Tour the Region

The East Wind Inn is located in the heart of midcoast Maine at the gateway to Penobscot Bay—one of the most beautiful stretches of the Maine coast. Here you'll find dozens of islands, historic lighthouses, and quiet little protected harbors filled with working lobster boats.

Mid-Coast Maine


You'll find plenty of recreational and cultural activities, outstanding restaurants and galleries, first-class museums, and antique shops - all of them very nearby the East Wind Inn. We highlight some of them here. Each listing includes a link (in bold) to a website with more information.

We're 20 minutes from Rockland and the Farnsworth Art Museum», "the Wyeth Museum."

The Olson House», shown at right, a Farnsworth Art Museum historic site. Painter Andrew Wyeth» created many of his best-loved works, including Christina's World, at the Olson House, the home of Christina Olson and her brother Alvaro.

The Olson House

Marshall Point Light

We're 10 scenic minutes from Marshall Point Light», built in 1857, restored in 1990. On the site in the keeper's house is the Marshall Point Lighthouse Museum, which exhibits the history of the area as well as life at the Marshall Point Light.

At Port Clyde Kayaks» we are dedicated to providing the best kayak tour in Maine with excellent service that is lots of fun.

Whether you are a kayak beginner or an experienced paddler we have a tour to meet your needs. If you have never been in a kayak, instruction is included in the price of the tour.

Port Clyde Kayaks

Monhegan Island

Drive to the Monhegan Island» ferry in Port Clyde, 10 minutes from the Inn. Hiking trails cover the island and private art galleries exhibit the works of local artists. The keeper's house at the Monhegan Island Lighthouse is now the Historical and Cultural Museum.

The Owls Head Transportation Museum», 15 minutes from the Inn, houses spectacular permanent exhibitions of antique aircraft, autos, bicycles, motorcycles and trucks.

Owls Head Transportation Museum


East Wind from the harbor

Stroll along our 350 ft shorefront. The East Wind has it's own dock. Deep water moorings are available for rent.

OTHER NEARBY POINT OF INTEREST:

The East Wind Inn is situated 30 minutes from Rockport, Camden and Lincolnville»

Montpelier», home of Henry Knox, Revolutionary War hero is just 15 minutes away.

The Inn is 20 minutes from three Golf Clubs open to visitors: Rockland, Goose River, and Samoset Golf Club»

Additional information from "The Real Maine" - Midcoast Maine What To Do»

VisitMaine» - the official website of the Maine Office of Tourism.


Click here for a photo gallery of the area.

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THE EAST WIND INN • P.O. Box 149 Tenants Harbor, Maine 04860 • 207-372-6366
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