Things to Do

Stonington Harbor

These are some of the activities our guests have enjoyed: sea kayaking at Eggemoggin Reach; cycling - rentals are available through several local companies; golfing at the nearby Country Club; hiking - there are numerous pristine trails - hiking maps are provided. Deer Isle boasts a wide range of local craftsmen and artists, many with open studios - Haystack School of Crafts in Sunshine offers public tours and evening events that are open to the public.

Lily's Pond

Take in a movie or live theater at the Old Opera House in Stonington; browse the gift shops in Stonington and enjoy clam chowder at a restaurant on the harbor - watch the bustle of the day’s catch at the fishing pier; take a boat trip out of Stonington for fishing or a relaxing cruise - board the mail boat for a daytrip to Isle au Haut, part of Acadia National Park.

View from Deer Isle hiking trail

Children’s activities include hiking along quiet seaside trails, beachcombing at low tide, fishing, biking, canoeing and kayaking – there are creative at classes for children at Seamark Workshops – play miniature golf at Finest Kind – discover Lily’s Pond, a tiny pond perfect for freshwater swimming.

Every Friday from May through October at the Deer Isle Congregational Church parking lot, there is a Farmer’s Market from 10 am to 12 noon. Local vendors offer a variety of fresh produce, smoked meats, dairy products, cut flowers, baker goods and crafts. Summer events include the Lupine Festival, the Fourth of July Parade & Fireworks, Lobster Boat Races, Fisherman’s Day, Eggemoggin Reach Regatta and the Down East Race week.

“ We had a wonderful time on Deer Isle. We especially enjoyed our kayaking trips in Oceanville and to Little Sheep Island. A great vacation.”

“ We loved taking drives out Sunset Road and Reach Road. Swimming at the Lily Pond was great.”