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Islesboro
is a quiet, restful island town located in Penobscot Bay along Maine's midcoast. This unique town is reached via ferry from Lincolnville Beach (just outside of Camden.) The small town of Islesboro has a permanent population of just 600, but that figure grows to several times that in the summertime, when visitors flock to the island to enjoy some of the finest weather in the United States. The island is away from the hustle and bustle of Maine's popular Route 1, and is not commercialized. Islesboro remains much as it was in the early 1900s when it was a grand, but informal resort community. Today, it's a friendly place with lots of activity such as swimming, fishing, boating, hiking and biking around the island. And, Islesboro offers some of the best sailing waters in the world! Hike the coastline and explore places such as Ryder's Cove and stop to view the interesting geological carvings at Turtlehead Point. Islesboro is a tranquil coastal town, but never boring. There are art shows and musicals performed by active local groups in the summer months, and there is limited shopping and dining on the island. For more shopping and restaurants options, you can easily visit the nearby towns of Camden and Rockland.
Surrounding areas: Northport, Maine (3.4 mi), Castine, Maine (7.6 mi), Lincolnville, Maine (8.7 mi), Belfast, Maine (9.6 mi), Camden, Maine (10.4 mi), Searsport, Maine (10.4 mi), Brooksville, Maine (11.4 mi)
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Islesboro Vacation Rentals
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Islesboro Hotels and Resorts
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| Hotels & Motels |
MT Battie Motel | RR 3 Box 570 | Lincolnville, ME | 5.4 mi. | (207) 236-3870 | Belfast Harbor Inn | 91 Searsport Ave Rt 1 | Belfast, ME | 9.5 mi. | (207) 338-2740 | Comfort Inn Ocean's Edge | RR 5 Box 5290 | Belfast, ME | 9.5 mi. | (207) 338-2090 | Gull Motel | RR 5 Box 5377 | Belfast, ME | 9.5 mi. | (207) 338-4030 | Black Horse Inn | US Rt 1 - Atlantic Hwy | Camden, ME | 10.4 mi. | (207) 236-6800 | Camden Riverhouse Hotel & Inns | 11 Tannery Ln | Camden, ME | 10.4 mi. | (207) 236-0500 | Lodge At Camden Hills | | Camden, ME | 10.4 mi. | (207) 236-8478 | Blackberry Inn | 82 Elm St | Camden, ME | 10.8 mi. | (207) 236-6060 | Light's Motel & Restaurant | 215 E Main St | Searsport, ME | 10.9 mi. | (207) 548-2405 | Samoset Resort | 220 Warrenton St | Rockport, ME | 15.3 mi. | (800) 341-1650 | Navigator Motor Inn | 520 Main St | Rockland, ME | 17.1 mi. | (207) 594-2131 | Best Western Jed Prouty Inn | 64 Main | Bucksport, ME | 19.2 mi. | (207) 464-3113 | Hampton Inn & Suites - Rockland Maine | 190 New County Rd | Thomaston, ME | 20.9 mi. | (207) 594-6644 | East Wind Inn | | Tenants Harbor, ME | 27.9 mi. | (207) 372-6366 | Comfort Inn | 130 High St | Ellsworth, ME | 29.0 mi. | (207) 667-1345 | Holiday Inn-ellsworth-acadia NTL Park | 215 High St | Ellsworth, ME | 29.0 mi. | (207) 667-9341 | Colonial Travelodge | 321 High St | Ellsworth, ME | 29.1 mi. | (207) 667-5548 |
| Bed & Breakfast |
Lakeshore Inn Bed & Breakfast | 184 Lakeview Dr | Rockland, ME | 16.2 mi. | (207) 594-4209 |
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Islesboro Weather & Climate
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The Central Coast of Maine, near Penobscot Bay, has a mild climate with an average annual snowfall of 59 inches and average annual rainfall of 48 inches. Generally summers are mild with temperatures rarely going above 80 degrees. Expect cool weather on most summer nights, especially along the coast where sea breezes can feel quite cool. The humidity level is usually of no consequence due to the mild temperatures. Winters in Maine are cold but not frigid. Snow melts frequently along the coast - winter enthusiasts will find more snow on the ground for longer periods of time inland. Ice storms are regular in winter and early spring, and rain is frequent in every month. Fog is common during Jun, Jul and Aug.
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Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
January |
31°F |
10°F |
4.06 in. |
38°F |
February |
33°F |
12°F |
3.01 in. |
36°F |
March |
42°F |
22°F |
4.38 in. |
38°F |
April |
52°F |
32°F |
4.45 in. |
43°F |
May |
64°F |
42°F |
4.18 in. |
49°F |
June |
73°F |
51°F |
3.88 in. |
55°F |
July |
79°F |
57°F |
3.20 in. |
59°F |
August |
77°F |
55°F |
3.01 in. |
62°F |
September |
69°F |
48°F |
4.10 in. |
57°F |
October |
58°F |
38°F |
4.33 in. |
54°F |
November |
46°F |
30°F |
4.74 in. |
52°F |
December |
35°F |
17°F |
4.31 in. |
44°F |
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Islesboro Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Knox County Regional airport (RKD) located about 19 miles southwest of Islesboro in Rockland, Maine, the Hancock County Bar Harbor airport (BHB) located approximately 28 miles east of Islesboro in Bar Harbor, Maine, the Bangor International airport (BGR) located roughly 34 miles north of Islesboro in Bangor, Maine, the Waterville Robert Lafleur airport (WVL) located around 40 miles northwest of Islesboro in Waterville, Maine, the Augusta State airport (AUG) located about 44 miles west of Islesboro in Augusta, Maine, and finally the Auburn Lewiston Municipal airport (LEW) located approximately 70 miles west of Islesboro in Auburn / Lewiston, Maine.
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Islesboro Attractions
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| Water Parks |
Odyssey Water Park | Trenton | ME | 28.0 mi. | | Aquaboggan Water Slide | Saco | ME | 94.7 mi. | |
| Golf Courses |
Northport Golf Club | Northport | ME | 3.4 mi. | | Castine Golf Club | Castine | ME | 7.7 mi. | | Searsport Pines Golf Course | Searsport | ME | 10.4 mi. | | Goose River Golf Club | Rockport | ME | 12.0 mi. | | Island Country Club | Sunset | ME | 12.7 mi. | | Rockland Golf Club | Rockland | ME | 17.1 mi. | | Country View Golf Club | Brooks | ME | 19.7 mi. | | Bucksport Golf Club | Bucksport | ME | 21.1 mi. | | White Birches Country Club | Ellsworth | ME | 28.0 mi. | | Causeway Club | Southwest Harbor | ME | 28.8 mi. | | Bar Harbor Golf Course | Ellsworth | ME | 29.7 mi. | |
| Ski Areas |
Camden Snowbowl | Camden | ME | 10.4 mi. | | Sugarloaf USA | Kingfield | ME | 76.0 mi. | | Black Mountain | Rumford | ME | 82.9 mi. | | Big Squaw | Greenville | ME | 86.3 mi. | | Mount Abram | Locke Mills | ME | 88.9 mi. | | Shawnee Peak | Bridgton | ME | 91.2 mi. | | Sunday River | Bethel | ME | 93.3 mi. | | Saddleback | Rangeley | ME | 96.7 mi. | | Wildcat Mountain | Jackson | NH | 113.2 mi. | |
| State Parks |
Camden Hills State Park | | ME | 6.4 mi. | | Moose Point State Park | | ME | 8.6 mi. | | Fort Point State Park | | ME | 11.5 mi. | | Owls Head State Park | | ME | 16.4 mi. | | Lake Saint George State Park | | ME | 22.8 mi. | | Damariscotta Lake State Park | | ME | 28.1 mi. | | Lamoine State Park | | ME | 32.0 mi. | |
| Museums |
Farnsworth Art Museum | Rockland | ME | 17.3 mi. | (Art) | L.C. Bates Museum | Hinckley | ME | 44.3 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) |
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