Things to do
Outdoor adventures and local flavors, all just moments from your stay.
Explore Gouldsboro
Adventure, Flavor & Coastal Charm Await
Gouldsboro is where wild beauty meets relaxing comfort—a place where ocean views, national parks, and small-town charm come together. Whether you're here to hike, kayak, sample local seafood, or simply unwind, we'll help you make the most of every moment.
From curated outdoor activities to must-try dining spots, we’re here to guide your perfect Maine experience.
Contact us to plan your perfect stay!
Activities
Coastal Adventures Await
Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor is a town on Mount Desert Island along Maine’s Frenchman Bay. It serves as a gateway to the mountains and cliffs of neighboring Acadia National Park. It is known for its stunning coastal beauty, its many yachts and lobster boats, and its view of islands and ocean in settings that can range from glistening sunlight to thick fog and mist. It slows our lives down so we may appreciate nature and the relationships with those in our lives whom we love even more.
Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. At 3.5 million visits a year, it's one of the top 10 most-visited national parks in the United States. Visitors enjoy 27 miles of historic motor roads, 158 miles of hiking trails, and 45 miles of carriage roads.
Taft Point Preserve
The conserved land consists of 65 acres of woodlands and a half mile of coastal frontage with spectacular views of the Acadia Mountains, Stave Island, Calf Island, Schieffelen Point and Schoodic Mountain. This preserve features two trail loops with beach access. Along the Flander’s Bay Trail, peer into an old well. At low tide, large areas of the rocky beach are open to explore. Eider ducks raft up on the rocks just off shore and shorebirds work the rack line of the extensive rockweed colony along the shore.
Mandala Farm
At Mandala Farm we specialize in farming with Fjords. These horses provide us with the horespower we need to plow and cultivate our gardens, bring in our hay, haul out firewood and help with our other farm chores. In addition to the Norwegian Fjords and the crops they help bring in, we raise Cashmere goats, chickens, sheep, cows and pigs. We raise these animals for fiber and meat. They are all grass-fed, naturally raised, free of hormones and antibotics, as is best for their health and ours.
Schoodic Woods Campground
Schoodic Woods Campground is the newest campground in the park and located 1.5 miles (2.5 km) southeast of Winter Harbor on the Schoodic Peninsula. It is approximately 60-70 minutes from Bar Harbor and other areas of Mount Desert Island.
Grindstone Neck Golf Course
ONE OF THE MOST SCENIC AND CHALLENGING PUBLIC NINE-HOLE GOLF COURSES IN NEW ENGLAND. Grindstone Neck Golf Course, founded in 1891, is a rare jewel on the rugged Maine coast. Every hole at Winter Harbor’s nine-hole Grindstone Neck Golf Course delivers a water view of the Harbor or of Frenchman Bay and its famed pink granite-sculpted shoreline. This parkland, nine-hole course, with its blue grass fairways, professionally manicured poa annua greens, and stunning ocean views, is open to the public seven days a week.
Corea Heath Preserve
Northern Corea Heath is a 600-acre property that links the National Wildlife Refuge to the south and Grand Marsh to the north. The wetlands and associated uplands here provide habitat for inland and coastal waterfowl and wading birds, migrating land birds, rare plants and unusual plant communities.
Frances B. Wood Preserve
Frances B. Wood Preserve’s 438 acres sits above the Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge on the West Bay. It protects the upland area of a watershed that contains significant tidal estuaries and mudflats.
Winter Harbor 5&10
A hometown variety store offering name brand household items and health and beauty aids. Hallmark greeting cards,sewing and craft supplies,camping supplies, hard-to-find gadgets, local souvenirs, UPS, Digital Film Developing, Photocopying, Fax Service and more.
Winter Harbor Farmers Market
This small, friendly market features a team of vendors that have been together for 15 years. With meat, cheese, bread, produce, & prepared foods, the market has a wide selection to set you up for a day trip or for the week. Plan to stay a while to enjoy the live acoustic music at this summer market by the water in Winter Harbor.
Littlefield Art Gallery
Representing several of Maine's most distinguished sculptors and painters including Joseph Haroutunian, Caren-Marie Michel, Roy Germon, Amy Pollien, Sarah Faragher, and Dan Miller, the work transcends all passions!
Dining
Savor the Local Flavor
FEATURED RESTAURANTS
The best places to go
Treehouse Seaside Grill
Enjoy lobster rolls, fish tacos, and more with a view—perfect for a casual yet memorable dining experience in Winter Harbor.
The Pickled Wrinkle
A small local bar that has some incredible food, local beers and an overwhelmingly friendly atmosphere.
Chases Restaurant
Clearly a local favorite and homestyle recipes for everyone. Plenty of good local seafood options along with other American fare.
Address: 193 Main St, Winter Harbor, ME 04693, United States
Website: chasesrestaurant.takeout7.com
Phone: +1 207-963-7171
J.M. Gerrish Cafe
Want a lovely breakfast? Visit JM Gerrish Cafe.
Their bakery is fresh and delicious. Their coffee too is really good.
Address: 352 Main St, Winter Harbor, ME 04693, United States
Phone: +1 207-963-7000
Winter Harbor Lobster Shack
A lot of reasons this place is great, starting with lobster and crab rolls. Slider Sundays are not to be missed. Perfect pulled pork sliders. Everything is served with GOOD chips. Charming setting half way up a meadow with picnic tables, umbrellas and a gentle breeze.
Address: 21 Rand Ln, Winter Harbor, ME 04693, United States
Phone: +1 603-828-4686
Down East Mexican
Authentic Mexican food made by real Mexicans in Downeast Maine. The chicken chimichanga was extremely filling and delicious. This is easily the best Mexican food in Maine.
Address: 22 Chicken Mill Pond Rd, Gouldsboro,
ME 04607, United States
Phone: +1 207-546-6065
Me And Ben's Dairy Creme
This little dairy bar in the middle of nowhere is a fantastic stop for a quick lunch. They offer different hot dogs, fresh cut fries, and ice cream. The fries are a must! The best place for soft ice cream. The flavor of the Blueberry/Espresso ice cream is amazing.
Address: ME-186, Winter Harbor, ME 04693, United States
Phone: +12079637752
Corea Lunch on the Wharf
From the beautiful harbor and the friendly people to the outstanding food, you can't go wrong. This is casual dining as it should be. Try the oysters, or the lobster grilled cheese, but don't miss the homemade chowder! The wharf is dog friendly, kid friendly, and all around fun.
Address: 13 Gibbs Lane, Corea, ME 04624, United States
Phone: +12079639077
Ironbound Restaurant & Inn
A casual Maine dining experience in an authentic, old world rusticator atmosphere. Best restaurant in Downeast Maine! Great drinks, excellent service, friendly maitress d'hotel. And the chef uses the freshest locally sourced ingredients for a special meal.
Address: 1513 US-1, Hancock, ME 04640, United States
Phone: +12074223395