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This list primarily derives from the Maine Coastal Island Registry, a database of the 3166 coastal islands from the largest (Mount Desert Island) to the smallest islets and ledges exposed above mean high tide.
Jun 6, 2022 · By Michelle | Updated on June 11, 2022 (Originally published June 06, 2022) Technically speaking, there are over 4,600 islands off the coast of Maine. This includes the largest actual island ( Mount Desert Island) to tiny ledges that can only be considered islands during a very low tide.
Discover 10 of the most beautiful islands off the coast of Maine, from Monhegan Island to Thief Island, with their unique features, activities, and attractions. Learn how to get there, where to stay, and what to expect from each island.
Discover five of Maine’s Magical Islands. Then find out from the locals where to eat, where to sleep, and what you can’t miss. ©Yankee Magazine/Mark Fleming. Getting to Monhegan might be a bit tougher. You’ll spend about an hour travelling to or from the island, and if you miss the mid-afternoon ferry, you’re on the island for the night.
- Chebeague Island | Casco Bay
- Squirrel Island | Boothbay Harbor
- Vinalhaven Island | Penobscot Bay
- Monhegan Island | Outer Islands
- Mount Desert Island
Chebeague (pronounced sha-BEEG) is the largest of the Casco Bay Islands and a convenient summer destination, located just 10 miles from bustling Portland. Full of fine old houses, 25 miles of winding scenic roads, and one of the best hidden beaches in New England, it has the flavor and feel of an elegant summer resort town. The island’s sole hotel,...
Quiet and decidedly un-touristy, Squirrel Island is a lovely day-trip destination for those who like to unplug. Located three miles from Boothbay Harbor, the island (from above, it supposedly looks like a squirrel holding an acorn) is Maine’s oldest summer colony, and measures just a mile long and barely a half mile wide. Run by the Squirrel Island...
Home to the state’s largest year-round island community and a sizable summer population of regulars and visitors, crescent-shaped Vinalhaven Island is surprisingly relaxed, with few cars and even fewer lodging options (the waterfront motel Tidewater is your best bet). Here on Maine’s largest offshore island, refreshing swimming quarries, a picnic-p...
Located 12 miles off the coast, Monhegan Island has a natural beauty that makes it a popular day-trip destination. Enjoy stunning scenery, hiking trails to the high cliffs with panoramic views, an 1850 lighthouse (now a museum), and thriving art galleries. There are no cars on Monhegan, so come prepared for walking. A handful of comfortable inns an...
We often refer to Mount Desert Island as the ultimate Maine “bucket list” island, and it’s not hard to see why. With 108 square miles of rocky coastline, towering mountains, teeming woodlands, and all the scenic trimmings of Acadia National Park, Mount Desert is a nature lover’s dream. Prefer shopping and strolling? The bustling hub of Bar Harbor, ...
From art trails to the Zephyr ledges, we’ve put together a guide (with a little help from our islander friends) that’s as freewheeling and eclectic as the islands themselves.
Mar 11, 2024 · The Famous 15 Islands of Maine. One of the best places to start is the Famous 15 group of islands, meaning those with year-round residents plus tourism appeal. We’ll start from the largest population to the smallest. Vinalhaven Island. Population: 1,165. The midcoast Maine island of Vinalhaven isn’t just the most populated; it’s also the ...
