On the "d'ocean" side of Perkins Street between Tarratine and LaTour streets lies a small complex of buildings for summer visitors to explore.
When you take Route 166 into town and turn right on Battle Avenue, your eye will first be caught by the natural beauty of the Castine Golf Club, with fairways sweeping down towards the harbor on your left and back towards Witherle Woods and Fort George on your right.
You can spend hours here examining the enormous selection of gifts, stationery, soaps, candies, books, children's items, jewelry and T-shirts, among other wares. Prices range from under a dollar to the low three digits, and the proprietors are very friendly, helpful and tolerant of young browsers.
Not your run-of-the-mill yard-sale quality stuff here. Beautiful pieces of furniture, china and paintings, and one of the largest collections of Shard stoneware around. The spectacular gardens surrounding the shop enhance your buying experience.
Castine Kayak Adventures offers personalized half-day and full-day tours and instruction May 27 - October 12 departing from Dennett's Wharf. Expert guide Karen Francoeur lends her sense of excitement and knowledge about the natural environment with professional instruction to enhance your endurance and understanding of safe, enjoyable kayaking.
Under the guidance of your congenial hosts, Jack Burke and Julie Vandegraffe, this inn has risen to become the premier dining spot in Castine. Patrons have their choice of three options: outdoor dining on the wrap-around porch, the Pub with bar and an eclectic collection of superb photographs of great personalities from all parts of the world, and, of course, a classic New England dining room. The food and presentation are excellent, service is cheerful and prompt and the prices reasonable.
Mornings in Castine just wouldn't be complete without one of Bah's sumptuous baked goods, including our favorite, the berry scones. Lunch and dinner options include hearty sandwiches, savory soups and eclectic salads. Bah can also provide cakes for special occasions.
Visitors and locals alike patronize this venerable Main Street establishment for everything from a morning cup o' joe to an evening pizza and video. Little known fact: their crab roll is one of the town's best values ... but then again, prices on everything are low here. The lobster rolls are an outstanding value as well.
Great view of the harbor from the newly renovated deck, which sports an all-weather tent-style enclosure that can be rolled back in good weather. Great fresh seafood. The owner contributes a lot of time and money to the town's worthwhile causes, so you can feel good about knocking back a few Maine microbrews here.
Last updated 22 June 2007.