Local Visitor Information Centers

Blue Hill Peninsula

Ellsworth Area

Mount Desert Island

  • Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce - visit website
  • Mount Desert Island Visitor Center at Thompson Island
    1319 Bar Harbor Rd., Trenton
  • Mount Desert Chamber of Commerce - visit website
  • Southwest Harbor-Tremont Chamber of Commerce - visit website
  • Trenton Chamber of Commerce - visit website

Schoodic to Jonesport

  • Schoodic Area Chamber of Commerce - visit website
    Winter Harbor
  • Schooner Gallery Information Center
    59 Main St., Milbridge

Machias Bay

Way DownEast

Grand Lakes

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Visitor Safety Information and Laws

Maine Hands-Free Driving Law
Maine law prohibits talking, texting, or using a hand-held device while driving, stopped at a stoplight, or in stopped traffic. Fines up to $250. 

Maine Marijuana Law
In Maine adults over 21 years of age can possess up to 2.5 ozs. (70 gms.) of marijuana and consume recreational marijuana on private property. No one can consume cannabis in public or on federal land; it is illegal. Get up-to-date facts on Maine’s Adult Use marijuana laws. 

Maine Speed Limits
Be sure to follow all posted speed limits. Fines for speeding are at least $50 by law. Exceeding the speed limit by 30 mph (50 km/h) or more is considered a criminal offense.

Wear Your Seatbelt
Drivers and passengers must wear a seatbelt at all times.

Road Conditions & Traffic Info - visit website
866-282-7578 – 511 from any phone

US-Canada Border Crossing - visit website
800-461-999 (within Canada) -204-983-3500 or 506-636-5064 (outside Canada)

Fishing and Boating Information, and Public Boat Launches - visit website

ATV & Snowmobile Information - visit website

Biking Safety & Rules visit website

Ocean Paddling Safety & Rules visit website