Guidebook for Franklin
Parks & Nature
The Penobscot Narrows Bridge Observatory offers a 365 degree bird's eye view of the area around Fort Knox and miles in every direction. The view is incredible.
34 locals recommend
Penobscot Narrows Bridge
U.S. 1The Penobscot Narrows Bridge Observatory offers a 365 degree bird's eye view of the area around Fort Knox and miles in every direction. The view is incredible.
Schoodic Mountain
Schoodic Peninsula
Sightseeing
The observatory is not to be missed! On a clear day the view is incredible. . .
About the actual Fort. Little remembered fact, this Fort Knox was featured on Ghost Hunters several years ago.
140 locals recommend
Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory
740 Ft Knox RdThe observatory is not to be missed! On a clear day the view is incredible. . .
About the actual Fort. Little remembered fact, this Fort Knox was featured on Ghost Hunters several years ago.
Bar Harbor
Food Scene
Awesome! Want a cup of coffee? This is the absolute place to go in the area. Seriously. They have great coffee, pastries, lunch, and space to enjoy it in. Do check it out when you can. It's worth the trip.
40 locals recommend
Flexit Cafe & Bakery
142 Main StAwesome! Want a cup of coffee? This is the absolute place to go in the area. Seriously. They have great coffee, pastries, lunch, and space to enjoy it in. Do check it out when you can. It's worth the trip.
Darby's
155 High StFinn's has great food. On our last visit we enjoyed their pub steak which was perfectly prepared and nicely priced for our budget.
Recently we recommended this restaurant to guests looking for vegetarian options and they were thrilled to find that Finn's was more than able to accommodate their needs.
88 locals recommend
Finn's Irish Pub
156 Main StFinn's has great food. On our last visit we enjoyed their pub steak which was perfectly prepared and nicely priced for our budget.
Recently we recommended this restaurant to guests looking for vegetarian options and they were thrilled to find that Finn's was more than able to accommodate their needs.
This place is not fancy but it has a reputation for good coffee and breakfast.
Also has gasoline and a quick mart.
9 locals recommend
Franklin Trading Post
33 Blackswoods RoadThis place is not fancy but it has a reputation for good coffee and breakfast.
Also has gasoline and a quick mart.
Good solid breakfast and lunch with a down-home atmosphere. Their food and coffee is good.
Their hours are Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, 7am to 2pm.
Wednesday and Thursday are closed.
I'm sure they'll welcome small groups but call them for larger groups as this is a small diner.
13 locals recommend
Itty-Bitty Diner
1166 U.S. 1Good solid breakfast and lunch with a down-home atmosphere. Their food and coffee is good.
Their hours are Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, 7am to 2pm.
Wednesday and Thursday are closed.
I'm sure they'll welcome small groups but call them for larger groups as this is a small diner.
Galyn's
17 Main StreetEssentials
Need groceries and miscellaneous personal items, wine, or lunch? Interested in supporting local business? Belfast Co-op is a great place to go for that. The staff is always friendly and helpful.
74 locals recommend
Belfast Co-op
123 High StNeed groceries and miscellaneous personal items, wine, or lunch? Interested in supporting local business? Belfast Co-op is a great place to go for that. The staff is always friendly and helpful.
Need groceries and miscellaneous personal items or wine and wine making supplies? Interested in supporting local business? John Edward's Market is a great place to go for that when you're in the Ellsworth area. They also sell spices and herbs by the pound. The staff is always friendly and helpful.
38 locals recommend
John Edward's Market Inc.
158 Main StNeed groceries and miscellaneous personal items or wine and wine making supplies? Interested in supporting local business? John Edward's Market is a great place to go for that when you're in the Ellsworth area. They also sell spices and herbs by the pound. The staff is always friendly and helpful.
Hannaford Supermarket
86 Cottage StHannaford Supermarket
86 Cottage StEntertainment & Activities
Wild Acadia Fun Park & Water Slides
233 Bar Harbor RdShopping
Recommended for high quality wool and cotton blankets and woven and knitwear. They also have awesome wool for knitters, crocheters, and crafters.
Swans Island Company
231 Atlantic HwyRecommended for high quality wool and cotton blankets and woven and knitwear. They also have awesome wool for knitters, crocheters, and crafters.
Purple Fleece
103 School StFor knitters, crocheters, and crafters. Local yarn and wool and supplies.
This place is Ellsworth's answer to Sur La Table! Do visit all floors of this old 3-story building. It's worth the walk up the stairs.
In their ground floor is hidden a cozy little coffee and tea shop with almost everything you can think of related to that and more.
30 locals recommend
Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters
29 Main StThis place is Ellsworth's answer to Sur La Table! Do visit all floors of this old 3-story building. It's worth the walk up the stairs.
In their ground floor is hidden a cozy little coffee and tea shop with almost everything you can think of related to that and more.
Viking Lumber Inc.
751 US-1The local hardware/lumber store.
Friendly service owned and run locally.
Owner is very cordial and deals can always be found here. Many antiques and great finds, well worth the stop.
12 locals recommend
The Old Creamery Antique Mall
13 Hancock StOwner is very cordial and deals can always be found here. Many antiques and great finds, well worth the stop.
Knitting and yarn supplies, cake baking and decor supplies, art supplies, awesome good fudge, and more. All with great customer service. Love this place.
Shirley's Gifts, Yarns and Crafts
677 US-1Knitting and yarn supplies, cake baking and decor supplies, art supplies, awesome good fudge, and more. All with great customer service. Love this place.
Everything Else
Ellsworth
Check out Main Street, Ellsworth.