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38 Best and Fun Things To Do In Gouldsboro, Maine


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Gouldsboro, a town in Maine, is unique compared to others in the state due to its formation from various fishing villages spread out over a vast region.

For starters, the town has a lot of charm with scenic views and a rich history that’s rooted in Native American culture.

There are also plenty of art galleries, museums, shops, and restaurants to explore in the vicinity.

Of course, the beautiful scenery also lends itself to a range of outdoor activities, which include hiking, canoeing, kayaking and fishing.

In addition, the town has a vibrant community life with various events held throughout the year.

If this sounds like the kind of place you’d like to spend your next break, keep reading for a comprehensive list of everything else Gouldsboro has to offer

The 38 Most Popular Things To Do In Gouldsboro, Maine

38. Dorr Point

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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37. Bald Porcupine Island

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

36. Buck Cove Mountain

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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35. Flanders Bay

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

34. Burnt Porcupine Island

3.0 ★★★☆☆ (2 reviews)

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33. Long Porcupine Island

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

32. Sheep Porcupine Island

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

31. Jordan Island

3.7 ★★★★☆ (3 reviews)

30. Forbes Pond Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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Location: Gouldsboro ME

Web Address:   https://mcht.org/preserve/forbes-pond-gouldsboro/

29. Friends of Acadia

5.0 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

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Location: 43 Cottage Street Bar Harbor ME

Tel:  207 288 3340

Web Address:   https://friendsofacadia.org/

28. Down East Bird Watching & Nature Tours

5.0 ★★★★★ (7 reviews)

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Location: 39 Cottage Street #4 Bar Harbor ME

Tel:  207 288 8128

Web Address:   http://downeastnaturetours.com/

27. Donnell Pond Public Reserved Land

5.0 ★★★★★ (11 reviews)

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Location: Franklin ME

Tel:  207 941 4412

Web Address:   http://maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/doc/parksearch/details.pl

26. Jones Pond

4.5 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

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25. Town Pier

4.9 ★★★★★ (14 reviews)

Location: Bar Harbor ME

Tel:  207 288 5571

Web Address:   http://barharbormaine.gov/

24. Corea Heath – Maine Coast Islands National Wildlife Refuge – North

4.5 ★★★★★ (17 reviews)

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Location: Corea Road Prospect Harbor ME

Web Address:   http://mainetrailfinder.com/trails/trail/corea-heath-trail

23. Jesup Memorial Library

4.3 ★★★★☆ (19 reviews)

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Location: 34 Mt Desert Street Bar Harbor ME

Tel:  207 288 4245

Web Address:   https://jesuplibrary.org/

22. Village Green Information Center

4.6 ★★★★★ (20 reviews)

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Location: 19 Firefly Ln Bar Harbor ME

Tel:  207 288 3338

Web Address:   http://nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/hours.htm

21. Margaret Todd

4.1 ★★★★☆ (21 reviews)

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Location: 27 Main Street Bar Harbor ME

Tel:  207 288 2984

Web Address:   http://downeastwindjammer.com/

20. Schoodic Mountain

4.8 ★★★★★ (23 reviews)

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19. Taft Point Preserve – Frenchman Bay Conservancy

4.7 ★★★★★ (23 reviews)

Location: Gouldsboro ME

Tel:  207 422 2328

Web Address:   http://frenchmanbay.org/preserves-trails/taft-point/

18. Bartlett Maine Estate Winery and Distillery

4.9 ★★★★★ (26 reviews)

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Location: 161 Chicken Mill Pond Road Gouldsboro ME

Tel:  207 546 2408

Web Address:   http://bartlettwinery.com/

17. Schoodic Peninsula

4.9 ★★★★★ (29 reviews)

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16. St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church

4.6 ★★★★★ (33 reviews)

Location: 41 Mt Desert Street Bar Harbor ME

Tel:  207 288 4215

Web Address:   http://stsaviours.me/

15. Prospect Harbor Lighthouse

3.8 ★★★★☆ (60 reviews)

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Location: 190 Lighthouse Point Road Prospect Harbor ME

Web Address:   http://lighthousefriends.com/light.asp

14. Massage Bar Harbor

5.0 ★★★★★ (82 reviews)

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Location: 77 Mt Desert Street Bar Harbor ME

Tel:  207 266 6045

Web Address:   http://massagebarharbor.com/

13. George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History

4.7 ★★★★★ (89 reviews)

Location: George B Dorr Museum of Natural History 105 Eden Street Bar Harbor ME

Tel:  207 288 2917

Web Address:   https://coa.edu/dorr-museum/

12. Grant Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (199 reviews)

Location: 21 Albert Meadow Bar Harbor ME

Tel:  207 288 4681

Web Address:   https://barharbormaine.gov/292/Public-Parks

11. Bar Island Land Bridge

4.7 ★★★★★ (276 reviews)

Location: Bar Island Trail Bar Harbor ME

Web Address:   https://barharbormaine.gov/394/The-Bar-of-Bar-Harbor

10. Bar Harbor Shore path

4.9 ★★★★★ (326 reviews)

Location: 48 52 Hancock Street Bar Harbor ME

9. Agamont Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,345 reviews)

Location: Bar Harbor ME

Tel:  207 991 2495

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8. The Shore Path

5.0 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

7. Frenchman Bay

4.9 ★★★★★ (14 reviews)

6. Bar Island

4.6 ★★★★★ (25 reviews)

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5. Bar Harbor Historical Society

4.4 ★★★★☆ (43 reviews)

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Location: 127 West Street Bar Harbor ME

Tel:  207 288 0000

Web Address:   https://barharborhistorical.org/

4. Schoodic Peninsula

4.8 ★★★★★ (76 reviews)

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3. Abbe Museum

4.4 ★★★★☆ (238 reviews)

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Location: 26 Mt Desert Street Bar Harbor ME

Tel:  207 288 3519

Web Address:   http://abbemuseum.org/

2. Village Green

4.6 ★★★★★ (877 reviews)

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Location: Bar Harbor ME

Tel:  207 991 2495

Web Address:   https://acadiamagic.com/village-green-center.html

1. Acadia National Park

4.9 ★★★★★ (16,684 reviews)

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Location: Maine

Tel:  207 288 3338

Web Address:   https://nps.gov/acad/index.htm

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Gouldsboro, Maine! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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