Ellsworth (Maine) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city and county seat of Hancock County, Maine, United States
About Ellsworth (Maine)
This is a blue-collar, low-income area that has a very large influx of tourists for four months of every year. Ellsworth, Maine people — perhaps like most people living outside of urban areas — are somewhat reserved until they get to know you, but are almost invariably kind and helpful. Patience goes a long way in getting along in Maine. The hectic summer tourist season can at times be an abnormal and somewhat stressful experience for locals and for visitors, and that a smile and a kind word go a long way. Visit Ellsworth from late fall through early spring to see what it's really like, when the crowds have gone home! There is a local weekly newspaper,TheEllsworth Americanand more information can be found on the city's web site or via theEllsworth Area Chamber of Commerce. According to the
Top Attractions in Ellsworth (Maine)
Explore the best things to see and do in Ellsworth (Maine):
- ★Agassiz Outcrop
- ★Congregational Church
- ★D'Amanda's
- ★Downeast Scenic Railroad
- ★Ellsworth City Hall
- ★Ellsworth Public Library
- ★Ellsworth Waterfront
- ★Old Hancock County Jail
Where to Eat in Ellsworth (Maine)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Finelli Pizza
- 🍴Friends and Family Market
- 🍴Helen's Restaurant of Ellsworth
- 🍴Jordan's Snack Bar
- 🍴Josie's Country Store and Cafe
- 🍴Riverside Café
Where to Stay in Ellsworth (Maine)
- 🏨Acadia Sunrise Motel
- 🏨Colonial Inn
- 🏨Comfort Inn
- 🏨Eagle's Lodge Motel
- 🏨Homestead Motel
- 🏨Isleview Motel and Cottages
Ellsworth (Maine) Travel Guide Sections
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