Guidebook for Brewer & Surrounding Area
Food Scene
The locals know this hidden gem has the best seafood in town! Amazing lobster & haddock! Generous portions. Great prices, too. Sometimes you can spot bald eagles from the views here, as they overlook the Penobscot River!
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Eagles Nest Restaurant
1016 N Main StThe locals know this hidden gem has the best seafood in town! Amazing lobster & haddock! Generous portions. Great prices, too. Sometimes you can spot bald eagles from the views here, as they overlook the Penobscot River!
This is my favorite local restaurant. Request a table by the fireplace for the best ambiance. My favorite things to order are the Greek salad, and the Haddock Plaki. They have a bar in the back for those interested.
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Kosta's Restaurant and Bar
429 Wilson StThis is my favorite local restaurant. Request a table by the fireplace for the best ambiance. My favorite things to order are the Greek salad, and the Haddock Plaki. They have a bar in the back for those interested.
This is an ice cream parlor and fried food take-out you can walk to in our neighborhood! It's only open spring through early fall. Amazing ice cream! :) Easy to walk there from the Airbnb.
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Jimmie's Ice Cream & Grill
409 N Main StThis is an ice cream parlor and fried food take-out you can walk to in our neighborhood! It's only open spring through early fall. Amazing ice cream! :) Easy to walk there from the Airbnb.
Shhhh! This is a secret! This place has the best ice cream in the world! We call this "The DP" (Dairy Port). Ah-Mazing!!! From here, and all along Main Street, you can see beautiful views of Fort Knox.
You can take your ice cream, and cross the street, and go down towards the water, where Bucksport has a beautiful waterfront walk, and enjoy your ice cream sitting on a bench with a view of Fort Knox, or walking along the water.
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Wahl's Dairy Port
79 Main StShhhh! This is a secret! This place has the best ice cream in the world! We call this "The DP" (Dairy Port). Ah-Mazing!!! From here, and all along Main Street, you can see beautiful views of Fort Knox.
You can take your ice cream, and cross the street, and go down towards the water, where Bucksport has a beautiful waterfront walk, and enjoy your ice cream sitting on a bench with a view of Fort Knox, or walking along the water.
This is the most delicious stop as you are going around the Park Loop in Acadia National Park. You must order the lemonade and popovers - popovers are the most delicious thing ever, they are served with jam and butter, so good!!! I believe they stop serving these at 4pm. You can walk down the lawn towards the water, and see the carriage trails, if you aren't athletic enough to really want to hike, you can still get a look at what the trails look like. It's a beautiful view of North and South Bubbles (Mountains), and Jordan Pond, which is a water supply for the area.
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Jordan Pond House Restaurant
2928 Park Loop RdThis is the most delicious stop as you are going around the Park Loop in Acadia National Park. You must order the lemonade and popovers - popovers are the most delicious thing ever, they are served with jam and butter, so good!!! I believe they stop serving these at 4pm. You can walk down the lawn towards the water, and see the carriage trails, if you aren't athletic enough to really want to hike, you can still get a look at what the trails look like. It's a beautiful view of North and South Bubbles (Mountains), and Jordan Pond, which is a water supply for the area.
Locally owned restaurant known for home-style cooking.
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The Coach House Restaurant
457 Wilson StLocally owned restaurant known for home-style cooking.
The food is pretty good! Formerly 24 hours prior to the pandemic, it still serves to late night and opens very early. I wouldn't recommend it over my favorites, and definitely not over my seafood favorites, but if it's late at night, or if it's very early, this is the place to go. It is a truck stop, so be prepared to see some truckers along with regular folk.
DYSARTS TRAVEL STOP
366 Coldbrook RdThe food is pretty good! Formerly 24 hours prior to the pandemic, it still serves to late night and opens very early. I wouldn't recommend it over my favorites, and definitely not over my seafood favorites, but if it's late at night, or if it's very early, this is the place to go. It is a truck stop, so be prepared to see some truckers along with regular folk.
If you want real lobster, steamed right in front of you, in view of the water, this is the place. You will overspend for the ocean view but I guess it's part of the fun. Combine this with your Acadia visit.
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Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound
1237 Bar Harbor RdIf you want real lobster, steamed right in front of you, in view of the water, this is the place. You will overspend for the ocean view but I guess it's part of the fun. Combine this with your Acadia visit.
This is a fun old-fashioned drive-in! They serve mostly fried "baskets", my favorite is the fried haddock basket served with fries, cole slaw and a roll, delicious! They have lobster rolls, shrimp and scallop baskets, and they have ice cream, too! My aunt worked here when she was a teenager, in the 1950's, when the place was called Fat's!
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Crosby's Drive-In
30 Duck Cove RdThis is a fun old-fashioned drive-in! They serve mostly fried "baskets", my favorite is the fried haddock basket served with fries, cole slaw and a roll, delicious! They have lobster rolls, shrimp and scallop baskets, and they have ice cream, too! My aunt worked here when she was a teenager, in the 1950's, when the place was called Fat's!
This historic Inn has a world class dining room suitable for very elegant evening dinners with their celebrated chef. Impeccable service. Call ahead for reservations. They also serve lovely Sunday brunches, and occasionally do Friday night special buffets, such as seafood buffets (check their website or call as it is a special offering). Men, this is a perfect setting for presenting your lovely lady with a ring (just a suggestion!). Anniversaries, special occasions. Beautiful place. Beautiful views.
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The Lucerne Inn
2517 Main RdThis historic Inn has a world class dining room suitable for very elegant evening dinners with their celebrated chef. Impeccable service. Call ahead for reservations. They also serve lovely Sunday brunches, and occasionally do Friday night special buffets, such as seafood buffets (check their website or call as it is a special offering). Men, this is a perfect setting for presenting your lovely lady with a ring (just a suggestion!). Anniversaries, special occasions. Beautiful place. Beautiful views.
Drinks & Nightlife
Walk up to this brewery/restaurant via the Brewer Riverwalk!
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Mason's Brewing Company
15 Hardy StWalk up to this brewery/restaurant via the Brewer Riverwalk!
Parks & Nature
This is AMAZING and a must see! This is America's first Fort Knox. Fort Knox was built to protect the area during the American Revolution. You can walk through the tunnels (the place looks quite a bit like a castle!) and it's a lot of fun. It's also very interesting to look at the architecture. There are several other things to do in the area, including the Penobscot Narrows Observatory (same parking lot), so this is a must do! Many events take place at Fort Knox throughout the year, so please check schedules! Outdoor plays, re-enactments, pirate festivals, Halloween events, and much more!
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Форт-Нокс и Обсерватория Пенобскот-Нарроуз
740 Ft Knox RdThis is AMAZING and a must see! This is America's first Fort Knox. Fort Knox was built to protect the area during the American Revolution. You can walk through the tunnels (the place looks quite a bit like a castle!) and it's a lot of fun. It's also very interesting to look at the architecture. There are several other things to do in the area, including the Penobscot Narrows Observatory (same parking lot), so this is a must do! Many events take place at Fort Knox throughout the year, so please check schedules! Outdoor plays, re-enactments, pirate festivals, Halloween events, and much more!
Fun and interesting fish hatchery, where you can walk through and learn all about the hatchery. You can also use the park outside, hike, and swim.
Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery - Hatchery Building
306 Hatchery RoadFun and interesting fish hatchery, where you can walk through and learn all about the hatchery. You can also use the park outside, hike, and swim.
This 1/2 acre park and short trail features themed plantings, walking paths, a waterfall, and an area for events such as weddings or performances. Really pretty as it overlooks the Penobscot River. From the Riverwalk, you can walk up to two restaurants, the High Tide and Mason's Brewing Company.
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Brewer Riverwalk
99 Hardy StThis 1/2 acre park and short trail features themed plantings, walking paths, a waterfall, and an area for events such as weddings or performances. Really pretty as it overlooks the Penobscot River. From the Riverwalk, you can walk up to two restaurants, the High Tide and Mason's Brewing Company.
Features more than 680 acres of wildlife habitat and working forest, and 9+ miles of trails for running, hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing. There is a boardwalk enabling visitors to City Forest to see a bog up close and personal without getting their feet wet. There are kiosks labeling plants along the boardwalk.
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Bangor City Forest
54 Tripp DrFeatures more than 680 acres of wildlife habitat and working forest, and 9+ miles of trails for running, hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing. There is a boardwalk enabling visitors to City Forest to see a bog up close and personal without getting their feet wet. There are kiosks labeling plants along the boardwalk.
This is where you'll start your Acadia National Park adventure. Stop into the Visitor's Center to get started, and get a map for the Park Loop. You can visit Cadillac Mountain, Jordan Pond House (as I have listed), Thunder Hole, Sand Beach, and many other spots along the way. Great hiking, biking, photo spots, and more!
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Hulls Cove Visitor Center
25 Visitor Center RdThis is where you'll start your Acadia National Park adventure. Stop into the Visitor's Center to get started, and get a map for the Park Loop. You can visit Cadillac Mountain, Jordan Pond House (as I have listed), Thunder Hole, Sand Beach, and many other spots along the way. Great hiking, biking, photo spots, and more!
Sightseeing
The Buck Monument is a local legend having to do with a witch's curse. Jonathan Buck was the founder of the town of Bucksport. Legend has it that he put a witch to her death, and the witch cursed him, and now there is an imprint of the witch's leg (which rolled out of the fire in which she died) on his monument. According to my mother, who grew up in Bucksport, they tried to scrub off this leg, but no matter what, it returned. When she was young, they even replaced they monument, to no avail, still the leg returned. There is also a sideways heart at the top of the monument. When I was young, you could walk around this very old cemetary, but now it is a small tourist attraction. Free.
Jonathan Buck Monument
68 US-1The Buck Monument is a local legend having to do with a witch's curse. Jonathan Buck was the founder of the town of Bucksport. Legend has it that he put a witch to her death, and the witch cursed him, and now there is an imprint of the witch's leg (which rolled out of the fire in which she died) on his monument. According to my mother, who grew up in Bucksport, they tried to scrub off this leg, but no matter what, it returned. When she was young, they even replaced they monument, to no avail, still the leg returned. There is also a sideways heart at the top of the monument. When I was young, you could walk around this very old cemetary, but now it is a small tourist attraction. Free.
Handsome Paul Bunyan structure on Main Street in Bangor, is now a little dwarfed by the casino and convention center, but he still stands tall. If you go into the casino parking garage, it is a great place to take his picture.
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Paul Bunyan Statue
519 Main StHandsome Paul Bunyan structure on Main Street in Bangor, is now a little dwarfed by the casino and convention center, but he still stands tall. If you go into the casino parking garage, it is a great place to take his picture.
We are 7 minutes drive from here.
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Stephen King's House (Дом Стивена Кинга)
47 W BroadwayWe are 7 minutes drive from here.
Shopping
This is an enormous antique store! My grandfather went to school here in the 1920's when it actually was a school house! It is my favorite place to find terrific antiques right now!
School House Antique Mall
530 S Main StThis is an enormous antique store! My grandfather went to school here in the 1920's when it actually was a school house! It is my favorite place to find terrific antiques right now!
Walmart Supercenter
24 Walton DrGroceries & any essentials, open until 11pm
Really interesting shop of oddities! Located downtown Bangor. Local art displayed alongside the merchandise.
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the rock & art shop
36 Central StReally interesting shop of oddities! Located downtown Bangor. Local art displayed alongside the merchandise.
Independently owned bookstore, there aren't many of these left! This place has lots of fun books to shop, and they even have a cat!
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BookStacks
71 Main StIndependently owned bookstore, there aren't many of these left! This place has lots of fun books to shop, and they even have a cat!
This is an enormous former chicken barn - turned antique store! The first floor is all antiques. Lots of fun to shop! The second floor is all books, many of them hard to find. There are also antique magazines and catalogs. Great way to spend a rainy day, and they are open year round!
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Big Chicken Barn
1768 Bucksport RdThis is an enormous former chicken barn - turned antique store! The first floor is all antiques. Lots of fun to shop! The second floor is all books, many of them hard to find. There are also antique magazines and catalogs. Great way to spend a rainy day, and they are open year round!
This is the BREWER'S FARMERS MARKET (not Bangor, as Airbnb is listing)
Saturdays, mid-May through end of October, 8:30am - 1pm, at the Brewer Parks and Recreation parking lot on Wilson St.
During July, August, September, the market is also open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am - 1pm.
This is located just a short walk up the road by the Brewer Auditorium parking lot (same thing that they are calling the Rec parking lot). You will see the park and if you see the pool, you have gone too far.
Bangor Farmers Market
140 Harlow StThis is the BREWER'S FARMERS MARKET (not Bangor, as Airbnb is listing)
Saturdays, mid-May through end of October, 8:30am - 1pm, at the Brewer Parks and Recreation parking lot on Wilson St.
During July, August, September, the market is also open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am - 1pm.
This is located just a short walk up the road by the Brewer Auditorium parking lot (same thing that they are calling the Rec parking lot). You will see the park and if you see the pool, you have gone too far.
Contrary to its name, Christmas Tree Shops doesn't sell Christmas stuff, unless it's getting close to Christmas. It's a chain of stores along the East Coast that sell great deals, along with coastal decor. I wanted to mention it as I decorated the Airbnb with many things from this store, in case you were interested in any of the items. They have many Maine decor and souvenier items. They even have lots of coffee and teas!
Christmas Tree Shops
46 Springer DrContrary to its name, Christmas Tree Shops doesn't sell Christmas stuff, unless it's getting close to Christmas. It's a chain of stores along the East Coast that sell great deals, along with coastal decor. I wanted to mention it as I decorated the Airbnb with many things from this store, in case you were interested in any of the items. They have many Maine decor and souvenier items. They even have lots of coffee and teas!
Essentials
Great for picking up forgotten travel necessities or whatever else you may need, including snacks. All items are $1.
Dollar Tree
276 State StGreat for picking up forgotten travel necessities or whatever else you may need, including snacks. All items are $1.
Paradis Shop n Save
397 N Main StGrocery store in easy walking distance
Full service grocery store, this store stocks several aisles of health foods. They also stock Moxie!
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Hannaford Supermarket
383 Wilson StFull service grocery store, this store stocks several aisles of health foods. They also stock Moxie!
Laundromat - disregard the address given by Airbnb - the real address is in the Hannaford Supermarket Shopping Plaza, 383 Wilson St., Brewer. They also offer a wash and fold service that is very convenient.
Gold Star Cleaners
200 Wilson StLaundromat - disregard the address given by Airbnb - the real address is in the Hannaford Supermarket Shopping Plaza, 383 Wilson St., Brewer. They also offer a wash and fold service that is very convenient.
This specialty foods store stocks local produce and organic foods, along with natural foods. It's also in easy walking distance. Wonderful maple syrup here.
Tiller & Rye
20 S Main StThis specialty foods store stocks local produce and organic foods, along with natural foods. It's also in easy walking distance. Wonderful maple syrup here.
The Post Office, in case you need to mail anything home or drop off a post card.
United States Postal Service
22 Parkway SThe Post Office, in case you need to mail anything home or drop off a post card.
Entertainment & Activities
Bangor Drive-In
1674 Hammond StOld style outdoor drive-in movies! Open summer nights only. Must bring a vehicle :)
This is a big casino if you'd like to try your luck at slots and games. You can see the Paul Bunyan statue from here.
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Hollywood Casino
500 Main StThis is a big casino if you'd like to try your luck at slots and games. You can see the Paul Bunyan statue from here.
This large new auditorium hosts many indoor venues, especially in the winter months.
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Cross Insurance Center
515 Main StThis large new auditorium hosts many indoor venues, especially in the winter months.
Big Jake's Go Karts
9 Main RdFun go-karts, with pizza and ice cream on site.
Playland Adventures
268 Odlin RoadIndoor bounce house park for kids!
This is a thrift store and paint & sip studio all in one. It is in easy walking distance. They have painting classes nearly every evening, and you can do self-guided painting programs all day during business hours - great for rainy days! You can look online at their site to see available painting selections. It is really fun!
Generations Boutique
153 State StThis is a thrift store and paint & sip studio all in one. It is in easy walking distance. They have painting classes nearly every evening, and you can do self-guided painting programs all day during business hours - great for rainy days! You can look online at their site to see available painting selections. It is really fun!
This is the summertime music on the waterfront! We are 4 minutes drive, or 1.2 miles from here.
If you don't have tickets and still want to hear the show (secret local info!!) you can sit across the river on the Brewer Riverwalk, and hear it, clear as day, for free! Hoards of locals do this. Get there early to get your spot!
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Waterfront Concerts
275 Fourth StreetThis is the summertime music on the waterfront! We are 4 minutes drive, or 1.2 miles from here.
If you don't have tickets and still want to hear the show (secret local info!!) you can sit across the river on the Brewer Riverwalk, and hear it, clear as day, for free! Hoards of locals do this. Get there early to get your spot!
Local drag racing on Sunday mornings, and possibly other special racing events (check their website)
Winterport Dragway
Maine 139Local drag racing on Sunday mornings, and possibly other special racing events (check their website)
Speedway 95 Promotions, INC
1070 Odlin RdLocal circle track racing, Wednesday nights & Saturday nights
Popular golf course in our area enjoyed by the locals. Tournament in the summer!
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Bangor Municipal Golf Course
278 Webster AvePopular golf course in our area enjoyed by the locals. Tournament in the summer!
Rocky Knoll Golf Course
94 River RoadOne of two golf courses in Orrington, just a few minutes from our location.
Pine Hill Golf Club
23 Pine Hill DriveOne of two golf courses in Orrington, just a few minutes from us here in Brewer.
The 8th oldest golf club in the nation, the Kebo Valley Golf Club in Bar Harbor is rich is history and challenge. If you enjoy golf, this is a great spot to add to your places to visit while you are checking out Acadia National Park.
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Kebo Valley Club
136 Eagle Lake RdThe 8th oldest golf club in the nation, the Kebo Valley Golf Club in Bar Harbor is rich is history and challenge. If you enjoy golf, this is a great spot to add to your places to visit while you are checking out Acadia National Park.
Really fun train ride on your way to Acadia National Park! It does a short loop and returns to it's beginning point. It's a historic train and you are transported in an old fashioned style carriage car. Really cool!
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Downeast Scenic Railroad
8 Railroad SidingReally fun train ride on your way to Acadia National Park! It does a short loop and returns to it's beginning point. It's a historic train and you are transported in an old fashioned style carriage car. Really cool!
Great place to rent bicycles by the day, half day, and more, to ride on the Park Loop in Acadia National Park and on the Carriage Trails!
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Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop
141 Cottage StGreat place to rent bicycles by the day, half day, and more, to ride on the Park Loop in Acadia National Park and on the Carriage Trails!