Ellsworth Antiquing Itinerary
Itinerary
Note – we put some scheduled times in here just to give you some ideas. You can pick and choose what you want to do. Be sure to look at when they are open and if there are any COVID restrictions. In fact, it would probably be a good idea to call any that you plan to visit just to be on the safe side.
Ellsworth Antiquing Map
Experience the joy that antique shops offer as you browse not only for treasures but also through time.
Start your morning off with a hearty breakfast at Martha’s Diner
Located at 151 High St Ste 7, Ellsworth, ME 04605 | 207 664-2495
Martha’s is a classic American diner that offers a home style cooking breakfast and lunch menu at reasonable prices. Please note that Martha’s accepts cash or local check only.
Hours: 6:00 am- 2:00 pm.
After your delicious breakfast travel to your first antique shop, 1A Relics
444 Bangor Road Ellsworth, ME | 207 412-0822
1A Relics is open year round offering 12,000 square feet of shopping pleasure with 100+ vendors and a large variety of antiques, collectables, and more!
Summer Hours: Mon-Thur 10-5, Fri-Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5 Winter Hours: Closed Mondays
Next travel to the Municipal Parking lot near Main Street Ellsworth. You then take a short walk to The Dream Catcher
107 Main St Ellsworth, ME | 207 667-7886
Located in the heart of the Ellsworth’s historic Maine Street District, the Dream Catcher is housed in the 15,000 square foot H.C. Austin building, which was built in 1933 after the Great Fire. Renovated and restored to its original beauty its high ceilings, hard wood floors, and beautiful grand stair case makes it one of Ellsworth’s largest, most stunning, and historic buildings. To find out more about the building’s history visit the about/building history section of their website.
With 3 floors and 60+ vendors The Dream Catcher offers unique and hard to find Antiques, Art, Jewelry, Pottery, Comics, Dolls, Toys, Furniture, Vinyl Records, & Much, Much More!
Hours: Everyday 10-5, please note that the shop may stay open longer during the Summer and close earlier in the Winter dependent upon customer volume.
Lunch can be found at one of the many Main St. area restaurants
Last and certainly not least walk a short distance to the Old Creamery Antique Mall
13 Hancock St. Ellsworth, ME 04605 | 207-667-0522
Old Creamery Antique Mall is family-owned and operated, since the company opened its doors in 2006, they have treated every customer like they were a part of the family. “Other companies may offer similar services, but our services are the best, and come with a personal touch.” ~Old Creamery Antique mall
Hours: Mon-Sun 10-5
Packing List
Aroostook/DownEast/Western:
The weather in Maine can be unpredictable. Therefore, here are some ideas to be prepared. Wear comfortable clothes and dress in layers, Maine is very casual, so you probably will not find any restaurants that require formal attire.
Spring/Summer/Fall: clothes, comfortable sneakers or hiking shoes for walking, sun hat, sunscreen, sweater or jacket, insect repellent, toiletries, and phone/camera
Winter: clothes (layers), ski pants highly recommended, winter boots, jacket, hats, scarves, gloves, warm socks, toiletries, and phone/camera. Please pack a helmet if you are participating in snowmobiling, skiing, or snowboarding.
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Fun Facts About Ellsworth
Did you know…
Referred to as the “Gateway to DownEast” thousands of visitors to the area travel through Ellsworth on their way to famed Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor and other destinations DownEast.
Ellsworth sent 653 of it’s 847 male voters off to fight during the course of the Civil War.
A fire set by an arsonist on May 7, 1933 destroyed the business district and over 100 homes. See the amateur film of the fire’s aftermath from Northeast Historic Film. (https://maineanencyclopedia.com/ellsworth/)