5 enjoyable issues to do in Eastport

Eastport is Maine’s least populated metropolis, with about 1,300 residents as of the 2020 census.

Amy Ray was born there in 1961, then left for school in 1979. After years of residing in locations like New York City and California, life introduced her again to Maine, and she or he and her husband Mike Stewart have known as Eastport house for the previous six years.

Ray owns and operates Bingville Style Stop, open in Eastport’s downtown from May by means of the vacation season. The store options classic clothes, upcycled gadgets and her wearable artwork line. Stewart runs a motorcycle rental and restore enterprise.

Ray talked about her ardour for residing in Eastport and shared a few of her favourite locations.

Where do you wish to eat?

My favourite place to seize lunch and a espresso is certainly Picnic Cafe & Bakery on Water Street. They have contemporary sandwiches, yummy pastries and nice espresso served by the nicest house owners and crew round. I notably love their breakfast wraps. 

Where do you go for a drink?

The Polar Treat has been an area custom for 70 years, and is certainly the place to be on a sizzling day for an ice-cold root beer float or espresso milkshake. It is owned by a beautiful household, and their service is constantly cheerful and environment friendly. A terrific place to satisfy up with a good friend! It’s simply off the island on Route 1 in Perry. 

Where do you store native?

My favourite store arms down is Friend of a Friend at 89 Water St.  Katrina Hohowski has an incredible eye for curating, and markets a ravishing classic put on assortment.  She has a few years of expertise, and is as variety because the day is lengthy. 

Where do you go to attach with nature?

Sipp Bay off of Route 1 in Perry is an additional particular place with a wealthy historical past. It was initially known as Kci-puna-muhkatik, and was an essential looking and fishing place for the native Passamaquoddy individuals. Its present title derives from Scipio Dalton, a freed African slave who constructed a cabin there along with his spouse within the late 1700s. The path is extra an extended stroll than a hike, however it’s invigorating in magnificence. I swear you may really feel one thing highly effective within the air and ocean there. It’s drop lifeless beautiful at sundown, and it isn’t uncommon to identify bald eagles fishing there. 

What’s a hidden gem in Eastport?

The Tides Institute & Museum of Art has saved many buildings on the town from deteriorating. My favourite is the tiny little one’s playhouse constructed within the early 1900s tucked away behind Seamen’s Church (one other of the Tides’ saves) on Middle Street. When I used to be a baby, it was simply off the highway and my mom and I might all the time swoon over it once we rode previous. I simply love that it has been preserved. 

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