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Stonington
is a scenic fishing village situated on the southern end of Deer Isle. It's reached by a suspension bridge and causeway over the Eggemoggin Reach from Blue Hill Peninsula. Deer Isle has no neon signs or fast food restaurants - and usually no crowds. The village of Stonington is a real working harbor town and boasts that this is where you can buy lobster "right off the boat." It's the largest community on Deer Isle, but even so, it offers the perfect escape for those looking for lots of peace and quiet and unbeatable ocean scenery. The bounty of the sea has been a way of life in Stonington for generations, and as with other working harbors, pleasure boaters are also welcomed guests in Stonington Harbor. There are quite a few very good restaurants in Stonington that feature a variety of cuisine, including, of course, world famous Deer Isle lobster. The whole island is known for its antique shops and art galleries, gift and bookstores. Boats trips leave daily from Stonington to Isle au Haut, which is part of Acadia National Park and other activities include lobster boat races, canoeing, kayaking, deep sea fishing, hiking and biking - or just enjoying the incredible scenery. Deer Isle has a wide variety of lodging, including cozy bed and breakfasts, motels, historic inns and campgrounds. The famous Haystack Mountain School of Crafts is also located on Deer Isle.
Surrounding areas: Deer Isle/Little Deer Isle, Maine (4.7 mi), Isle au Haut, Maine (5.8 mi), Brooklin, Maine (8.7 mi), Sargentville, Maine (10.0 mi), North Haven/Vinalhaven Islands, Maine (10.5 mi), Vinalhaven, Maine (11.1 mi), Swans Island, Maine (11.8 mi)
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Stonington Vacation Rentals
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Stonington Hotels and Resorts
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| Hotels & Motels |
MT Battie Motel | RR 3 Box 570 | Lincolnville, ME | 19.0 mi. | (207) 236-3870 | Black Horse Inn | US Rt 1 - Atlantic Hwy | Camden, ME | 20.1 mi. | (207) 236-6800 | Camden Riverhouse Hotel & Inns | 11 Tannery Ln | Camden, ME | 20.1 mi. | (207) 236-0500 | Lodge At Camden Hills | | Camden, ME | 20.1 mi. | (207) 236-8478 | Blackberry Inn | 82 Elm St | Camden, ME | 20.3 mi. | (207) 236-6060 | Samoset Resort | 220 Warrenton St | Rockport, ME | 20.8 mi. | (800) 341-1650 | Navigator Motor Inn | 520 Main St | Rockland, ME | 22.2 mi. | (207) 594-2131 | Light's Motel & Restaurant | 215 E Main St | Searsport, ME | 24.3 mi. | (207) 548-2405 | Belfast Harbor Inn | 91 Searsport Ave Rt 1 | Belfast, ME | 25.1 mi. | (207) 338-2740 | Comfort Inn Ocean's Edge | RR 5 Box 5290 | Belfast, ME | 25.1 mi. | (207) 338-2090 | Gull Motel | RR 5 Box 5377 | Belfast, ME | 25.1 mi. | (207) 338-4030 | Hampton Inn & Suites - Rockland Maine | 190 New County Rd | Thomaston, ME | 26.1 mi. | (207) 594-6644 | Bar Harbor Quality Inn | 40 Kebo St | Bar Harbor, ME | 27.2 mi. | (207) 288-5403 | Atlantic Oakes | 119 Eden St | Bar Harbor, ME | 27.4 mi. | (207) 288-5801 | Fairfield Inn | 125 Eden St | Bar Harbor, ME | 27.4 mi. | (207) 288-8983 | Fairfield Inn | 325 Eden St | Bar Harbor, ME | 27.4 mi. | (207) 288-8883 | Holiday Inn Sun Spree Resort-bar Harbor | 123 Eden St | Bar Harbor, ME | 27.4 mi. | (207) 288-9723 | Wonder View Inn | 50 Eden St | Bar Habor, ME | 27.5 mi. | (207) 288-3358 | Best Western Inn | RR 2 Box 1127 | Bar Harbor, ME | 27.9 mi. | (207) 288-5823 | Snell House | 21 Atlantic Ave | Bar Harbor, ME | 28.1 mi. | (207) 288-8004 | Colonial Travelodge | 321 High St | Ellsworth, ME | 29.0 mi. | (207) 667-5548 | Best Western Jed Prouty Inn | 64 Main | Bucksport, ME | 29.1 mi. | (207) 464-3113 | Holiday Inn-ellsworth-acadia NTL Park | 215 High St | Ellsworth, ME | 29.1 mi. | (207) 667-9341 | Comfort Inn | 130 High St | Ellsworth, ME | 29.2 mi. | (207) 667-1345 | East Wind Inn | | Tenants Harbor, ME | 29.9 mi. | (207) 372-6366 |
| Bed & Breakfast |
Lakeshore Inn Bed & Breakfast | 184 Lakeview Dr | Rockland, ME | 22.5 mi. | (207) 594-4209 |
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Stonington Weather & Climate
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"Downeast Maine," along the Atlantic Seacoast, has a variable climate that can change quickly at any time. This area, which includes the Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island, has four distinct seasons where summer temperatures can range from 45 degrees F to 85 degrees F. Fog is quite common during the summer months, as well, but there is also plenty of sunshine. Spring and fall temperatures vary from 30 degrees F to 70 degrees F. You may also encounter rain in any month, and ice storms are regular in the winter and early spring. The Maine coastal climate is ranked second to only the Pacific Northwest in annual precipitation. Average annual rainfall is 48 inches and average annual snowfall is 61 inches. Snow tends to melt quickly along the coast - more continuous snow can be found inland.
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Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
January |
31°F |
10°F |
4.06 in. |
38°F |
February |
33°F |
12°F |
3.01 in. |
36°F |
March |
42°F |
22°F |
4.38 in. |
38°F |
April |
52°F |
32°F |
4.45 in. |
44°F |
May |
64°F |
42°F |
4.18 in. |
50°F |
June |
73°F |
51°F |
3.88 in. |
56°F |
July |
79°F |
57°F |
3.20 in. |
60°F |
August |
77°F |
55°F |
3.01 in. |
63°F |
September |
69°F |
48°F |
4.10 in. |
58°F |
October |
58°F |
38°F |
4.33 in. |
55°F |
November |
46°F |
30°F |
4.74 in. |
52°F |
December |
35°F |
17°F |
4.31 in. |
44°F |
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Stonington Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Knox County Regional airport (RKD) located about 22 miles west of Stonington in Rockland, Maine, the Hancock County Bar Harbor airport (BHB) located approximately 25 miles northeast of Stonington in Bar Harbor, Maine, the Bangor International airport (BGR) located roughly 45 miles north of Stonington in Bangor, Maine, the Waterville Robert Lafleur airport (WVL) located around 56 miles northwest of Stonington in Waterville, Maine, and finally the Augusta State airport (AUG) located about 57 miles west of Stonington in Augusta, Maine.
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Stonington Attractions
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| Water Parks |
Odyssey Water Park | Trenton | ME | 24.4 mi. | | Aquaboggan Water Slide | Saco | ME | 99.4 mi. | |
| Golf Courses |
Island Country Club | Sunset | ME | 3.4 mi. | | Castine Golf Club | Castine | ME | 17.7 mi. | | Causeway Club | Southwest Harbor | ME | 19.0 mi. | | Northport Golf Club | Northport | ME | 19.3 mi. | | Goose River Golf Club | Rockport | ME | 20.0 mi. | | Northeast Harbor Golf Club | Northeast Harbor | ME | 21.0 mi. | | Rockland Golf Club | Rockland | ME | 22.4 mi. | | Searsport Pines Golf Course | Searsport | ME | 24.3 mi. | | Bar Harbor Golf Course | Ellsworth | ME | 27.5 mi. | | Kebo Valley Club | Bar Harbor | ME | 27.7 mi. | |
| Ski Areas |
Camden Snowbowl | Camden | ME | 20.1 mi. | | Sugarloaf USA | Kingfield | ME | 91.9 mi. | | Black Mountain | Rumford | ME | 97.1 mi. | | Big Squaw | Greenville | ME | 100.8 mi. | | Shawnee Peak | Bridgton | ME | 101.8 mi. | | Mount Abram | Locke Mills | ME | 102.1 mi. | | Sunday River | Bethel | ME | 106.5 mi. | | Saddleback | Rangeley | ME | 112.3 mi. | |
| State Parks |
Owls Head State Park | | ME | 19.1 mi. | | Camden Hills State Park | | ME | 19.9 mi. | | Fort Point State Park | | ME | 22.1 mi. | | Moose Point State Park | | ME | 23.2 mi. | | Lamoine State Park | | ME | 27.6 mi. | | Lake Saint George State Park | | ME | 37.8 mi. | | Damariscotta Lake State Park | | ME | 38.9 mi. | |
| Museums |
Farnsworth Art Museum | Rockland | ME | 22.2 mi. | (Art) |
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