- Our list of the best things to do in Ellsworth, Maine, features the top 110 nearby activities — including 73 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Ellsworth, ME has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Water Activities, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 14 things to do within the city of Ellsworth, ME , followed by 96 popular activities in nearby cities, including Bar Harbor, Bangor, Southwest Harbor, Castine, Mount Desert, Trenton, Blue Hill, Deer Isle, Bass Harbor and Northeast Harbor
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The original fort at the site of Fort Madison State Park was built in 1811 in preparation for the War of 1812. The fort is mostly in ruins now, but the park offers wide views of Penobscot Bay and Castine Harbor.
22.3 Miles
Fort George State Park is located at the highest point in Castine. Visitors see earthworks on three acres of the last fort that the British surrendered during the Revolutionary War.
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17 Hardy's Hill Road, Deer Isle, ME 04627
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Driftwood Kayak – Day Tours takes visitors on kayaking excursion adventures with personable expert guides in charge. Tours offer basic kayaking techniques, small island explorations and sighting of porpoises for hours of fun.
22.6 Miles
The Dice Head Foot Path begins at the Dice Head Lightkeeper's home. The small steep foot path that ends at Penobscot Bay offers scenic views, but can be very slippery when wet.
24.4 Miles
Besides the other gambling opportunities from the resorts, this premises' Hollywood Slots are in the great number of over 1,000.
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Dedicated to the Second Regiment of Volunteers, the Mount Hope Garden Cemetery is also the resting place of local and national celebrities, including Lincoln's prime-minister. The Soldier's Memorial, erected in 1864, is the oldest such memorial in America.
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J. Norman Martin was paid $137 to create the fiberglass-over-metal frame Paul Bunyan statue that sits opposite the Bangor Civic Center. The 37-foot tall statue weighs 3,700 pounds, and Martin built the statue to withstand 110 mile an hour winds.
24.5 Miles
Horseracing enthusiasts can find the Bangor Raceway worth the while, with its raceway and live transmissions from all around the country.
24.5 Miles
Named after the 20 foot-high cascade on its premises, the Cascade Park has amenities for the entire family, including trails, a gazebo and picnic areas.
24.5 Miles
Home of the UMaine basketball team, Cross Insurance Center hosts a variety of community events, ranging from concerts from nationally recognized musicians to educational lectures. The center can seat up to 8,000 people and often hosts local conventions.