Everything worth knowing, within a short drive
A working directory of the places people actually use around East Machias — restaurants, inns, trails, museums, galleries, groceries, fuel and the stops you would never think to look for. Entries were checked against public listings; call ahead to confirm hours, especially out of season.
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Eat & drink
Two places in the village itself; the rest of the good options are a five-minute drive south in Machias.
Riverside Inn & Restaurant
The closest thing to a sit-down restaurant in East Machias — an inn and dining room on US Route 1 in the village, with rooms upstairs.
622 Main St, East Machias, ME 04630
Helen's Restaurant
A Machias institution since 1950. The menu mixes Downeast fare with local sourcing — they buy directly from farmers, fishermen and specialty food makers in the county.
111 Main St, Machias, ME 04654
Thirsty Moose Cafe
Cafe and restaurant on Main Street with a wide selection of meals — a natural stop either side of a walk up the river.
36 Main St, Machias, ME 04654
Pat's Pizza
The Maine chain that answers the question "is there anywhere cheap and fast?" — sandwiches, pizza, pasta and ice cream on Main Street.
168 Main St, Machias, ME 04654
River's Edge Drive-In
Fresh local seafood, ground hamburgers and soft-serve ice cream — a classic Down East drive-in on the south side of town.
95 Main St, Machias, ME 04654
Hing Garden
The only Chinese restaurant serving the Down East region, and well regarded for it. Prices are low, portions are large.
46 Main St, Machias, ME 04654
The Public House at West Branch Farms
Farm-to-table restaurant inside the working West Branch Farms, with private dining in the Gathering Room.
180 W Kennebec Rd, Machias, ME 04654
Machias Valley Farmers' Market
Flowers, herbs, vegetables, seedlings, baked goods, jams, maple syrup and woven fibre arts. Runs Fridays and Saturdays from May to October.
76 US-1, Machias, ME 04654
Whole Life Natural Market
Quality organic groceries, takeout items and a small cafe — the best bet for stocking a kitchen in a town this small.
4 Colonial Way, Machias, ME 04654
Obadiah's Bohemian Cafe & Trading Post
Antiques, secondhand books, gifts and a quick snack and drink in one stop — a favourite rainy afternoon on Main Street.
35 Harwood St, Machias, ME 04654
Tom's Mini Mart
A gas station with a proper restaurant in the back — breakfast, fried seafood, burgers and pizza, and a convenience store for the road. Open late, and often the last place with the lights on.
21 Dublin St, Machias, ME 04654
Skywalker's Bar & Grille
Bar and grille on Main Street in Machias, serving dinner and drinks in the evening.
86 Main St, Machias, ME 04654
McDonald's
The reliable option when nothing else is open — on Dublin Street, close to the supermarket and the gas stations.
30 Dublin St, Machias, ME 04654
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Places to stay
Two in East Machias, the rest within ten minutes. Book ahead in summer — coastal Maine fills up early.
Riverside Inn
Guest rooms and a restaurant on US Route 1 — the most convenient overnight in the village itself.
622 Main St, East Machias, ME 04630
Talbot House Inn
A historic village bed and breakfast, and the easiest base if you want to walk out of your door into the historic district.
509 Main St, East Machias, ME 04630
Machias River Inn
Comfortable rooms with water views over the Machias River. A short walk to town services and the harbour trail.
103 Main St, Machias, ME 04654
Margaretta Inn
Renovated rooms that stay quiet and comfortable, with most amenities included and a friendly staff.
330 Main St, Machias, ME 04654
Bluebird Motel
Simple, central rooms in three separate buildings — two of them set well back from the road if you are a light sleeper.
231 Dublin St, Machias, ME 04654
The Inn at Schoppee Farm
A lovingly restored historic farmhouse overlooking the Machias River, set on 40 acres along the shore. No meals, but plenty nearby.
21 Schoppee Dairy Rd, Machias, ME 04654
Micmac Farm Guesthouses & Gardner House
Seclusion on the tidal part of the Machias River — fifty acres of woods and fields in Machiasport.
47 Micmac Ln, Machiasport, ME 04655
Hackmatack Cottages at West Branch Farms
Twelve cosy cottages set in the woods of the farm, with a restaurant, shops and animals on the doorstep.
180 W Kennebec Rd, Machias, ME 04654
Welch Farm Guest Cottages
Rustic cabins in the woods looking over the farm homestead, with trails across the fields of a sixth-generation wild blueberry farm.
186 Roque Bluffs Rd, Roque Bluffs, ME 04654
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Parks, water & trails
Maine's Dow East coast rewards anyone willing to put on boots. Start on the village doorstep.
East Machias River
The river that gave the town its name runs right through the village centre. Good Atlantic salmon and sea trout fishing upstream; a walkable waterfront with the old mill sites at its edge.
Runs through the village to Machias Bay
East Machias Aquatic Research Center (EMARC)
Owned and operated by the Downeast Salmon Federation, rearing Atlantic salmon for stocking in the Narraguagus and East Machias rivers. A good place to ask about the river.
On the East Machias River, East Machias
Down East Sunrise Trail
A rail-trail corridor running the length of the Downeast coast from Ellsworth to Pembroke, passing straight through East Machias along the river. Hiking, biking and snowmobiling.
Passes through East Machias village
Machias River Park
Land used for centuries for salt hay and cattle, opened as a public space in 2013 with more than two miles of trail and a range of habitats along the tidal river.
2 Kilton Ln, Machias, ME 04654
Machias River Preserve
Miles of forest and river-frontage trail with visible evidence of the logging era, including a five-mile route that connects with the Down East Sunrise Trail.
370 US-1A, Machias, ME 04654
Rocky Lake Public Lands
About 11,000 acres of woodland and wetland bordering three lakes near East Machias, with boating, camping and fishing in a wildlife-rich setting.
Rocky Lake, near East Machias, ME 04691
Jasper Beach
Known locally as the "singing beach" — a shore covered in billions of smooth, coloured pebbles that click and rattle as the waves work them.
Machiasport, ME 04655
Fort O'Brien State Historic Site
Built in 1775 and rebuilt in 1777 over the site of the first official naval battle of the Revolutionary War. The earthworks still stand above Machias Bay.
Fort O'Brien Point, Machiasport, ME 04655
Roque Bluffs State Park
An unusual half-mile crescent of sand and pebbles on Englishman's Bay, backed by shallow Simpson Pond — cold saltwater and warm freshwater within a few steps. Glacial striations are visible in the bedrock at the east end.
Roque Bluffs, ME 04654
Long Point Preserve
A 1.7-mile one-way loop around a rugged peninsula in Machiasport — seals, bald eagles, osprey and shorebirds feeding in the mudflats.
Machiasport, ME 04655
Bold Coast National Scenic Byway
The 46-mile national scenic byway running along US Route 1 from Machias to Eastport, with turnouts for the coast and the ferry terminal at Machiasport.
US Route 1, Machias to Eastport
Gardner Lake & Hadley Lake
Local ponds within the town limits — classic Maine lake fishing with docks and shore access, and Hadley Lake is essentially a wide spot in the East Machias River.
East Machias, ME 04630
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History & culture
This is one of the most historically concentrated stretches of small-town Maine anywhere on the coast.
East Machias Historic District
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places on 11 April 1973. Sixty-three acres along the east bank of the river, with houses from about 1760 to 1880, several churches, the 1823 Washington Academy building and the archaeological remains of four mills.
High, Water & Bridge Streets, East Machias
East Machias Historical Society
Local historians who keep the town's story — meetings, programmes and resources for anyone digging into East Machias families and buildings.
14 Hoyt Town Rd, East Machias, ME 04630 · PO Box 658
Washington Academy
An independent high school founded in 1792, given a permanent home in East Machias in 1823 — one of the oldest continuously operating schools in the country.
East Machias, ME 04630
Burnham Tavern Museum
Built in 1770 and the oldest building in Eastern Maine, the tavern is a National Historic Site and was one of 21 homes in the country recognised for its American Revolution significance — the only one in Maine.
14 Colonial Way, Machias, ME 04654
Washington County Courthouse Heritage Center Museum
Two rooms in the county courthouse dedicated to genealogy research and the families of Maine's Washington County.
85 Court St, Machias, ME 04654
Machias Historic Railroad Station
Built in 1898 and one of five surviving stations of the Washington County Railroad — and the venue for the Machias Harvest Fair each September.
2 Kilton Ln, Machias, ME 04654
Gates House
A preserved historic house in the Machiasport village, open to visitors and part of the town's story of sea trade and shipbuilding.
Machiasport, ME 04655
Eastport Historic District
A granite harbour town with its own National Register district, the Central Congregational Church and the tide-driven Reversing Falls in the channel.
Eastport, ME 04644
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Shops & makers
Small, characterful and mostly independent — several close for the season, so check before you set out.
Roy Toy
Wooden log building sets made since the 1930s by the Dennison family and revived in 1992 by Roy's grandson, Bruce. A genuine Maine institution and a working factory you can walk into.
599 Jacksonville Rd, East Machias, ME 04630
Columbia Falls Pottery
Hand-thrown and hand-built pottery, rolled out over wooden moulds and finished with hand-painted designs. Open Monday to Saturday.
4 Main St, Machias, ME 04654
Berry Vines
A florist that also carries gifts, home décor and furniture — a good rainy-day browse on Main Street.
97 Main St, Machias, ME 04654
Expressions Floral
Fresh flowers and creative gift ideas for every style and budget.
125 Dublin St, Machias, ME 04654
Posh
A consignment shop buying and selling mostly designer clothing at good prices.
291 Main St, Suite 2, Machias, ME 04654
Bella Vita — Salon and Spa
A well-reviewed hair salon and spa on Main Street.
291 Main St, Machias, ME 04654
Swiftwater Farm
A veteran-owned market garden in East Machias and the home of Farmer Fest, the Downeast family music festival held on the farm each late August.
East Machias, ME 04630
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Health, essentials & useful stops
Pharmacy-level help, a post office, a library and the institutions worth a look. Practical details are on the visitor info page.
East Machias Post Office
USPS counter on Main Street. Weekday counter hours are typically mid-morning to mid-afternoon with a Saturday morning window.
580 Main St, East Machias, ME 04630
HealthWays / Regional Medical Center — East Machias Clinic
Primary care in the village, part of the Regional Medical Center network.
893 Main St (Route 1), East Machias, ME 04630
Down East Health Center — Family Practice
Family and paediatric practice in East Machias, part of Down East Community Hospital.
1031 Main St, East Machias, ME 04630
Down East Community Hospital
The 24-hour emergency department and general hospital for the area, five minutes south in Machias.
11 Hospital Dr, Machias, ME 04654
Porter Memorial Library
A library society founded in the early 1800s, now holding more than 13,000 books, audiobooks, magazines and newspaper subscriptions.
92 Court St, Machias, ME 04654
University of Maine at Machias
The easternmost college in the United States, and a genuinely pleasant place to eat, walk or sit by the water. Open to visitors for the campus, the waterfront and the harbour trail.
116 O'Brien Ave, Machias, ME 04654
Machias Bay Area Transfer Station & Recycling
The regional transfer station serving Machias, Marshfield, Roque Bluffs and neighbouring towns, with cardboard, paper, plastic and can recycling.
115 Broadway, Machias, ME 04654
Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy
The full-service supermarket for the whole area — groceries, bakery, a lobster tank, beer and wine, and a pharmacy. There is a coin-counting and Bitcoin ATM inside. Open 7am–9pm Monday to Saturday, 7am–8pm Sunday.
149 Dublin St, Machias, ME 04654
Irving Oil — 24-hour fuel
Round-the-clock fuel on Main Street in Machias — the most useful stop if you arrive late or leave early.
8 Main St, Machias, ME 04654
Shell — Main Street
Fuel and a small food counter on Main Street, with pizzas and subs alongside the usual forecourt stock.
7 Main St, Machias, ME 04654
Citgo — Dublin Street
Fuel on the Dublin Street side of Machias, a short walk from the supermarket and the motel row.
211 Dublin St, Machias, ME 04654