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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Surry
Visit Surry as a day stop from Ellsworth or Blue Hill; one night at a campground if you want ocean camping.
Surry is a tiny coastal town in Hancock County, Maine, with ocean views of Acadia National Park and a handful of local attractions. Because services are limited, most travellers spend a few hours to a full day, staying overnight only at the Gatherings Campground.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- May–Oct (check for summer traffic)
- Avoid
- July–Aug (heavy tourist traffic)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $30–$50 excl. bed · Mid $50–$80 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police/Fire/Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a local café | $2–$4 |
| Lobster roll at The Lobster Shack (seasonal) | $12–$18 |
| Gasoline (per gallon) | $3.30–$3.70 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BHB · Hancock County – Bar Harbor Airport
- 13 mi to Surry, limited service
- BGR · Bangor International Airport
- 30 mi to Surry, larger hub
Typical fares
- Bar Harbor Airport → Surry (rental car)
- ≈ $45 per day, 30 min drive (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is essential; the town is spread along Route 172. Summer traffic can be heavy, but roads are quiet Oct–Apr.
See and do
Known for
- Acadia park views from Newbury Neck
- Morgan Bay Zendo meditation
- The Lobster Shack seasonal seafood
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | Drive north on Route 172 then US‑1, about 45 min | ≈1 h |
| Blue Hill | 10‑min drive west on Route 172 | ≈15 min |
| Ellsworth | 15‑min drive east on Route 172 | ≈20 min |
Sleep
- The Gatherings Campground
- Oceanfront, basic sites, suitable for tents or RVs
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excusez‑moi / Pardonexcusez‑moi |
| Thank you | Mercimerci |
| Where is the restroom? | Où sont les toilettes ?où sont les toilettes |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Limited food and fuel outlets; bring supplies.
- Seasonal hours: The Lobster Shack operates only in summer.
- Roads can be icy in winter; check conditions.
Surry is low‑risk; main concerns are traffic in summer and limited services.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Surry yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Acadia park views from Newbury Neck
- Morgan Bay Zendo meditation
- The Lobster Shack seasonal seafood
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Surry: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Surry, revision 5219729 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5219729
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Surry
À cette adresse, s’il vous plaît
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police/Fire/Ambulance911
US consulate in Boston; nearest US embassy in Washington, DC.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/surry). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.