Highlights Of Eastport

OVERVIEW

Settle in for a scenic and remarkably enlightening drive around Eastport, a small city with an abundance of unique characteristics. Along the way, the local guide will share anecdotal stories that only an insider would know about Eastport, which has the distinction of having the deepest port on the East Coast and being the least populous city in Maine. It is also home to the only remaining stone-ground mustard mill in North America. Built in 1903 to supply mustard to the once-thriving sardine industry, Raye’s Mustard Mill offers a glimpse into Eastport’s reliance on fishing. Much of the city was heavily destroyed during the Great Fire of 1886, which started in one of the eight sardine factories on the waterfront. Lobstering is still an important industry although it too faces challenges as you will discover at a lobster pound, where these iconic Maine crustaceans are kept in water until sold.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy a panoramic drive through Eastport that presents a host of intriguing attractions.
• Learn about the heyday of Eastport’s sardine industry and the Great Fire of 1886.
• Stop at a lobster pound that holds these iconic crustaceans in water until ready for sale.
• Hear about Eastport’s highs and lows from an insider’s perspective, as the guide is a local.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.