Eastport

Eastport is the easternmost point in the United States, making it one of Maine's smallest towns and certainly one of its most remote coastal towns. This small town may not appear to be much at first glance, but its beauty lies in its simplicity. This is a great spot for a sightseeing cruise or deep-sea fishing boat, and even landlubbers can catch supper from the dock. Although there isn't much shopping in downtown Eastport, visitors can indulge in ice cream and other treats at Sweeties Downeast and browse the fine art at Eastport Breakwater Gallery.

Despite its small size, Eastport is home to the state's largest Fourth of July celebration. Visitors to the area at the end of summer, on the other hand, will not want to miss the Eastport Pirate Festival, a multi-day annual event. The festival kicks off with a pirate "invasion" by sea and continues with shopping at the Theives' Market, performances, kids' games, pirate king and queen awards, themed boat tours, treasure hunts for kids, and the pirate parade, which includes cutlass demonstrations and prizes for the best floats.

While in the area, make time to visit the nearby town of Lubec, which is home to the small but fascinating Smokehouse Museum. This significant landmark, once the site of a herring processing plant, is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its historical significance in the area. Quoddy Head State Park is also nearby, and visitors to the area frequently cross the border into New Brunswick via ferry across Passamaquoddy Bay.