Visit the Schoodic Peninsula and Acadia National Park for your next Maine vacation. Near Bar Harbor and Ellsworth, the Schoodic area of Downeast Maine consists of the towns of Winter Harbor, Gouldsboro, Sullivan, Sorrento and Franklin. A coastal Maine vacation includes a visit to Schoodic Point in the Schoodic section of Acadia National Park where you can get up close to the crashing surf of the rocky coast. Enjoy hiking the trails in Acadia, sea kayaking and sailing in Frenchman’s Bay, biking, bird watching, golf and cross country skiing.A vibrant art culture, including galleries, studios and shops, dot the quaint fishing villages of Corea, Bunkers Wharf, Prospect Harbor, and downtown Winter Harbor. Schoodic Arts for All, the art center hosts art exhibits, concerts, and performances throughout the summer months. |
|
|
|
The Winter Harbor Lobster festival August 13, 2011, a “world renowned” lobster fest and one of the largest Maine lobster festivals makes a great family vacation. Lodging in the Schoodic area is available at the many bed and breakfasts, cottage rentals, cabins and campgrounds.
The Schoodic Scenic Byway, 29 miles in length travels through our community and into the Schoodic section of Acadia National Park. On this drive you will witness the unspoiled landscape that makes our side of Acadia National Park truly the Way Life Should Be. You'll see lobster boats, lighthouses and islands off in the distance. Travel through our small villages and towns of Sullivan, Gouldsboro, Winter Harbor, Birch Harbor, and Prospect Harbor. Artists studios and downtown shops are visible on the Scenic Byway so stop in and buy a truly handmade item made in Maine. Map of the Schoodic Scenic Byway.
|
|
|
