Blueberry donuts.
Fit right in with the locals at Seal Harbor Beach, avoid all the crowds at Sand Beach and go to Seal Harbor Beach you will not regret it.
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Seal Harbor Beach
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Fit right in with the locals at Seal Harbor Beach, avoid all the crowds at Sand Beach and go to Seal Harbor Beach you will not regret it.

Sightseeing

Make a reservation for sunset before you come they sell out fast but if you are a procrastinator like me they open more up daily.
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Cadillac-fjellet
707 Cadillac Summit Rd
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Make a reservation for sunset before you come they sell out fast but if you are a procrastinator like me they open more up daily.
Quick 1 hour drive from Mimi’s Cottage, completely worth the excursion. Kids and adults will have fun.
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Fort Knox og Penobscot Narrows Observatory
740 Ft Knox Rd
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Quick 1 hour drive from Mimi’s Cottage, completely worth the excursion. Kids and adults will have fun.
The hidden secret of Acadia National Park totally worth the drive over to winter harbor or take the ferry if you would prefer.
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Schoodic Peninsula
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The hidden secret of Acadia National Park totally worth the drive over to winter harbor or take the ferry if you would prefer.

Shopping

Local flare
One of my personal favorites of what the island has to offer for shopping. It’s a must and bonus it’s right next to Thurston’s.
Slack Tide Shop
129 Bernard Rd
One of my personal favorites of what the island has to offer for shopping. It’s a must and bonus it’s right next to Thurston’s.
All around unique store with something for everyone.
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Spruce & Gussy
12 Mt Desert St
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All around unique store with something for everyone.
Many of the wooden sculptures around the house can be found here. From table cloths to metal lawn art there is something for everyone’s taste.
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Window Panes
166 Main St
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Many of the wooden sculptures around the house can be found here. From table cloths to metal lawn art there is something for everyone’s taste.
Unique gift shop with T-shirt’s and sweatshirts for the more refined customer.
Patrick's By The Sea
21 Main St
Unique gift shop with T-shirt’s and sweatshirts for the more refined customer.
The taste of Maine in one spot! Tacky T-shirt’s to lobster trinkets. Renys is a one stop shop. Plus it’s in the same town as the only Walmart in a hour radius of Mimi’s Cottage.
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Reny's Department Store
175 High St
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The taste of Maine in one spot! Tacky T-shirt’s to lobster trinkets. Renys is a one stop shop. Plus it’s in the same town as the only Walmart in a hour radius of Mimi’s Cottage.

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"If you don't like the weather wait 15 mins"

That being said pack for sunny days and cool nights. Bring sandles and actual shoes if you plan on hiking. #1 injury on MDI in the summer is tourist hiking in flip flops! Always pack a swimsuit many beach and lake spots all over the island. The house is fully stocked with beach towels, toys and chairs.
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Farmers Market Fridays

Downtown Southwest Harbor has a farmers market every Friday 8-12 fresh veggies, fruit, bread and Korean Food!