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EastportEastport, Maine
Go for 1–2 nights as a Down East stop: walk Water Street, take a boat to the Old Sow whirlpool, then drive on to Lubec or Calais.
Eastport sits on Moose Island at the meeting of Cobscook and Passamaquoddy Bays, reached by a causeway on Route 190. It is a small working town — about 1,300 people — with a compact, flat, walkable waterfront, a tidal-whirlpool boat trade and a summer arts and festival calendar. It is not a resort: come for the water, the light and the quiet, and treat it as one stop on a Down East loop rather than a destination in itself.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Nov–Apr (many businesses close; cold and ice)
- Airports
- BGR · BHB
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Eastport911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Maine State Police (non-emergency)207-973-3700
- Poison control (24 h)1-800-222-1222
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Eastport, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyEastport is a small, low-crime town and feels safe on foot in daylight.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 207-973-3700 Maine State Police (non-emergency) · 1-800-222-1222 Poison control (24 h)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBGR Bangor International (About 2 h 15 min by car via US-1 and Route 190; the nearest airport with major commercial service.).
- Getting aroundThe centre is flat and walkable — Water Street's shops, galleries and restaurants sit within about a quarter mile.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee and a diner breakfast$8–16
- BeerDraft beer at a bar$6–9
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum or gallery entryMany are donation-basedFree–$10
- Budget bedWhole-house rental (up to 6), a night, per roomUS$250
- Mid-range bedWaterfront motel double, a night, per roomUS$150
- High-end bedWaterfront motel double, a night, per roomUS$230
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$90 · Mid US$150 · High US$260
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BGR Bangor International (About 2 h 15 min by car via US-1 and Route 190; the nearest airport with major commercial service.) · BHB Hancock County–Bar Harbor (About 2 h by car; small seasonal service — check.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
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0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Mar
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4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Apr
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
May
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Eastport: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
11 rd
Feb
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
9 rd
Mar
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
11 rd
Apr
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1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
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May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
12 rd
Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is flat and walkable — Water Street's shops, galleries and restaurants sit within about a quarter mile. A car is effectively required to reach Eastport and to move on to Lubec, Calais or the Cobscook Bay trails; there is no useful local bus network. Watch the speed limit through Passamaquoddy tribal lands on Route 190 — enforcement is active.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h by car
Drive Route 190 to US-1 north, then Route 189 south; or a seasonal boat across the bay
West Quoddy Head light and Cobscook Bay trails; pairs well as the next overnight.
Calais, Maine
goDoor to door: About 1 h
US-1 north through Perry and Pembroke
Border town with the St. Croix River and Canadian crossing; a practical staging point north.
Jonesport
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h
US-1 south then Route 187
Long for a return day; better as a stop on a coastal drive west.
Campobello Island, New Brunswick
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Drive Route 189 to Lubec, cross the bridge; passport or WHTI document required to re-enter the US
Roosevelt Campobello International Park; check bridge and park hours before you go.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Water Street (downtown)
The whole commercial strip is about a quarter mile; motels and B&Bs here put the waterfront, galleries and diners on foot.
North end / Capen Avenue
Quieter residential blocks a few minutes' walk uphill from Water Street; B&Bs here are the usual pick.
Route 190 corridor toward Perry
Mainland and causeway-side motels for drivers who want easy parking and a quick exit north.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $90–140 excl. bed
- Mid
- $140–220 excl. bed
- High
- $220+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Waterfront motel double1 × 2 nights × US$150 | US$300 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$150 | US$600 |
| Rental car, one day1 × US$85 · Book ahead; supply is thin east of Bangor | US$85 |
| Whale-watch or sunset schooner trip2 × US$75 · Seasonal and weather-dependent | US$150 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$117 |
| Trip total≈ US$321 per person per day, bed included | US$1,282 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee and a diner breakfast | $8–16 |
| Lobster roll2026 estimate; market price in season | $20–32 |
| Fried seafood plate | $18–28 |
| Draft beer at a bar | $6–9 |
| Gallon of gas | $3.20–3.80 |
| Museum or gallery entryMany are donation-based | Free–$10 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $10–25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter shuts much of the town: many restaurants, galleries and boat operators close or run weekends only outside Jun–Sep.
- The Old Sow whirlpool is genuinely dangerous: go with a licensed boat, never in a small private craft.
- Cell coverage and fuel are thin along US-1 east of Machias — fill up and download offline maps before the last stretch.
- Tides here run extreme (up to about 8 m / 26 ft): check the tide table before walking the breakwater or any shore path.
- Restaurant kitchens close early and some take cash only — carry some cash and eat before 20:00.Restaurant kitchens close early and some take cash only — carry some cash and eat before 8:00 PM.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Maine State Police (non-emergency)
- 207-973-3700
- Poison control (24 h)
- 1-800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Maine State Police (non-emergency)207-973-3700
- Poison control (24 h)1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No consulates in Eastport. Nearest consular help is in Boston; the Canadian border is about an hour north at Calais. Carry your passport if you plan to cross into New Brunswick.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bangor airport → Eastport by car: about 2 h 15 min, roughly 100 mi / 160 km (99 mi)about 2 h 15 min, roughly 100 mi / 99 mi (160 km)
- Eastport → Lubec by car: about 1 h around the bay
- Schooner trip from the breakwater: $55–110 per person depending on length
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Is the boat running today? — Is the boat running today?
- How far is the breakwater? — How far is the breakwater?
- One coffee, please — One coffee, please
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% for taxis.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Eastport. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Nov–Apr (many businesses close; cold and ice) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for BGR and BHB: last sensible arrival time, rental-car desk hours, overnight rung in Bangor if you land late.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: Water Street core, the breakwater and boat dock, and the north-end B&B blocks.
- Place pages with verified hours for the Tides Institute, Peavey Memorial Library, Eastport Arts Center and the boat operators, plus eat pages with last orders.
- Seasonal gate: what is actually open in May and October, so shoulder-season arrivals are not stranded.