We encourage you to make plans to stay with us while you visit the following
destinations:
BAR HARBOR and
ACADIA NATIONAL PARK
(18 miles away) on MOUNT
DESERT ISLAND, the
BLUE HILL PENINSULA (30 minute drive) and
SCHOODIC
POINT (45
minute drive). The Eagle’s Lodge Motel serves as a central hub for
vacationers and business travelers visiting Hancock County and Downeast Maine’s
scenic attractions. We are situated near the intersection of U. S. Routes 1 & 3,
yet the Birdsacre Sanctuary across the street offers 200 acres of protected
wilderness and walking trails located right in the heart of the Beckwith Hill
Business District!
A great shopping experience awaits you in the City of Ellsworth with a diverse
selection of shops. Our vibrant Downtown is just a mile away and features art
galleries, antique shops, museums, a performing arts center, fine jewelry
artisans, farmers’ markets, children’s shops, book and toy stores, a bakery,
home-made ice cream parlors, a health food market, a store for cooks, several
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Blue Hill Mountain overlooks the village of
Blue Hill at the ocean's edge. Quaint shops,
beautiful vistas and great outdoor
opportunities abound a 30 minute drive in
any direction from our doorstep.
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Many locally owned restaurants are open year round for a truly
varied dining experience -- you may choose a seafood restaurant one night and
then the next night decide to sample Mediterranean, Thai and Sushi, Mexican,
International, Chinese, Irish, pub food, a pizza or steak. Seasonal restaurants
include several take out spots and lobster pounds; a lobster pound is a roadside
eatery that cooks the clams, mussels and lobster in pots of salt water over wood
fires.
Stanwood Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Birdsacre, is a wonderful place for a
stroll; Kisma Preserve, the Bar Harbor Golf Course, the Ellsworth Tennis Center,
Gladstone’s Under the Sun, the Great Maine Lumberjack Show, Seacoast Fun Park,
Scenic Flights of Acadia, Seal Cove Auto Museum and the Woodlawn Museum (also
known as The Colonel Black Mansion) are located within a few miles. Our area
also offers whale watching trips and sightseeing cruises, bike and kayak
rentals, a multi-use trail, a microbrewery and vineyards, scenic train and
trolley rides, beaches and hiking trails – so many things to do and see! |
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Take a stroll up and down our
city's beautiful Main Street. From gifts to
clothing to great restaurants, we have it
all.
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| We pride ourselves on being
your “Home away from home.” Take off your shoes
and kick back – we are here for all of your
lodging needs. Many of our guests return year
after year, not only for the quiet and very
comfortable accommodations, but also for the
sense of community. If you need further
information about our motel or would like to
make a reservation, please call our toll-free
line at 1-888-667-3311. |
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Sitting on the banks of the Union River,
Ellsworth enjoys breathtaking scenery all
year long. Above, water works building
blanketed in snow.
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Allow our front desk staff to suggest some of our favorite
destinations to you! We can recommend several day tours that spotlight different
landmarks and seascapes from lighthouses to reversing falls to a bridge
observatory. We encourage you to visit the following links to make your visit to
Ellsworth and the Hancock County area more enjoyable:
Be sure to visit the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce website for even more
great ideas and area maps. We also invite you to
use our interactive map to chart your course. The southernmost red dot
designates the location of The Eagle’s Lodge Motel. Click the dot for driving
directions. The other dot marks the location of the
DOWN EAST FAMILY YMCA where
you can enjoy the workout room and indoor pool on us! Click the YMCA’s dot for
more information.
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