Guidebook for Franklin

Aimee And David
Aimee And David
Guidebook for Franklin

Food Scene

Great thin crust pizza.
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Finelli Pizzeria
12 Downeast Highway
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Great thin crust pizza.
Asian fusion - sushi, Thai and Chinese food. Always a line to get in, so reservations are recommended.
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Shinbashi
139 High St
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Asian fusion - sushi, Thai and Chinese food. Always a line to get in, so reservations are recommended.
David's favorite pancakes - breakfast and lunch; cash only.
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Martha's Diner
151 High St
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David's favorite pancakes - breakfast and lunch; cash only.
Local spot for breakfast and lunch.
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Sylvia's Cafe
248 State St
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Local spot for breakfast and lunch.
Seasonal spot for seafood overlooking the Union River.
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Union River Lobster Pot
8 South St
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Seasonal spot for seafood overlooking the Union River.
Family style restaurant with something for every taste, from lobster to hot dogs. A safe bet if you have a group with varied tastes. Iconic blueberry pie.
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Helen's
55 Downeast Highway
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Family style restaurant with something for every taste, from lobster to hot dogs. A safe bet if you have a group with varied tastes. Iconic blueberry pie.
Great spot near Schoodic for casual dining, from local seafood to burgers and beer.
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The Pickled Wrinkle
9 E Schoodic Dr
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Great spot near Schoodic for casual dining, from local seafood to burgers and beer.
Local seafood and family fare, something for everyone.
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Fisherman's Galley Restaurant
7 Newman St
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Local seafood and family fare, something for everyone.
Great view over the harbor; outdoor deck for drinks and dining. If the dinner menu is outside your budget, the breakfast is wallet-friendly and will let you enjoy the locale.
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The Looking Glass Restaurant
50 Eden Street
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Great view over the harbor; outdoor deck for drinks and dining. If the dinner menu is outside your budget, the breakfast is wallet-friendly and will let you enjoy the locale.
Modern farm-to-table cuisine and local seafood.
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Ironbound Restaurant & Inn
1513 US-1
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Modern farm-to-table cuisine and local seafood.
Where locals go for steak; relaxed bistro atmosphere.
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Chippers Restaurant
1239 US-1
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Where locals go for steak; relaxed bistro atmosphere.
Fine dining in Hancock, Maine! Classic traditional fare such as steak and rack of lamb, plus seafood.
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Crocker House Country Inn
967 Point Rd
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Fine dining in Hancock, Maine! Classic traditional fare such as steak and rack of lamb, plus seafood.
Funky roadhouse atmosphere; beer and mixed drinks; lobster; broiled, baked and fried seafood. Hamburgers, sandwiches, mac & cheese and other family favorites for those not wanting seafood. The demand can sometimes outpace the waitstaff; if you go prepared to be patient, you will enjoy it more.
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Ruth and Wimpy's Restaurant
792 US-1
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Funky roadhouse atmosphere; beer and mixed drinks; lobster; broiled, baked and fried seafood. Hamburgers, sandwiches, mac & cheese and other family favorites for those not wanting seafood. The demand can sometimes outpace the waitstaff; if you go prepared to be patient, you will enjoy it more.
Beautiful view overlooking the harbor, good food, friendly service. Perfect spot for dinner after a day at Schoodic!
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Bunker's Wharf Restaurant
260 E Schoodic Dr
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Beautiful view overlooking the harbor, good food, friendly service. Perfect spot for dinner after a day at Schoodic!
Local favorite for fried seafood, also has burgers and soft serve ice cream. Arcade and playground to keep kids entertained.
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Jordan's Snack Bar
200 Douglas Highway
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Local favorite for fried seafood, also has burgers and soft serve ice cream. Arcade and playground to keep kids entertained.
Delicious Indian and Sri Lankan food; small seating area and take out.
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Serendib Indian And Sri Lankan
2 State St
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Delicious Indian and Sri Lankan food; small seating area and take out.
Great variety of wraps, burritos and light bites with fresh ingredients - popular local lunch spot.
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86 This
125 Main St
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Great variety of wraps, burritos and light bites with fresh ingredients - popular local lunch spot.
Half the menu is classic seafood shack fare (fried haddock, fried scallops, fried clams, french fries, lobster and crab rolls); the other half of the menu is Korean. Really. Popular with locals and almost always busy. Although it has "takeout" in the name, there are some picnic tables.
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Yu Takeout
674 US-1
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Half the menu is classic seafood shack fare (fried haddock, fried scallops, fried clams, french fries, lobster and crab rolls); the other half of the menu is Korean. Really. Popular with locals and almost always busy. Although it has "takeout" in the name, there are some picnic tables.
Tired of seafood? Manny's brings excellent fresh Greek food to Ellsworth. The menu is limited to keep prices reasonable; gyros, chicken or pork souvlaki, salads and of course baklava! Delicious; open for lunch or dinner.
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Manny's Greek Grill
248 State St
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Tired of seafood? Manny's brings excellent fresh Greek food to Ellsworth. The menu is limited to keep prices reasonable; gyros, chicken or pork souvlaki, salads and of course baklava! Delicious; open for lunch or dinner.
Family friendly, with something for everyone from burgers to classic Maine seafood.
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Geddy's
19 Main St
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Family friendly, with something for everyone from burgers to classic Maine seafood.

Essentials

Closest gas and basic groceries to our cottage; small diner serves breakfast and lunch.
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Franklin Trading Post
33 Blackswoods Road
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Closest gas and basic groceries to our cottage; small diner serves breakfast and lunch.
Gas and basic groceries close to the cottage - also pizza, fried chicken, sandwiches and burgers if you need a quick bite.
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Tideway Market Irving
750 US-1
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Gas and basic groceries close to the cottage - also pizza, fried chicken, sandwiches and burgers if you need a quick bite.
Gas and groceries; deli counter, homemade bakery and pizza.
Hancock Grocery
1381 US-1
Gas and groceries; deli counter, homemade bakery and pizza.

Shopping

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Walmart Supercenter
17 Myrick St
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Grocery and pharmacy.
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Hannaford Supermarket
86 Cottage St
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Grocery and pharmacy.
Natural food and supplements; hard to find and specialty items.
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John Edward's Market Inc.
158 Main St
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Natural food and supplements; hard to find and specialty items.
A selection of items from this iconic retailer's inventory at reduced prices.
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L.L.Bean Ellsworth
150 High St
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A selection of items from this iconic retailer's inventory at reduced prices.
Reny's has everything you need to live, from groceries to household goods to clothes. Good prices, good selection for local shopping.
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Reny's Department Store
175 High St
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Reny's has everything you need to live, from groceries to household goods to clothes. Good prices, good selection for local shopping.
Grocery and pharmacy
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Shaw's
175 High St
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Grocery and pharmacy

Arts & Culture

History of native cultures.
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Abbe Museum
26 Mt Desert St
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History of native cultures.
Natural history of the area.
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George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History
105 Eden St
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Natural history of the area.
Local history; marine history.
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Penobscot Marine Museum
2 Church St
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Local history; marine history.
Historical fort overlooking the Penobscot River. The bridge observatory tower offers great views.
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Fort Knox at Penobscot Narrows Observatory
740 Ft Knox Rd
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Historical fort overlooking the Penobscot River. The bridge observatory tower offers great views.

Sightseeing

The Blackwoods Scenic Byway is a beautiful drive through old growth trees, with many spots along the way for swimming, hiking and views: http://www.exploremaine.org/byways/downeast/blackwoods.shtml
Blacks Woods Road
Blacks Woods Road
The Blackwoods Scenic Byway is a beautiful drive through old growth trees, with many spots along the way for swimming, hiking and views: http://www.exploremaine.org/byways/downeast/blackwoods.shtml
Park on the US/Canada border which contains the summer home of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Beautiful ocean views and hiking terrain at the north end of downeast Maine. A great day trip from Franklin. Stop in Machias for blueberry pie at Helen's flagship restaurant.
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Campobello Island
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Park on the US/Canada border which contains the summer home of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Beautiful ocean views and hiking terrain at the north end of downeast Maine. A great day trip from Franklin. Stop in Machias for blueberry pie at Helen's flagship restaurant.

Everything Else

Huge barn full of antiques and books at reasonable prices. There is something for everyone, making it a great rainy day spot!
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Big Chicken Barn
1768 Bucksport Rd
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Huge barn full of antiques and books at reasonable prices. There is something for everyone, making it a great rainy day spot!

Parks and outdoors

Great picnic spot, nice beach, mostly visited by locals - typically uncrowded.
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Lamoine State Park
23 State Park Rd
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Great picnic spot, nice beach, mostly visited by locals - typically uncrowded.
Another quiet local beach that doesn't see a lot of crowds
Marlboro Beach, Lamoine, ME 04605, Estados Unidos
Another quiet local beach that doesn't see a lot of crowds
Iconic lighthouse near the town of Lubec that is the easternmost point in the continental US and looks out toward Grand Manan island, Canada. 1.5 hour drive from the loft; great excursion a rainy day drive.
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Quoddy Head State Park
973 S Lubec Rd
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Iconic lighthouse near the town of Lubec that is the easternmost point in the continental US and looks out toward Grand Manan island, Canada. 1.5 hour drive from the loft; great excursion a rainy day drive.
Beautiful coastal state park on the way to points north such as Quoddy Head light and Lubec.
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Roque Bluffs State Park
145 Schoppee Point Rd
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Beautiful coastal state park on the way to points north such as Quoddy Head light and Lubec.
Another gem of a state park on the way north; hiking along rocky cliffs.
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Cobscook Bay State Park
40 South Edmunds Road
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Another gem of a state park on the way north; hiking along rocky cliffs.
Schoodic is part of Acadia National Park, separated geographically from the more well known section of the park on Mount Desert Island. Here you'll find fewer crowds, a rocky shore and some gorgeous hikes.
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Schoodic Point
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Schoodic is part of Acadia National Park, separated geographically from the more well known section of the park on Mount Desert Island. Here you'll find fewer crowds, a rocky shore and some gorgeous hikes.