Discover the Blue Hill peninsula 2024

Explore the Blue Hill peninsula: a town by town tour

BY ANNE GABBIANELLI THE BLUE HILL Peninsula is a land of nooks and crannies between Maine’s midcoast and Down East regions, where pure beauty juts out into the Atlantic Ocean. Aside from soaking in the crisp salt air and countless “Oohs” and “Ahhs” of coastal snap…

Where to eat on the Blue Hill peninsula

BY SARAH WALKER CARON On a warm, overcast Saturday morning, my kids and I wound our way along the Blue Hill Peninsula, exploring this wooded coastal land. Known for its lighthouses, timeless villages, and working waterfront, the collection of towns and islands are set apart from…

Tour Castine by boat

BY CASEY BERNARD For the full Castine experience, after touring the historic forts and lighthouse on land with Scarlett, visitors have two opportunities to tour Castine by sea. Castine Cruises offers relaxing narrated tours of Castine Harbor aboard the bright red Lil’ Toot. Marking its 16th…

Volunteers bring local flavor to Castine tourism

BY CASEY BERNARD European explorers first arrived in Castine in the 1500s, quickly making it one of the most important ports on the East Coast. And visits by sea continue today. The location, where the Bagaduce River meets Penobscot Bay, is ideal for sailors. The approach…

Bringing classical chamber music to life

BY CRYSTAL SANDS Dating back to 1902, the Kneisel Hall Chamber Music School and Festival has been bringing chamber music to life through education and concerts in the Blue Hill area and beyond for well over a century. Nestled in the woods of Blue Hill, the…

Visit the Penobscot Historical Society Museum

BY PATRICIA ESTABROOK “Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear…” The Lone Ranger’s opening line is equally appropriate for a visit to the Penobscot Historical Society Museum. Instead of a masked man riding through the desert, you’ll find artifacts of the hard-working men…

Spend a day touring Castine

COURTESY OF CASTINE KAYAK Three Tour Companies Offer Opportunities for Adventure A visit to Castine promises the quintessential coastal Maine experience without the crowds. With the added bonus of a rich history that locals are proud to share, history buffs, nature lovers and those seeking a…