Historic Homes & Buildings

• Colonel John Black Mansion Museum (circa 1824)
  1478 Route 172 • Ellsworth, ME 04605
  207-667-8671
  Surrounded by majestic pine, hemlock, and spruce trees, this historic house museum features beautiful formal gardens, trails where Colonel Black's horses once cantered, a gift shop, and a wonderful carriage and sleigh collection.   map

Libraries & Research Centers

• Ellsworth Public Library
  20 State Street • Ellsworth, ME 04605
  207-667-6363
  Located on the banks of the Union River in an 1817 Federalist style building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this library features over 36,000 books and audio books, over 100 magazines, and a wide variety of community services and programs. more...  map

Museums & Galleries

• New England Museum of Telephony
  166 Winkumpaugh Road • Ellsworth, ME 04605
  207-667-9491
  Dedicated to the history of telecommunications in Maine, this unique museum features collections that include items from independent telephone companies and the Bell Companies. Items on display include an LXP4 switch from Swan's Island, a Stromberg-Carlson XY switch, and a ten party ringing generator from the Grand Rapids area. more...  map

Tours & Cruises

• Robertson Sea Tours & Adventures
  Located at the Milbridge Marina
  207-546-3883
  Take a sea tour in spectatular Downeast Maine. They offer tours of the plentiful wildlife, including puffins, as well as Petit Manan Lighthouse, Nash island Lighthouse, and others. more...  map