Here in Machias, we live the simple life. You will not find high rise buildings, concrete parking garages, or shopping malls here.  But what you will find is fresh air, friendly folks, and scenery that takes your breath away.  You may have to travel a bit (20 miles or less) to see all that Downeast Maine has to offer, but it is not stressful traveling on multi-lane highways, fighting traffic and barely escaping road rage. Rivers, lakes, and streams abound. Blueberry fields, green trees, and Maine wildlife are constantly in view.  Fishing villages like Cutler, Machiasport, Jonesport and Lubec are sprinkled along our coast.  Explore the links below to discover things to do while visiting Machias.

EVENTS

 

May

• Down East Spring Birding Festival

 

June

• Margaretta Days

 

July

• Bold Coast Sea & Sky Festival

• 4th of July Celebration

• Open House at Little River Lighthouse, Cutler, Maine (15 miles from Machias)

 

August

• Machias Wild Blueberry Festival

 

September

• Machias Harvest Fair & Wine Tasting Fair

 

June through August

• Summer Outdoor Movie Nights - Free movies every Saturday night right across the street.

• Machias Bay Chamber Concerts

 

ACTIVITIES

 

• Hiking - If you like to hike, you have come to the right place. You are sure to find one that fits your level of intensity.

 

• Fishing - In the many lakes and rivers nearby, you will find pickerel, bass, perch, trout, and salmon. 

 

• Canoeing & Kayaking - Guided tours or rentals are available for you to explore Maine's rivers and lakes.

 

• ATV riding - The Sunrise Trail is directly across from us and is perfect for atvs, snowmobiles, walking, and biking.  

 

• Golfing - We have two golf courses nearby: Barren View Golf Course in Jonesboro and Great Cove Golf Course in Roque Bluffs.

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• Hunt East Adventures - Offering guided moose hunts, deer hunts, and fishing trips, Michael Congelosi is a registered Maine guide and Down East native. 

 

 

 

SITESEEING

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• Puffin Boat Tours, Machias Seal Island

 

• Burnham Tavern

 

• Roque Bluffs Beach

 

• Jasper Beach in Machiasport

 

• Quoddy Head State Park and West Quoddy Head Lighthouse

 

• Roosevelt Cottage on Campobello Island, New Brunswick

 

• Driving tour - Hop in your car and take a scenic drive through local fishing villages on our coast. Ask us for recommended routes.

 

 

SHOPPING

 

• Berry Vines 

 

• Columbia Falls Pottery

 

• Re Find Furnishings

 

• The French Cellar

 

• Machias Antiques

 

• Whole Life Organic Market

 

• Plus all the basics at our local Rite Aid, Hannaford, Family Dollar and Pineo's True Value Hardware

 

 

DINING

 

• ​Helen's Restaurant (adjacent to our inn)

 

• River's Edge Drive In 

 

• Blue Bird Ranch Family Restaurant

 

• Pat's Pizza

 

• Hing Garden

 

• Skywalker's Bar & Grille

 

• Dunkin' Donuts

 

• McDonald's 

 

• Subway

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Shopping and dining places are within one mile or less

of our inn.

 

Things to Do