Neighborhood highlights
Here is a list of local Restaurants, stores, and attractions to help you plan your trip.
GROCERY STORES:
Hannaford – Good-sized grocery store
📍149 Dublin St, Machias, ME 04654
📏 ~18 mins
Dollar General – This is like a mini Walmart
📍210 Dublin St, Machias, ME 04654
📏 ~17 mins
Stewart's Grocery – Local store offering groceries, snacks, and basic supplies
📍2122 Indian River Rd, Jonesport, ME 04649
📏 ~30 mins
The French Cellar – Wine, cheese, and gourmet pantry items
📍4 Colonial Way, Machias, ME 04654
📏 ~19 mins
Irving Oil – Gas station with a small convenience store
📍8 Main St, Machias, ME 04654
📏 ~19 mins
BEER/LIQUOR STORES:
1. The French Cellar
📍7 Water St, Machias, ME 04654
📏 ~6.5 miles | 🚗 ~15 minutes
Boutique wine and craft beer shop with curated selections and friendly service.
2. Hannaford (Beer & Wine Section)
📍149 Dublin St, Machias, ME 04654
📏 ~6.5 miles | 🚗 ~15 minutes
In addition to groceries, Hannaford has a solid selection of wine and beer.
3. Freshies - Machias
📍7 Main St, Machias, ME 04654
📏 ~6.5 miles | 🚗 ~15 minutes
Description: A convenience store offering a selection of spirits and alcoholic beverages.
ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS:
Helen’s Restaurant – Charming riverside spot with local seafood and famous blueberry pie.
📍111 Main St, Machias, ME 04654
📏 ~18 mins
Mason’s Downeast – Cozy with great comfort food and a relaxed vibe.
📍78 Main St, Machias, ME 04654
📏 ~19 mins
Chester Pike’s Galley – Quaint coastal restaurant known for lobster rolls and baked goods.
📍170 Main St, Sullivan, ME 04664
📏 ~1 hour 15 mins (worth the scenic drive!)
PHARMACIES:
Rite Aid
📍309 Main St, Machias, ME 04654
📏 ~18 mins
Walgreens
📍83 Dublin St, Machias, ME 04654
📏 ~17 mins
Machias Family Pharmacy – Independent pharmacy with helpful staff.
📍43 Dublin St, Machias, ME 04654
📏 ~17 mins
HOSPITALS / URGENT CARE:
Down East Community Hospital – Full-service hospital including emergency care.
📍11 Hospital Dr, Machias, ME 04654
📏 ~20 mins
Downeast Community Urgent Care – Non-emergency services, same-day care.
📍37 Dublin St, Machias, ME 04654
📏 ~17 mins
Calais Community Hospital
📍24 Hospital Ln, Calais, ME 04619
📏 ~1 hour 20 mins (for more advanced care)
RESTAURANTS:
Helen's Restaurant – Great local food with a view of the Machias River (order the blueberry pie!)
📍111 Main St, Machias, ME 04654
📏 ~18 mins
Masons Brewpub – Newly opened spot with craft beers and quality food
📍78 Main St, Machias, ME 04654
📏 ~19 mins
The Anchor – Local dive with classic bar food
📍36 Main St, Machias, ME 04654
📏 ~19 mins
River's Edge Drive-In – Seafood favorites and soft-serve ice cream
📍95 Main St, Machias, ME 04654
📏 ~19 mins
Angie's Comfort Kitchen – Affordable breakfast and homemade chowder
📍167 Dublin St, Machias, ME 04654
📏 ~17 mins
Pat's Pizza – Local chain with classic pizza and pub fare
📍168 Main St, Machias, ME 04654
📏 ~18 mins
Crow's Nest Shops – A quirky stop for baked goods, souvenirs, and vintage arcade games
📍125 Dublin St, Machias, ME 04654
📏 ~18 mins
Nook and Cranny – Hidden gem known for hearty meals and desserts
📍575 Airline Rd, Baileyville, ME 04694
📏 ~55 mins
Also nearby: McDonald's, Subway, and Dunkin' Donuts (Machias)
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:
Jasper Beach – Not for swimming, but a stunning rock beach
📍Howard Cove Rd, Machiasport, ME 04655
📏 ~5 mins
Note: Rocks can shift underfoot – step carefully.
Fort O'Brien State Historic Site – Revolutionary War-era fort with bay views
📍Fort O'Brien Point, Machiasport, ME 04655
📏 ~11 mins
Machias State Park – Small local park near the harbor
📍458-506 Port Rd, Machiasport, ME 04655
📏 ~11 mins
Sunrise Canoe and Kayak – Rentals and guided paddling adventures
📍168 Main St, Machias, ME 04654
📏 ~18 mins
Bad Little Falls Park – Small riverfront park with trails and picnic areas
📍1 Bridge St, Machias, ME 04654
📏 ~18 mins
Middle River Preserve – Peaceful hiking and wildlife spotting
📍Machias, ME
📏 ~19 mins
Roque Bluffs State Park – Sand beach, hiking trails, and a freshwater pond
📍45 Schoppee Point Rd, Roque Bluffs, ME 04654
📏 ~22 mins
Long Point Reserve and Trails – Quiet hikes with possible wildlife sightings
📍East Side Rd, Machiasport, ME 04655
📏 ~25 mins
Barren View Golf Course – 9-hole course with scenic coastal views
📍1354 US-1, Jonesboro, ME 04648
📏 ~27 mins
Bold Coast Charter Whale Watching – Coastal cruises and whale tours
📍2687-2699 Cutler Rd, Cutler, ME
📏 ~35 mins
Cutler Coast Land Preserve – Rugged coastline and dramatic hiking trails
📍ME-191, Cutler, ME 04626
📏 ~40 mins
Coastal Cruises Boat Tours – Scenic harbor tours and wildlife watching
📍117 Kelley Point Rd, Jonesport, ME
📏 ~40 mins
Great Wass Island Preserve – Remote hiking and coastal exploration
📍9 Wildflower Ln, Beals, ME 04611
📏 ~60 mins
Reversing Falls - provides spectacular views of the largest set of tidal falls on the Maine
📍Reversing Falls Rd, Pembroke, ME 04666
📏 ~60 mins
Acadia National Park – Iconic national park with hiking, biking, and views
📍Mount Desert Island, ME
📏 ~95 mins
