Lillebo’s Guidebook
Food scene
There are many restaurants around. Here are a few in Hancock, Ellsworth and Downeast.
Crocker House Country Inn
967 Point RdIronbound Restaurant & Inn
1513 US-1Ruth and Wimpy's Restaurant
792 US-1Yu Takeout
674 US-1Chippers Restaurant
1239 US-1Itty-Bitty Diner
1166 U.S. 1Jordan's Snack Bar
200 Douglas HighwayFinelli Pizzeria
12 Downeast HighwayFogtown Brewing Company
25 Pine StFlexit Cafe & Bakery
142 Main St86 This
125 Main StShinbashi
139 High StSerendib Indian And Sri Lankan
2 State StSteamy Buddha Cafe & Yoga
50 Church StUnion River Lobster Pot
8 South StTracey's Seafood
2717 US-1Downeast Mexican takeout
22 Chicken Mill Pond RdThe Meadows Take Out
1000 Main StreetDeano's
1-99 Bozos WayThe Milbridge House Restaurant
20 Main St44 Degrees North
17 Main StThe Pickled Wrinkle
9 E Schoodic DrHannaford Supermarket
86 Cottage StBuy groceries before you get to Lillebo.
Shaw's
175 High StBuy groceries before you get to Lillebo.
Dollar General
1748 US-1Just across the bridge into Sullivan.
Food to go, wine, beer, and some groceries. It is just a few miles Downeast of Hancock.
18 locals recommend
The Dunbar Store
1983 US-1Food to go, wine, beer, and some groceries. It is just a few miles Downeast of Hancock.
Hancock Grocery
1381 US-1This a good place to buy gas, pizza, and a few essentials.
Sightseeing
Best 2 hours before low tide. Great place for a picnic. In the summer, there are usually free concerts on Monday at 7.
22 locals recommend
Tidal Falls
Tidal Falls RoadBest 2 hours before low tide. Great place for a picnic. In the summer, there are usually free concerts on Monday at 7.
Pierre Monteux School
42 Melody LnCheck their website for concerts.
Kilkenny Cove Preserve - Frenchman Bay Conservancy
Salt Pond Preserve Frenchman Bay Conservancy
One of my favorite hikes close to Hancock.
6 locals recommend
Baker Hill Preserve - Frenchman Bay Conservancy
One of my favorite hikes close to Hancock.
Long Ledges Preserve - Frenchman Bay Conservancy
Punkinville RoadAnother Favorite.
Taft Point Preserve - Frenchman Bay Conservancy
Frances B. Wood Preserve - Frenchman Bay Conservancy
Old Country RoadDay Ridges Preserve - Frenchman Bay Conservancy
Great hike! Our friend calls it the best bang for your buck. Beautiful views of Steuben's coast.
Pigeon Hill Preserve Trailhead
1216-1212 Pigeon Hill RdGreat hike! Our friend calls it the best bang for your buck. Beautiful views of Steuben's coast.
Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge
Petitmanan Point RoadAnother favorite.
Beautiful up top, and you can swim in Donnell Pond at the base. At this part of Donnell, there are some spots that get very deep very quickly.
Schoodic Beach-Mountain Trailhead
Schoodic Beach RoadBeautiful up top, and you can swim in Donnell Pond at the base. At this part of Donnell, there are some spots that get very deep very quickly.
If this is what I think it is, it is about a 10 minute walk to a nice, little pond for swimming. It is a good place for little kids as the slop of the pond is gentle.
Little Tunk Pond Preserve - Frenchman Bay Conservancy
924-1098 Tunk Lake RdIf this is what I think it is, it is about a 10 minute walk to a nice, little pond for swimming. It is a good place for little kids as the slop of the pond is gentle.
When our kids were little, this was a favorite place to walk. Take a picture of the map, as there are lots of little trails, and it can be confusing. However, this also makes it great. If things are going well, take another little loop. If things are falling apart, you can bail pretty quickly.
14 locals recommend
Stanwood Wildlife Sanctuary
289 High StWhen our kids were little, this was a favorite place to walk. Take a picture of the map, as there are lots of little trails, and it can be confusing. However, this also makes it great. If things are going well, take another little loop. If things are falling apart, you can bail pretty quickly.
Diver Ed's Dive-In Theatre
105 Eden StWe went on this years ago, and it was a blast!
Check out the Schoodic portion of Acadia. Just past the point is Little Moose Island. It is fun to walk around this little island before or at low tide. If you are within a couple hours of high tide, you will get wet. You can bike around the Schoodic loop or on the carriage trails. FYI, some of the trails are pretty steep.
80 locals recommend
Schoodic Point
Check out the Schoodic portion of Acadia. Just past the point is Little Moose Island. It is fun to walk around this little island before or at low tide. If you are within a couple hours of high tide, you will get wet. You can bike around the Schoodic loop or on the carriage trails. FYI, some of the trails are pretty steep.
Parking on MDI and throughout Acadia is an issue. Consider taking the bus.
43 locals recommend
Island Explorer
19 Firefly LnParking on MDI and throughout Acadia is an issue. Consider taking the bus.
We recently hiked Pemetic Mountain. We parked near the Bubbles, did the rock scrambled to the top and were treated to a beautiful walk along the top and a less steep walk down to Jordan Pond. It was a wonderful hike and not very crowded. The parking lot, however, was packed in early June.
Pemetic Mountain
We recently hiked Pemetic Mountain. We parked near the Bubbles, did the rock scrambled to the top and were treated to a beautiful walk along the top and a less steep walk down to Jordan Pond. It was a wonderful hike and not very crowded. The parking lot, however, was packed in early June.
Nicole's Woods Trailhead, Ice Pond Preserve
1484 U.S. 1Neighborhoods
Hancock is a quiet little town on Frenchman's Bay. There are 2 gas stations with a small convenience stores and Dollar General across the bridge. If you are planning on cooking a lot, you should buy groceries on your way through Ellsworth.
Hancock
Hancock is a quiet little town on Frenchman's Bay. There are 2 gas stations with a small convenience stores and Dollar General across the bridge. If you are planning on cooking a lot, you should buy groceries on your way through Ellsworth.
City advice
What to pack
Wear layers and some thoughts on bugs
In Maine, the weather can vary greatly throughout the day and also from coastal to inland. It is wise to wear layers and have warm clothes in the car.
Head to the ocean if it is bug season. Also, the mosquitos tend to be worse early in the morning and in the evening. It is always a good idea to check for ticks after being outside. We do have Lyme infected ticks in Maine.
Getting around
Check the Tide Clock or an Online Tide Chart
Little Moose Island is a fun walk, but you need to be back to shore several hours before high tide. Tidal Falls is most impressive 2 hours before low tide. You might enjoy a warm(ish) swim in the ocean if you find the right spot on an afternoon high tide ~ Taft Point can be lovely! Enjoy following the tides.