WHERE to go
WHAT to do
From outdoor activities to our picturesque shores, Aragosta offers the perfect base to explore all that Deer Isle has to offer. Here are a few local businesses that can add to your D.I. experience.
THE OUTDOORS
Good Tide Tours
Private charters, aquatic wildlife, island boat rides. Call Captain Walker Collin directly to inquire about pricing and book your reservation. (808) 634-8695
Isle au Haut
A beautiful island off the coast of Stonington. Home to portions of Acadia National Park, Isle au Haut is accessible by ferry from Stonington, Maine.
Island Heritage Trust
There are many hiking trails on Deer Isle managed by the Island Heritage Trust. Highlights include: Barred Island Preserve (walking distance of Aragosta).
The Activity Shop
Rentals for kayak, bicycles, canoes, and paddleboards. All rentals delivered to and picked up from Aragosta. Call in advance for reservations.
GIFTS & MARKETS
44 North Coffee
Coffee shop featuring small batch, custom roasted, organic coffee. Serving cold brewed and slow drip coffee, plus locally baked goodies.
Stonington Farmers' Market
43 School Street, Stonington, ME
Every Friday 10:00AM-12:00PM; May-September
Yellow Birch Farm
73 Reach Road, Deer Isle, ME
Fresh MOFGA Certified Organic produce as well as homemade dairy products, soaps, and face creams, made with organic ingredients.
Nervous Nellie's
A small café with local baked goods and store that features homemade jams, preserves, and chutneys as well as local artwork. Surrounded by a found objects art + sculpture garden.
The Periwinkle
Gift shop offers hand-made specialty foods and soaps, board games, toys, puzzles, t-shirts, books by local authors, and more.
The Dry Dock
Gift shop features jewelry, clothing, housewares, toys, cards and gifts.
ART & CULTURE
Stonington Opera House
1 Opera House Lane, Stonington, ME
Professional and community theater, film, music and dance in an historic building.
Haystack Mtn. School of Arts
Craft school that offers summer workshops and summer evening lecture series by faculty and visiting artists. Open to the public.
The Turtle Gallery
61 North Deer Isle Road, Deer Isle, ME
Deer Isle Artists Association
15 Main Street, Deer Isle, ME
Exhibiting the works of local artists. Exhibitions rotated every two weeks.
Dow Studio
Dow Road, Deer Isle, ME
Studio exhibiting the work of Carole Ann Fer and Ellen Wieske.
Carolyn Walton Gallery
131 North Deer Isle Road, Deer Isle, ME
gWatson Gallery
68 Main Street, Deer Isle, ME
NOT FAR from the MIDDLE of NOWHERE
