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Town in Maine, United States
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Blue Hill is a small town in Hancock County, in the US state of Maine, located on Blue Hill Bay, about 14 miles southwest of the county seat of Ellsworth and quite near Acadia National Park.
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Closed on Sundays.
One of Blue Hill's most famous attractions. Not always open. Phone for special appointment.
Located in the 1815 Holt House at the corner of Main Street and Water Street. No telephone. PO Box 710.
Watch or try out the rare reversing falls created by the incoming tide funneling into a narrow channel. The water forms a standing wave, up to three feet in height. The Blue Hills Falls is safe to run on inner tube, raft, kayak and canoe, although pedestrians should beware of traffic.
Climb Blue Hill's namesake Blue Hill Mountain (actually, more a hill than a mountain) for nice views of Blue Hill Bay and, on clear days, Acadia National Park in the distance.
Canoe or kayak rental.
Canoe or kayak rental.
9 holes at Parker Point Road. Part of the Blue Hill Country Club.
Held annually around the Labor Day Weekend. A famous local event.
Listen to Blue Hill's avante garde community radio station on 89.9 MHz. The station is actually in Orland, 15 miles outside Blue Hill, but the transmitter can be seen on top of Blue Hill Mountain.
At the end of Water Street by the hospital, and offers a beach and a large rock suitable for sunbathing. Although some brave enthusiasts risk it, swimming is not advised due to contamination due to the nearby sewage plant.
An excellent place to go swimming, it can be found on the Mines Rd. (Route 15) approximately two miles south of Blue Hill. Parking is roadside, and is denoted by a line of rocks to the right of the road, under the shade of oak trees. The pond is 200 yards over the hill, but once found is worth the trek, with high rocks to jump off of and sunbathe on. While there is a house along the trail, public usage has been established, although respect for others is recommended. Dogs and littering are highly frowned upon.
Fine dining and brewpub.
Submarine sandwiches.
Take-out seafood restaurant.
Blue Hill's oldest grocery store, still in original building. Offers pre-made sandwiches and a delicatessen, however the convenience of being downtown comes at a tradeoff of higher prices.
Breakfast and lunch.
Hannaford grocery store with deli, also houses a Subway and Baker's Cafe.
Marlintini's is 1 mile south of Blue Hill and offers great food at good prices. Family-friendly with plenty of parking.
A casual, family-friendly restaurant and bar located on the water. There is lots of open-air seating as well as inside seating. Specialties include steamed lobster, grilled fish and burgers, fresh, locally procured salads.
Restaurant and full bar.
Building listed on National Register of Historic Places.
1830s building, high-quality bed & breakfast establishment, operating continuously as an inn since 1840! Featured on TV.
Just off Route 172 in nearby Surry, directly on the ocean.
Fine arts gallery.
Contemporary fine art.
Representing Maine artists since 1975.
Fine arts gallery, specializing in bronze sculptures.
Sculpture at Wattson Lane.
It was once voted the best gallery in Maine.
Specializing in Russian icons, since 1966.
Local water color artist.
Studio in East Blue Hill, on Route 176, towards Surry.
Alpaca wool products, jewelry, pottery and textiles.
Hand-crafted gifts and jewelry.
Community-owed natural food store, plus cafe.
Classic pottery mugs, blueberry ware, bowls, plates and gifts, made from native clay.
Small supermarket & shopping center.
Handmade Shaker tables.
By car
S. points beyond.S. 1 north along the coast toward Ellsworth and Bar Harbor.S. 1 is typically more scenic, but also generally slower.
By boat
Blue Hill does have a pretty tidal harbor on Blue Hill Bay that is fairly sheltered from the open ocean.C. yacht club welcomes members of other yacht clubs, to drop anchor there and to come ashore.
You'll generally travel around the Blue Hill area by car, as public transportation in the Blue Hill area is nonexistent and the main grocery store, Tradewinds Marketplace, is most of a mile up a steep hill.
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