Location: Franklin in USA
Nearest Airport:
Bar Harbor, Maine at 15
Miles
Nearest Beach:
beach at 15
Miles
Car: necessary
Located in Franklin, Maine, 20 miles from Mt Desert Island, 14 miles from Ellsworth shopping and 18 miles from another area of Acadia National Park, Schoodic Point. Abundant hiking trails and lakes for freshwater swimming. On those days when it looks gloomy or is raining it seems that everyone goes shopping. Ellsworth has many excellent stores such as LL Bean, Reny's, considered to be a Maine gem for many varied items in clothing, food, etc. And of course the really greatest bargain store in Maine, Marden's.
There are a number of very nice antique shops in Ellsworth and if you enjoy antiques and collectibles, don't miss The Big Chicken Barn located about 12 miles west on route #1. There is no denying that Bar Harbor is well endowed with shopping at it's finest.