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Picturesque harbors dotted with fishing boats, meandering rivers, historic sites pre-dating the Revolutionary War, and bustling classic New England towns create an unforgettable experience for travelers who long to find the traditional Maine way of life. Your ideal vacation may be a round of golf with an ocean view, a summer of crafts festival, shopping for treasures, hiking, swimming, fishing or just sitting back and relaxing in a quiet place.
Splendid fall foliage and moderate temperatures make the Machias Bay Area an exceptional destination for autumn excursions. Winter brings out the adventurous for cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and snowmobiling. The University of Maine offers ornithology workshops, art galleries, and many cultural programs. Other art galleries, theater groups, and special restaurants provide diversion and glimpses of fine local talent.
Convenient day trips can be made to Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, Campobello Island, Lubec, and West Quoddy Head State Park, where the famous candy cane striped lighthouse is and the first place in the USA to the see the sun rise.
Points of Interest
Roque Bluffs State Park- Roque Bluffs
Jasper Beach- Machiasport -Jasper Beach, Machiasport, Maine, USA; By Joe Kelley – Coastal Care
Ft. Obrien, Gates and Cooper Houses- Machiasport-Fort O'Brien - Wikipedia
Burnham Tavern Museum- Machias Burnham Tavern Museum - National Historic Site - Machias, Maine
Machias Seal Island (puffin tours) http://www.boldcoast.com/
Campobello Island N.B., Canada
West Quoddy Head Lighthouse- Lubec- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Quoddy_Head_Light
O'Brien Cemetery- Machias https://roadsidethoughts.com/me/cemeteries/o-brien-cemetery-xx-washington-towns.htm
Ruggles House - Columbia Falls http://www.ruggleshouse.org/
Machias Petroglyphs- Machiasport http://machiasport.org/points-of-interest/
Bad Little Falls - Machias http://www.downeastfisheriestrail.org/sites/bad-little-falls-park/
University of Maine Labrynths- Machias http://www.communitywalk.com/location/university_of_maine_at_machias_garden/machias/me/outdoor_open_as_listed/12446914
Little River Lighthouse- Cutler Harbor http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_River_Light
"Old Sow" Whirlpool- Eastport http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Sow_whirlpool
