Planning your whole wedding experience in Maine? We can help! After your wedding in Winterport, Maine, you can stay in Maine and have these amazing honeymoon experiences! Check out our complimentary Maine Honeymoon Agendas. These are meant to be day trips, so do them one, or do them all, and let us know what you liked the best! Of course - selfies are great too. Make sure to use #crookedsteeplehoneymoon or #CrookedSteepleMaine so we can see!

Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park

1. Breakfast at Two Cats

2. Hike around Jordan Pond for a gorgeous trail for all levels - make sure to stop at the Jordan Pond House and get your POPOVER!

3. Enjoy a late lunch or snacks and margaritas at the Fish House - great outdoor dining at moderate prices. We recommend the peel and eat shrimp!

4. Take in the sunset on the schooner Margaret Todd

5. Stay at the historic Bar Harbor Inn for the night and do it all again the next day! Or, come back to the Crooked Steeple Hall and stay before heading to Belfast or Camden the next day.

Camden

1. Breakfast At Boyton-McKay - this little shop is like nothing you've ever experienced! It's small, but the food is DELICIOUS!

2. Walk around the downtown area - the waterfront is a nice place for photos then head to the main road & enjoy the shops! There's so much to choose from, you won't leave empty handed.

3. Have lunch at The Waterfront Restaurant and enjoy looking at all of the big boats coming in and out of the harbor.

4. Drive up Mount Battie and catch the sunset. You'll want to get there a little early, and explore the tower and history!

5. Dinner at the world famous Natalie's

6. We recommend a stay at 16 Bay View - you'll want to request a room with a balcony over the harbor for sure, and take advantage of room service breakfst the next morning. It will be an experience you'll never forget!

Belfast

1. Have a delightful breakfast at Belle the Cat

2. Take a walk around the waterfront and check out the big boats at Front Street Shipyard! Make sure you take some time to walk across the footbridge

3. Nautilus for lunch - a great waterfront dining establishment with excellent views and delightful food.

4. Go shopping downtown - buy Maine souvenirs!

5. Visit the Marshall Wharf Brewing taproom, then head upstairs to Three Tides for sunset and dinner.

6. We recommend a stay at the Colonial Gables - you can get a private cottage on the beach!

Winterport/Bucksport

1. Breakfast at the Wooden Spoon

2. Head on over to Sandy Point Beach for the afternoon. Bring a picnic lunch - there are multiple stops along the way to pick something up. Or - you can stop at the Winterport House of Pizza or Freshie's and grab subs to go.

3. On the way back, head to Bucksport and take a trip over to the Penobscot Narrows Bridge and head up to the Observatory. It's very romantic at the top!

4. Have some tapas and wine in the courtyard at Verona Wine & Design!

5. Take a walk on the waterfront in Bucksport - it's beautiful! Grab some ice cream for your journey in downtown Bucksport. You might even catch some live music!

6. Have dinner at MacLeod's - a locals favorite with excellent food and a homey feel.

7. Come back and stay at the Crooked Steeple Hall and take another day trip the next day!

We hope you were inspired by our ideas! Let us know what questions you have, we love to help you make your time in Maine the absolute best!

You've heard many of the main reasons to visit Maine, such as sunsets, lobster, and whoopie pies. We've made our own list here at the Crooked Steeple Hall. Without further adieu, here are 5 whimsical reasons to visit Maine!

Waterfront Dining

Check out our list of favorite places to enjoy some waterfront dining near us! We're lucky to have many gorgeous places near us, that offer a wide variety of dining experiences. Want a private picnic? We can make that happen too!

Acadia National Park 

Here are our favorite things to do in Acadia National Park. We'd love to share our tips - feel free to call and ask us questions, or check out our friends at lovemaineadventures.com! We'll also be posting more updates in the coming months, so check back often.

Breweries and Wineries

Spoiler alert - we're located just blocks away from some....

winterport winery and penobscot bay brewery in maine

Waterfront Concerts

Locally renowned artist visit the Darling's Waterfront Pavillion often - this year's shows include the Pentatonix, Ray Montagne, Dispatch, Paramore, Imagine Dragons, Jason Aldean, and more! Check out our post about tickets on sale.

Lighthouses

Just checking to see if you were reading! We're centrally located near some of the most beautiful lighthouses in Maine. See our list above!

bass harbor head light

We'd love to help you plan your next stay, event, or your wedding in Maine! Contact us today to learn more.

We're lucky to have Acadia National Park in our backyard! Each year, more than 3.3 million people explore seven peaks above 1,000 feet, 120 miles of hiking trails, 45 miles of carriage roads, 17 stone bridges, and four lighthouses. This is just one reason why getting married in Winterport, Maine is an experience that your guests will never forget! With your wedding taking place in Winterport, Maine, your guests can experience a quaint town, with cozy accommodations for your event, and also knock off a visit to a National Park during their stay in Maine! A day trip to Acadia (or two!) will be one they won't soon forget. Here's our top five things to do in Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park!

1. Hike - There's many places to enjoy the outdoors, from a walk around Jordan Pond or Long Pond, to a day hike up Cadillac Mountain or one of Acadia's many peaks. You can check out some detailed hike descriptions from our friends over at LoveMaineAdventures!

2. Eat - Bar Harbor boasts many lobster pounds (Thurston's is our favorite! It's in Bernard, Maine - but worth the drive!) and many waterfront eateries. The Fish House Grill is a favorite for waterfront dining and LARGE margaritas! Jordan Pond House in Acadia National Park features Pop-Overs, a staple in Maine. Cafe this Way is popular for breakfast, and Side Street Cafe is a local favorite!

3. Drive - The drive along the Park Loop Road will take you a few hours, and is an adventure in itself. Be sure to charge your batteries, as there are many stops along the way that you'll want to park and enjoy the scenery! Some of our favorites are Sand Beach,Little Hunter's Beach, the summit of Cadillac Mountain, and Jordan Pond! We also recommend the Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse in South West Harbor.

4. Relax - Bar Harbor has many spas and areas for relaxation. We love the Harborside for a good massage! The ocean we find to be relaxing - take a boat ride on the harbor, or just enjoy ice cream in the park and watch the ships come into the harbor. The Shore Path is also a nice place to wind down.

5. Shop - From ice cream shops to souvenir stores, there are many things to check out in Bar Harbor! You'll recognize shops from many outdoor brands, such as Patagonia, and many that you don't recognize - the beauty of the town is many of the stores are locally, independently owned.

More ideas for Adventures in Acadia National Park

For more information on Acadia National Park - check out the official site here

For more information on Bar Harbor - check out the official site here

Have you been to Acadia National Park or Bar Harbor? Let us know in the comments below!