Guidebook for Islesboro
Things to do on Islesboro
Lots to see on the busy waterfront. The crew will help answer any questions in an emergency or just for fun. Jayne in the office is your go-to girl!
Pendleton Yacht Yard
525 Pendleton Point RdLots to see on the busy waterfront. The crew will help answer any questions in an emergency or just for fun. Jayne in the office is your go-to girl!
Open Monday thru Saturday, closed Sunday. Order pizza to go by 3pm. Rotisserie chicken, delicious pasta/bean/fruit salads, and baked goods. Beer and wine.
Island Market
113 Main RdOpen Monday thru Saturday, closed Sunday. Order pizza to go by 3pm. Rotisserie chicken, delicious pasta/bean/fruit salads, and baked goods. Beer and wine.
Up-island. Open Monday thru Sat. Open Sundays, 10-2. The essentials, plus beer, wine and alcohol.
Durkee General Store
867 Main RdUp-island. Open Monday thru Sat. Open Sundays, 10-2. The essentials, plus beer, wine and alcohol.
Exercise equipment in Fitness Center, cafe for breakfast or lunch, gift shop.
Islesboro Community Center
103 Pendleton Point RdExercise equipment in Fitness Center, cafe for breakfast or lunch, gift shop.
Learn about the island's history in the museum upstairs (check hours). Events such as art and quilt shows. World-class talks given by scientists, authors, politicians, etc. on summer Sunday evenings.
Islesboro Historical Society
388 Main RdLearn about the island's history in the museum upstairs (check hours). Events such as art and quilt shows. World-class talks given by scientists, authors, politicians, etc. on summer Sunday evenings.
A beautiful, dog- and kid-friendly walk to the northern tip of the island on clearly marked trails, courtesy of Islesboro Islands Trust. Parking lot at end of dirt road marked Turtle Head Road.
Turtle Head
A beautiful, dog- and kid-friendly walk to the northern tip of the island on clearly marked trails, courtesy of Islesboro Islands Trust. Parking lot at end of dirt road marked Turtle Head Road.
The southern tip of the island is a open-to-the-public town beach, often deserted. No camping.
Pendleton Point
The southern tip of the island is a open-to-the-public town beach, often deserted. No camping.
Hitch a boat ride over to Warren Island with the park ranger from the I'boro ferry dock and explore for a day hike or bring your camping gear & spend the night! Big adventure for the kids!
Warren Island State Park
1202 Warrens IsHitch a boat ride over to Warren Island with the park ranger from the I'boro ferry dock and explore for a day hike or bring your camping gear & spend the night! Big adventure for the kids!
Tour the lighthouse & museum (check hours). This is where the ferry & passenger boat Quicksilver "live." You can arrange to meet a lobsterman fresh off the water here to sell you your supper!
Grindle Point Sailor's Museum and Lighthouse
615 Ferry RdTour the lighthouse & museum (check hours). This is where the ferry & passenger boat Quicksilver "live." You can arrange to meet a lobsterman fresh off the water here to sell you your supper!
Another conservation property from Islesboro Islands Trust, open to the public. Walk along the shore, thru a cedar swamp (there's bridges over the squishy stuff), and marvel at the island scenery.
Broad Cove
Another conservation property from Islesboro Islands Trust, open to the public. Walk along the shore, thru a cedar swamp (there's bridges over the squishy stuff), and marvel at the island scenery.
A charming, small town library. Check for hours. Internet in the parking lot as well as inside--good for after hours.
Town Library
309 Main RdA charming, small town library. Check for hours. Internet in the parking lot as well as inside--good for after hours.