Guidebook for Stockton Springs
Food Scene
Sweet and super-casual "local diner" spot at which to begin or end your adventure. Barb claims to have "New England's BEST fried clams!" and we can attest to that possibility! Kid-friendly menu, delicious desserts, inexpensive pricing. CALL AHEAD to confirm hours and availability 207-567-3886.
10 locals recommend
Just Barb's
24 Main StSweet and super-casual "local diner" spot at which to begin or end your adventure. Barb claims to have "New England's BEST fried clams!" and we can attest to that possibility! Kid-friendly menu, delicious desserts, inexpensive pricing. CALL AHEAD to confirm hours and availability 207-567-3886.
Everything Else
Other than Maine's Hannaford supermarkets (many locations including nearby Belfast, Bucksport, Hampden, Bangor), there are several farmer's markets and cooperatives in nearby communities, plus smaller local-owned grocery stores like Tozier's in nearby Searsport.
The nearest full-service grocer, offering fresh deli, bakery & specialty items, wine & liquor, and all basic provisions: http://www.toziersmarket.com/searsport.asp or 207-548-6220.
13 locals recommend
Tozier's supermarket
22 E Main StOther than Maine's Hannaford supermarkets (many locations including nearby Belfast, Bucksport, Hampden, Bangor), there are several farmer's markets and cooperatives in nearby communities, plus smaller local-owned grocery stores like Tozier's in nearby Searsport.
The nearest full-service grocer, offering fresh deli, bakery & specialty items, wine & liquor, and all basic provisions: http://www.toziersmarket.com/searsport.asp or 207-548-6220.
Essentials
If you're traveling through Belfast OTW to Stockton Harbor, make time for stop at Perry's Nut House, infamous for "nutty" and unique items to eat, wear, use, and gift.
12 locals recommend
Perry's Nut House
45 Searsport AveIf you're traveling through Belfast OTW to Stockton Harbor, make time for stop at Perry's Nut House, infamous for "nutty" and unique items to eat, wear, use, and gift.
Hannaford stores are Maine's largest, local sources for EVERYTHING on your provisioning wish list. Belfast location is closest to O'Happy Day. Other Hannafords are located in Bangor, Bucksport, Ellsworth ~ many communities OTW to Stockton Harbor.
115 locals recommend
Hannaford Supermarket
93 Lincolnville AveHannaford stores are Maine's largest, local sources for EVERYTHING on your provisioning wish list. Belfast location is closest to O'Happy Day. Other Hannafords are located in Bangor, Bucksport, Ellsworth ~ many communities OTW to Stockton Harbor.
Sightseeing
On either end of your sailing adventure, enjoy an expansive view of northern Pen Bay and beyond from 420 above the Penobscot River. It's the ONLY U.S. bridge observatory, the TALLEST, and can be part of a visit to famous Fort Knox!
http://www.fortknoxmaine.com
140 locals recommend
Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory
740 Ft Knox RdOn either end of your sailing adventure, enjoy an expansive view of northern Pen Bay and beyond from 420 above the Penobscot River. It's the ONLY U.S. bridge observatory, the TALLEST, and can be part of a visit to famous Fort Knox!
http://www.fortknoxmaine.com