Eastport Travel Guide

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By 1886, the town contained 13 sardine factories, which operated day and night during the season, and produced approximately 5,000 cases per week. About 800 men, women and children worked in the plants. But the industry would decline, and many people moved away. Indeed, the city went bankrupt in 1937. In 1976, the Groundhog Day Gale destroyed many structures along the waterfront. Eastport, Maine, is the easternmost city in the United States.
By 1886, the town contained 13 sardine factories, which operated day and night during the season, and produced approximately 5,000 cases per week. About 800 men, women and children worked in the plants. But the industry would decline, and many people moved away. Indeed, the city went bankrupt in 1937. In 1976, the Groundhog Day Gale destroyed many structures along the waterfront. Eastport, Maine, is the easternmost city in the United States.
By 1886, the town contained 13 sardine factories, which operated day and night during the season, and produced approximately 5,000 cases per week. About 800 men, women and children worked in the plants. But the industry would decline, and many people moved away. Indeed, the city went bankrupt in 1937. In 1976, the Groundhog Day Gale destroyed many structures along the waterfront. Today, catching fish remains the principal industry, although tourism has become important. #OnTheRoad
This statue was built in 2001 for a reality mini-series, Murder in Small Town X and is now a tribute to Angel Juarbe, Jr., the New York City fireman who won the $250,000 grand prize in the mini-series and soon after lost his life as one of the responders to the World Trade Center attack on September 22, 2001.
The historic district of Eastport, Maine. By 1886, the town contained 13 sardine factories, which operated day and night during the season, and produced approximately 5,000 cases per week. About 800 men, women and children worked in the plants. But the industry would decline, and many people moved away. Indeed, the city went bankrupt in 1937. In 1976, the Groundhog Day Gale destroyed many structures along the waterfront. Today, catching fish remains the principal industry, although tourism has become important. (September 2017) #History
Maine Retreat w/ Ocean Views, Walk to Downtown!

Maine Retreat w/ Ocean Views, Walk to Downtown!

3 out of 5
Eastport ME
Stay at this apartment in Eastport. Enjoy free parking and a marina. Popular attractions Raye’s Mustard Mill Museum and Eastport Breakwater Pier are located ...
Ms, Roberta and her husband are super friendly people, highly recommended.

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2024

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Maine Retreat w/ Ocean Views, Walk to Downtown!
Bear Mountain Lodge

Bear Mountain Lodge

2.5 out of 5
920 Goulding Lk Rd Robbinston ME
The price is ₹9,904 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
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Stay at this beach aparthotel in Robbinston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge and St. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)
The owner's are always welcoming and accommodating. The lodge is gorgeous.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

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The Inn on the Wharf

The Inn on the Wharf

2.5 out of 5
69 Johnson Street Lubec ME
Stay at this hotel in Lubec. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (954 reviews)
Lovely room right on the water with great views of the bay. Very quiet and peaceful.

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025

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The Inn on the Wharf
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Maine Retreat w/ Ocean Views, Walk to Downtown!

Maine Retreat w/ Ocean Views, Walk to Downtown!

3 out of 5
Eastport ME
Stay at this apartment in Eastport. Enjoy free parking and a marina. Popular attractions Raye’s Mustard Mill Museum and Eastport Breakwater Pier are located ...
Ms, Roberta and her husband are super friendly people, highly recommended.

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2024

Maine Retreat w/ Ocean Views, Walk to Downtown!
Bear Mountain Lodge

Bear Mountain Lodge

2.5 out of 5
920 Goulding Lk Rd Robbinston ME
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Robbinston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge and St. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)
The owner's are always welcoming and accommodating. The lodge is gorgeous.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Bear Mountain Lodge
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Popular places to visit

Shackford Head State Park

You can take time to visit Shackford Head State Park during your travels to Eastport. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Shackford Head State Park

Small Town X Fisherman Statue

Learn about the local history of Eastport when you spend time at Small Town X Fisherman Statue. Wander the parks or discover the area's sunsets.

Small Town X Fisherman Statue

Tides Institute & Museum of Art

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Tides Institute & Museum of Art during your travels in Eastport. Wander the parks or discover the area's sunsets.

Tides Institute & Museum of Art

Cities near Eastport

I call this the Dr. Seuss lighthouse! Beautiful coast of Maine. Was able to see a whale breach while standing just next to the lighthouse in the ocean behind us.

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