DownEast Antique 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.
DownEast Antique Trail Map
For people looking for a rustic and unique collectables experience this antique itinerary is the one to follow. This itinerary will take you to varying shops where you can buy antiques ranging from furniture to mini knock knacks to collect in your home.
Day 1
10:00 AM Start off at the Country Store Antiques
410 Bar Harbor Rd Trenton, Maine 04605 (207) 667-5922
Caught in their prime, these antiques at Country Store share a story of it’s journey to being an antique ranging from antiques to a wine bar.
15 minute drive to Josie’s Country Store and Cafe
12:00 PM Enjoy lunch at Josie’s Country Store and Cafe
126 Surry Rd. Ellsworth, Maine 04605 (207) 412-0129
A local family restaurant filled with your favorites such as fish tacos to crab legs, this restaurant is family owned and guaranteed to satisfy your cravings like that of a homemade meal.
6 minute drive to Big Chicken Barn Books and Antiques
2:00 PM Visit Big Chicken Barn Books and Antiques
1768 Bucksport Road, Ellsworth, ME 04605 (207) 667-7308
“One man’s trash may be another man’s treasure.” Come to the Chicken Barn Books and Antique for the perfect sit down book to read along with a wide range of collectable items for every antiquarian out there! Note- check website or call for specific information regarding specific hours due to COVID19.
15 minute drive to Dragon Fire Pizzeria
Dinner: Take a drive up the road to the Dragon Fire Pizzeria
248 State Street Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-3473
This gem can be found in the Mill Mall. Unlike many other pizza places, DragonFire makes their pizza in a large gas- and wood-fired oven! They serve plenty of other dishes as well, and have a wonderful assortment of beer and wine to choose from to go perfectly with your pizza choice!
Dining Alternatives
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.
Activity Alternatives
Fun Facts
Did you know…
There are over 20 destinations that could be reached when looking for an antique store to buy all the older delicacies and artworks that antiques encompass!
The Maine Craft Association is the perfect resource to find the antiques and artworks that you are looking for that provides all the options for businesses to look for in the DownEast region.
The Big Chicken Barn has 21,600 square feet of floor space that holds an ever-changing and diverse selection of intriguing items displayed for unhurried and unhindered browsing.