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  • filter_dramaUnderstand
    This is a blue-collar, low-income area that has a very large influx of tourists for four months of every year. Ellsworth, Maine people - perhaps like most people living outside of urban areas -- are somewhat reserved until they get to know you, but are almost invariably kind and helpful. Patience goes a long way in getting along in Maine. Remember that the hectic summer tourist season can at times be an abnormal and somewhat stressful experience for both locals and visitors, and that a smile and a kind word go a long way. Visit Ellsworth from late fall through early spring to see what it's really like, when the crowds have gone home!

    There is a local weekly newspaper, The Ellsworth American [url=http://www.ellsworthamerican.com/]]and more information can be found on the city's web site or via the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce [http://www.ellsworthchamber.org/[/url].
  • filter_dramaHistory
    According to the history of the Passamaquoddy Indians, the Ellsworth area was originally inhabited by members of the Passamaquoddy and/or Penobscot tribes.

    *In 1773 the first schooner was built at Ellsworth. This was the 'Susan and Abigail,' named after the daughters of the two most prominent citizens and original 1763 settlers from southern Maine, Benjamin Milliken and Benjamin Joy. The vessel carried pine shingles and oak staves in annual voyages to the West Indies. In the years that followed, up to the beginning of the 20th century, a great many schooners of various sizes were built in Ellsworth shipyards along the Union River.

    *Historian Albert Davis records that in the latter part of the 18th century, Ellsworth was known as the 'Union River Settlement' and was adjacent to the settlements of Surry (to the east) and Trenton (to the south). In 1798 the local inhabitants petitioned to be formally incorporated under the name 'Sumner.' That name having been already taken by a settlement in Oxford County, Maine, the town was finally incorporated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1800 as Ellsworth, named for Oliver Ellsworth, 3rd Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court and thought to be the person who first suggested the name "United States of America" for the newly formed country.

    *Davis also reports that in the late 1770s there were British raids on the Union River Settlement, with attempts to appropriate the local cattle. However, there were no formal battles in the Ellsworth area during the Revolutionary War.

    *In 1838 Ellsworth became the county seat of Hancock County, replacing Castine in that role. The original 1838 county buildings still stand, west of the Union River, on Bridge Hill.

    *Between 1860 and 1865 Ellsworth sent 653 soldiers to fight in the Civil War, according to historian Albert Davis. This was at a time when there were only 847 (male) voters in the area. Military training was held in front of the old county buildings on Bridge Hill, west of the Union River, at the triangular park site of the present Civil War Monument.

    *In 1869 Ellsworth was incorporated as a city by the Maine Legislature. The first City Hall was Hancock Hall, which stood at the corner of Main Street and School Street. It was destroyed by the Great Ellsworth Fire of 1933.

    *Work on the famous Ellsworth hydro-electric dam was begun in 1907, at the site of one of the original Benjamin Milliken Union River dams at the 'lower falls.' This led to the creation of the present Leonard's Lake just to the north of the city.

    *Ellsworth's first great disaster of the 20th century was the Great Flood of 1923. A spring freshet rushed over the dam and carried off the metal Union River Bridge, along with many buildings located along the river, such as the well-known Dirigo Theater, the Foundry and many wharves and warehouses. This event marked the end of Ellsworth's prominence as a shipping center. The present concrete bridge was finished in 1924.

    *The Great Fire of 1933 destroyed most of Ellsworth's Downtown commercial district, on the east side of the Union River. New buildings were re-built in brick, mainly in the Art Deco style. The unique Ellsworth City Hall dates from this period. Fortunately, many of the old houses outside the business district survived the conflagration.

    *On September 4, 1953 former Broadway actor and WW2 bomber pilot and self proclaimed world citizen Garry Davis declared from the Ellsworth Town Hall the establishment of the "World Government of World Citizens". This declaration is known as "The Ellsworth Declaration".

    *The 1960s and 70s saw the development of a new Ellsworth business district on High Street, which is the direct route to and from [wiki=df4c03b6aa450914e37023e0cd45c394]Bar Harbor (town), Maine[/wiki] and [wiki=1d359f3dd33ce39f731de0e3aa917e71]Acadia National Park[/wiki]. This area is now the largest shopping district in Hancock County, with several shopping centers and many large stores, stretching nearly to the Ellsworth-Trenton boundary. Congested traffic during the summer months has led to attempts in recent years to change the road network, especially at the busy intersection of Route 1 and Route 3, known as "The Triangle."
  • filter_dramaGet in
    • By car

      Travel north up I-95 towards Bangor until Exit 182A, then briefly follow I-395 until Exit 6A leads you on to Route 1A and south 22 miles to Ellsworth. Alternatively, drive the old but much more scenic Route 1 all the way up the Maine coast. A common compromise route by locals returning home from southern Maine is to take I-95 to just beyond [wiki=775b7d1d527bfec056000d5da48e6c17]Augusta[/wiki], and then pick up Route 3, which leads to Belfast and then joins Route 1 up the coast to Ellsworth. This latter may be the fastest route to Ellsworth from points south, though the stretch along Route 3 lacks the charm of the coastal drive.

    • By plane

      Hancock County - Bar Harbor Airport [url=http://www.bhbairport.com],]located in [[Trenton (Maine)|Trenton[/url]], only 5 miles outside Ellsworth, near [wiki=1d359f3dd33ce39f731de0e3aa917e71]Acadia National Park[/wiki]; and Bangor International Airport [url=http://www.flybangor.com/],]30 miles away in [[Bangor (Maine)|Bangor[/url]].

    • By sea

      There is no longer long-distance ferry service into the Acadia region. The Cat, a high speed car ferry which previously operated between [wiki=437620deb15eb1ecb14684f7777e87c2]Bar Harbor[/wiki], [wiki=5dd06896a583611cf4b884e11c364f2a]Portland (Maine)[/wiki] and [wiki=a959c36555a9a27dd014af92bb060b02]Yarmouth (Canada)[/wiki] ceased operations at the end of the 2009 season.

    • By bus

      Vermont Transit Lines [url=http://www.vermonttransit.com]]- connects [[Bangor (Maine)|Bangor[/url]] with southern Maine and [wiki=cb725823157e6b10da8fa376c2e1b013]Boston[/wiki]. The bus also travels from Bangor via St. Stephen into [wiki=2dbd2bb893af0e3d16b085324e275d81]New Brunswick[/wiki], the Canadian Maritimes and the [wiki=cfdcecc893b5e8a9239c9af67814c329]Atlantic Provinces[/wiki].

      *Bar Harbor-Bangor Shuttle [url=http://www.barharborshuttle.com/]]- Tel: +1-207-479-5911. Connects [[Bar Harbor[/url]] and Ellsworth with Bangor.

    • By train

      There are no longer any trains traveling to Ellsworth and points Downeast. However, plans are afoot in Hancock County to redevelop the old railway right-of-way for tourist excursions. The railway tracks still intersect West Main Street, just beyond the meeting point of High Street and Oak Street.

  • filter_dramaGet around
    Airport & Harbor Car Service - 440 Oak Point Road. Tel: +1-207-667-5995.

    * Atlantic Taxi Co. Llc. Surry. 207-664-4994

    * Cell Kell Taxi - 58 North Bend Road. Tel: +1-207-667-7306.

    * Ellsworth Town Taxi - Tel: +1-207-667-1000.
  • filter_dramaSee
    Woodlawn Museum, Tel: +1-207-667-8671. [url=http://www.woodlawnmuseum.com].]May through September. the famous Black House, built in 1824. Original furniture, carriage house, outbuildings, public park.

    * Ellsworth Public Library, 20 State St. near the city center, Tel: +1-207-667-6363, [url=http://www.ellsworth.lib.me.us[/url]]- built in 1817 by Colonel Meltiah Jordan, listed on the National Register of Historic Houses, also known as the Tisdale House. Houses an excellent genealogical collection. Also a Wi-Fi "hot spot."

    * Old Hancock County Jail, State Street, next to the Ellsworth Public Library, home of the Hancock County Historical Society. Ask at the Ellsworth Public Library for more information.

    * Stanwood Homestead Museum and Birdsacre Sanctuary, on High Street, on the way to Bar Harbor, Tel: +1-207-667-8460, [url=http://www.birdsacre.com[/url].]Look for the sign after you drive past all the shopping centers.

    * Congregational Church - with historical cemetery, on State Street, near the Ellsworth City Hall and Public Library. One of the most photographed churches in Maine.

    * Ellsworth City Hall, just behind the Downtown stores, near the Congregational Church and Public Library., tel: +1-207-667-2563, [url=http://www.cityofellsworthme.org/[/url].]Unique Art Deco construction, built after the Great Ellsworth Fire of 1933. Includes both Police and Fire departments.

    * Agassiz Outcrop, in Ellsworth Falls on Route 1A going towards [[Bangor (Maine)|Bangor[/url]], on the left just before the turn off to Route 179, [http://www.maine.gov/doc/nrimc/mgs/explore/bedrock/sites/jan04.htm]. An obscure but apparently important National Historical Landmark, located on private property, notable as evidence of glaciation.
  • filter_dramaDo
    The Grand Auditorium, at 150 Main Street, Box office tel: +1-207-667-9500, Main tel: +1-207-667-5911. [url=http://www.grandonline.org].]A not-for-profit cultural arts center, with distinctive Art Deco architecture. Concerts, movies, international acts and local performers.

    * Ellsworth Waterfront, Water Street, just off Main Street. Have a picnic at the Union River marina and watch for bald eagles and diving osprey.

    * White Birches Country Club, Tel: +1-207-667-3621, [url=http://www.whitebirchescountryclub.com[/url].]Just outside the city on Route 1, heading downeast, a 9 hole par 33, with pro shop, restaurant, motel accommodation and conference rooms.

    * The Courthouse Gallery, on the west side of the Union River, on Bridge Hill, halfway between the Union River Bridge and the famous Black House, Tel: +1-207-667-6611, [http://www.courthousegallery.com[/url]. Located in the vintage 1838 former Hancock County Court House, newly renovated, near the Grand Old Republic Civil War statue and memorial park. Exhibits by local and other artists.

    * WDEA-AM, 93 Main Street, Tel: +1-207-667-9555. Listen to Ellsworth's original radio station on 1370 kHz for 'timeless classics' plus local news, weather and Red Sox baseball.

    * Bowling at Eastward Lanes, 25 Eastward Lane, off the Downeast Highway, near "The Triangle", Tel: +1-207-667-9228.
  • filter_dramaBuy
    Sleeper's, in the Mill Mall next to Willey's Gun Shop, Tel: +1207-664-0174 Newest clothing store in the Ellsworth community. Specializing in brand name clothing, work wear and footwear. Family owned and operated since 1914.

    * L.L. Bean Merchandise, 150 High Street, Tel: +1-207-667-7753, [url=http://www.llbean.com/shop/factoryStores/map_ellsworth.html].]Located on Ellsworth's less-than-attractive (but very useful) strip of malls and shopping centers heading down Route 1 towards Bar Harbor, at 150 High Street, selling genuine L.L. Bean merchandise at discounted prices.

    * John Edwards Markets, 158 Main Street, Tel: +1-207-667-9377, [url=http://www.johnedwardsmarket.com[/url].]Located in the old Downtown area of Ellsworth, near the Grand Auditorium, John Edwards has been selling organic food, special coffees, health and organic products, homeopathic remedies, organic cosmetics and similar merchandise since 1970.

    * J&B Atlantic Company, Main Street, Tel: +1-888-667-2082, [url=http://jbatlantic.com[/url]..]Solid wood furniture, home accessories, gifts and cigars.

    * Pyramid Studios, 10 State Street, near the Public Library. Tel: +1-207-667-3321, [url=http://www.pyramid.ws[/url].]Jewelry.

    * The Book Shelf, 14 State Street, just off Main Street, near the Public Library. Tel: +1-207-667-1120. Used and collectible books.

    * The Old Creamery Art and Antiques Mall, 13 Hancock Street just off Main Street. Tel: +1-207-667-0522.

    * Union River Gallery, 17 School Street, Tel: +1-207-667-7700. Fine art and crafts.

    * Grasshopper Shop, 124 Main Street, Tel: +1-207-667-5816. Maine-made gifts and souvenirs.

    * Crossroads Antiques, 142 Main Street, Tel: +1-207-667-2082.

    * Seaglass Infusion, 173 Main Street. Tel: +61-207-667-0505. Jewelry incorporating local Maine sea glass and sea stones.

    * Big Chicken Barn, far out on Route 1, going south towards [[Bucksport[/url]], Tel: +1-207-667-7308, [url=http://www.bigchickenbarn.com/].]Famous for its books and antiques and actually sited in a very large, renovated chicken barn, you can spend hours browsing here.

    * Maine Holiday Wreaths, Main Street. Tel: +1-207- 667-5561, [http://www.maineholidaywreaths.com/[/url].

    * Mike's Country Store, 90 Water Street, Tel: +1-207-667-4444. Small but famous local general store, in operation since 1897, seven days a week, with the slogan 'Your Grandparents Shopped Here.'

    * Willow and Me, Tel: +1-207-460-1077, [url=http://www.willowandme.com/].]Custom made jewelry.

    * Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop, 193 Main Street in Ellsworth, Tel: +1-207-667-6886.

    * Ruth Foster's, 95 Main Street, Tel: +1-207-667-2593. Children's clothing.

    * Beal's Jewelry & Gifts, 97 Main Street, Tel: +1-207-667-2161.

    * Shoegazer - 2 State Street. Tel: +1-207-667-5453. Interesting, unique shoes in the Downtown area, near the Public Library. Open M-Sa.

    * Mitch's Antiques & Usables, 350 Surry Road, just before the Surry town line. Antiques, collectibles & just plain junk.

    * Tree Stump Leather, Route 3 towards Bar Harbor, Tel: +1-207-584-3000, [url=http://www.treestumpleather.com/[/url].]Locally made leather work, such as knife sheaths and holsters.

    * Mainely Used Antiques, 27 Downeast Highway (Route 1) near "The Triangle." Tel: +1-207-667-7755.

    * Maine's Own Treats, 68 Bar Harbor Road, [[Trenton[/url]], just outside of Ellsworth, on the way to the airport, Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor, Tel: +1-207-667-8888, [url=http://www.mainesowntreats.com].]Maine jams, etc.

    *A cute little store full of local art, antiques, and homegoods. A little something for everyone. See what you can find at Findings!

    Apart from Ellsworth's older, picturesque 'downtown' Main Street commercial area, near the Union River and original 'waterfront' district, there are many, many more stores along the busy High Street "strip" heading towards [[Bar Harbor[/url]], including the large Maine Coast Mall at 250 High Street. Tel: +1-207-667-9905 and the Ellsworth Shopping Center next door at 185 High Street. There's also a Wal-Mart at 461 High Street. Tel: +1-207-667-6780. (The much smaller Mill Mall at 240 State Street, out towards Ellsworth High School and Ellsworth Falls on Route 1A to [wiki=c91f1ef608e7ec106f42a63057e43dbb]Bangor[/wiki], houses the University of Maine Education Center and the Maine Coast Memorial Hospital Wellness Center as well as a number of other businesses.)
  • filter_dramaEat
    Riverside Café, 151 Main Street in the old Downtown section of Ellsworth, Tel: +1-207-667-4213.. Great place for breakfast or lunch, but be prepared to wait during the peak summer season, unless there is room at the counter. Good coffee.

    * Karen's Café,High St in the Mr. Paperback book store at The Maine Mall, Tel: +1-207-667-7701, [url=http://www.frankiescafe.info].]Offers homemade soups, Carpe Diem coffee, vegetarian dishes, Maine-made jams and jellies as well as great chili.

    * Sylvia's Café, 240 State Street at Mill Mall, out towards Ellsworth High School and Ellsworth Falls. Tel: +1-207-667-7014. Popular with locals.

    * Jasper's Restaurant, on High Street on the way to Bar Harbor, near the shopping centers, Tel: +1-207-667-5318, [url=http://www.jaspersmaine.com[/url].]A local institution, in business for decades. Includes a motel on the same site.

    * The Union River Lobster Pot [url=http://www.lobsterpot.com[/url]]- centrally located at 8 South Street, quite near the Union River Bridge, with excellent seafood and close-up views of the Union River. Tel: +1-207-667-5077.

    * Cleonice Mediterranean Bistro, 112 Main Street, Tel: +1-207-664-7554, [url=http://cleonice.com[/url].]Mediterranean food, tapas.

    * Kathy's Breakfast and Chowder House, 952 Bar Harbor Rd, [[Trenton[/url]] outside of Ellsworth, towards the airport and Acadia National Park, Tel: +1-207-667-7152, [url=http://www.kathysb-c.com].]Serves lobster in 14 different ways!

    * The Mex, 191 Main Street, Tel: +1-207-667-4494, [url=http://www.themex.com[/url].]Mexican food far, far north of the border! A popular restaurant in the old Downtown section of Ellsworth, in business since 1980.

    * Finelli Pizza on Route 1, at 12 Downeast Highway, near "The Triangle", Tel: +1-207-664-0230, [http://www.finellipizzeria.com[/url]. Reputedly the best pizza in eastern Maine, New York style.

    * Helen's Restaurant of Ellsworth, 55 Downeast Highway, Tel: +1-207-667-2433. Out on Route 1, heading downeast.

    * Jordan's Snack Bar, popular, high-quality roadside stand with indoor and outdoor seating. Fried seafood, ice cream. 200 Downeast Highway (Route 1), Tel: +1-207-667-2174.

    * Finn's Irish Pub, 156 Main Street, Tel: +1-667-2808. Irish specialties and beer, music some evenings.

    * Bangkok Restaurant, on Route 1, Tel: +1-207-667-1324. Thai food.

    * Denny's Restaurant, 75 High Street, Tel: +1-207-667-4193.

    * Friendly's Restaurant, 253 High Street, Tel: +1-207-667-7749.

    * China Hill, 301 High Street, Tel: +1-207-667-5308.

    *family run market with everything that you might need. Famous butter rolls are not to be missed
    *Spin-off of Bangor's "Green Tea," serving Asian food (Chinese, Japanese, Thai) with an extensive sushi selection. Highly authentic food for Ellsworth -- the food marked "spicy" is actually pretty darned hot!
    *Family dining, Bar, Popular hot spot
  • filter_dramaDrink
    Coffee at Rooster Brother, at the Union River Bridge at the foot of Bridge Hill, in the historic Victorian Odd Fellows Hall Building, [http://roosterbrother.com/store/index.php]. Specialty food, wine, cheese and coffee roasting. Breakfast from 7:30AM M-F with various excellent coffee choices, plus muffins and croissants.

    * Coffee at The Maine Grind, 192 Main Street, near the Grand, Tel: +1-207-667-0011. with a Wi-Fi "hot spot." Features art exhibitions and live performances.

    * Crossroads Nightclub, 47 Downeast Highway, Tel: +1-207-664-2513.

    * Parkers Bar & Grill Pizzeria, 59 Franklin Street, Tel: +1-207-667-8700.

    * Pepper's Pub, 20 Water Street.

    * Peter & Larry's, 215 High Street, +1-207-667-9341.
  • filter_dramaSleep
    Homestead Motel [url=http://www.homesteadmaine.com]]- historic 1810 building plus new units, on the west side of Ellsworth, on Route 1.

    * Ellsworth Motel, High Street but near the old Downtown area, [http://www.captaind.com/ellsworthmotel.html[/url]..

    * Twilight Motel - on the east side of Ellsworth, on the road to Bar Harbor, at the junction of Routes 1 and 3, [http://www.twilitemotel.com].

    * Jasper's Restaurant and Motel, on High Street, nearly next door to the L.L. Bean Outlet, on the way to Bar Harbor, [http://www.jaspersmaine.com].

    * Eagle's Lodge Motel, 278 High Street, just past "The Triangle," on the way to Bar Harbor, [http://www.eagleslodge.com].

    * Holiday Inn, 215 High Street, Telephone: (207) 667-9341.

    * Comfort Inn - 130 High Street, Telephone: (207) 667-1345.

    * Colonial Inn - 321 High Street, Telephone: (207) 667-5548.

    * Lakeside Cedar Cabins, 397 Mariaville Road (Route 180 just beyond Ellsworth Falls), Tel: +1-207-667-9295, [url=http://www.cedarcabins.com/].]Nine housekeeping cedar cabins along ten-mile long Graham Lake, a warm water lake with bass fishing and swimming. Each cottage accommodates five persons and include two bedrooms with double beds, bathroom with shower, and kitchen/living area with double futon. Screened porches as well as decks overlooking the lake, plus wood stoves.

    * Sunrise Motel, just outside Ellsworth, in Trenton, near the airport and Acadia National Park, [http://www.sunrisemotorinn.com[/url].

    * Open Hearth Inn, just outside Ellsworth, in Trenton, near the airport and Acadia National Park, [http://www.openhearthinn.com].
    *Cabins, motels rooms and budget rooms available. Located just outside of Ellsworth in Trenton, 7.5 miles from Acadia National Park.
    *100% smoke free. Services, attractions, and accommodations. 9 miles from the Hancock County- Bar Harbor Airport
  • filter_dramaGet out
    [[WikiPedia:Ellsworth, Maine]]
  • filter_dramaStay safe
    Compared to a large city, Ellsworth has relatively little crime. However, petty theft is possible anywhere in the United States, and visitors are advised to lock their cars. Ellsworth's shopping district was not designed with pedestrian traffic in mind, and attempting to cross High Street can be dangerous due to the lack of crosswalks.
    The area does not have a tradition of respecting pedestrians in high-traffic areas and drivers may not care if they hit you: Persons on slow-moving vehicles such as bicycles and motorscooters should be wary of drivers throwing objects or swerving to hit them.

    If visiting Ellsworth in the winter, take special care on the slippery, snowy roads, especially if you're unfamiliar with winter driving conditions.
  • filter_dramaContact
    Wireless internet service covers the Downtown area and Ellsworth Public Library.

    * Downeast.net [http://ellsworthme.com/] - located on Main Street. Tel: +1-207-667-7414 or +1-207-326-4315. Internet services.
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