I LOVE this place! It's beautifully arranged, there are a mixture of new & used books, prices are…read morereasonable, and the folks there are lovely. I had the pleasure of meeting the owners sister who was in charge for a few weeks and her and I talked for nearly an HOUR about all things books. It was such a blast! This will definitely be a place I frequent whenever I'm in Eastport!

Just cruising the street while visiting and popped in to see what they had available. Great…read moreselection for all genres and ages to enjoy. Small seating area, hidden closet section to explore, grab a coffee and just relax in comfy atmosphere Service is awesome and ready to answer any questions quickly. Surprised myself with a historical book prior to departing. Great place for your reading or artistic needs!

We loved this place. It's a large yellow building, easy to find on Main Street in Machias. This is…read morethe site of the first naval battle of the Revolutionary War. We were visiting from the Midwest and admittedly don't recall many details from history class, so we literally thought it was a historical site that had been turned into a bar and wondered if the staff would be dressed up as war re-enactors! It is not that at all and it turned out to be a highlight of our stay in Maine. The guide we had is a history teacher and she knew a lot about a lot-the actual events but also the real humans involved and their families. She knew all about how households of the time were run, typical family routines and roles, how foods were prepared, household tools and textiles, attitudes and social expectations, superstitions and legends. She inspired all three of us (two adults and a teenager) to learn more about Machias and the Revolutionary War in general. This museum makes it so much easier to connect to the real people who lived through and made this history. It is unlike any other historical tour I've been on. I would have stayed longer if I could have. There is something for everyone here, it's not just about the war and shots fired. You go room by room and spend a good 20-30 minutes or longer in each room depending on how many questions you ask about the items in that room. It is a very detailed and data intensive tour, so don't go if you're hungover, hungry or not in the mood to absorb, observe and be immersed. If you are a naval history buff or a Revolutionary War buff, call them and schedule a visit to see if you can help them identify some of the pieces they've received over the years from folks who maybe didn't know what they were donating. I don't recommend this for young kids or people who aren't comfortable in small spaces. The museum is a boarding house/tavern and has been kept pristine in its original 1770s state, so think very small rooms, low ceilings. The tour groups are kept small so there is enough room as you walk through. Call ahead to schedule and make sure there is a guide available on the day you want to go. I was so impressed with the passion and dedication behind this tour. We were there two weeks ago and are still talking about it and looking up books at the library.

The Columbia Falls location has closed/ moved and only the Machias location remains. The Machias…read morestore is in the heart of the main drag on Roure 1 and has a great selection of items.

The pottery is beautiful and there is something for everyone there. I especially loved the snowmen…read moreshe makes. I am looking forward to returning next year to buy more.

Beautiful restored home with friendly hosts, comfortable quiet large rooms, nice homemade…read morebreakfast, large sitting rooms.

We are spoiled for life now! No B&B will ever be able to top the comfort and service of this…read moreabsolutely beautiful establishment. You take a time machine to the 1800's but you bring all your modern creature comforts with you. They have every single amenity you could desire, delicious breakfasts, heavenly beds, act as expertly knowledgeable guides for helping you plan sightseeing adventures and they are just wonderful people who make you feel like friends.....the only negative comment I have is that I am sad that there aren't Talbot House Inns EVERYWHERE in the US. If you come to Maine and you don't stop here, you vacation was incomplete!!

The Public House is the best restaurant in Machias, hands down. Good food, good service. Six of us…read moredined and had an excellent experience. My 'steak Oscar' at 30 bucks was outstanding! The fish and chips others had was met with compliments. And our diner who had the Ribeye thought it one of the best she has had (though the most expensive dish on the menu!). Drinks were good,though, like most establishments now, expensive...12+..... for dining in this area of Maine, only Helen's comes close.

So several years ago, this place brought a new restaurant and event venue to Downeast Maine…read more Sit-down restaurants for dinner are scarce in these parts so if you don't want to make dinner at your rental or eat at a picnic bench, it's nice to have another option. We heard some good things so we made a reservation for an early supper. Decor is modern farmhouse. We arrived on time for our reservation and were seated promptly with menus. We were one of two tables in the room, the other seated a couple of minutes before us on the opposite side of the space. For the next 10 minutes a waitress went back and forth to this other table bringing drinks and taking orders. Another staffer was clearing tables near us and resetting them. Puzzled, one us went to the hosting station and a minute or so later a waitress appeared at the table explaining that someone did not check us in and that's why she did not come to our table. An apology (for the restaurant and/or herself) would have been appropriate but was not forthcoming. The food here runs from good to ok, but occasionally bad due to execution. We arrived hungry and ordered several appetizers. The winner of this course was the lobster bisque which flavorful and full of lobster pieces. The hot crab dip was cheesy and tasty but was served with bland commercial and perhaps stale tortilla chips;some nice toasts points might have been a better option. Our third diner ordered the shrimp cocktail hoping for a taste of the local Gulf of Maine shrimp, but that was not the case. For entrees, the most pleasing was the fish and chips, a generous piece of flaky, nicely fried haddock served with fries and Cole slaw. The smash burger was a double patty with all the trimmings but it lack seasoning and the usual crispness that is associated with the smash of the cold patty against the hot metal of the grill. The smoked salmon BLT was a fail. The bacon was cut to bits, the avocado schmear barely covered half the bun, the lettuce was part of the heart that was curly and made the sandwich fall apart and there was no tomato on the sandwich. For dessert , we shared the blueberry crisp with vanilla ice cream. While the blueberries were tasty as was the ice cream, there was no crisp here on the top except for a bit of oats that appeared to be added before the ice cream without being baked on. Generally, I can overlook some fails like the ones reported but there is no excuse for dirty dishes and unsafe conditions. Drinking water comes in a carafe that you serve yourself by pouring into short blue tinted tumblers. I poured for our table and two of the glasses were not used by us as there were lip prints of lipstick on them. We took two glasses from an adjacent table that was just set and again, one of them was also marked with a lipstick lip mark. Lastly, I asked for a table with a view, if possible. We were seated in a corner with a view of the trees for one of us and a view of the water. I noticed a door with an exit sign near us. It's a door you would not be able to exit as it was a clear 15ft drop to the ground. A wooden 2x4 was affixed to the frame across the door handle so you could not use it. But in case of fire, there was no way to safely escape through this door to no where. I might return under the right circumstances for the bisque and the fish, but I would walk out if I encountered the same safety issues again.

Got some of their yogurt and chèvre from a local market that they supply. Both are very expensive…read more However, the Greek style yoghurt is the best ever. A small container of herbed chèvre was crazy expensive but very creamy and tasty. They sell all sorts of cow and goat dairy including unhomogenized milk. Their website identifies the local markets they supply as well as their market with the original 9th generation Tide Mill farm.

Small farms producing organic quality products are always expensive. Worth every penny as you know…read morethat what is going into your mouth is not only exceptionally delicious but highly nutritious as well. My favorites are their Greek style yogurt (and I hate commercial Greek style yogurt) and their goat cheese.

We found meats from this farm while on vacation in Blue Hill, ME. We were shopping at the Blue Hill…read morefood co-op and found the ground chicken Italian sausage. It was the perfect addition to my lasagna! On the way home, I picked up a couple more packages cause I didn't wanna miss out. About a month after this, I decided to place an online order. And I am so happy I did. The chicken lovers sausage was spectacular. I just ordered another one! My fave is the chorizo chicken sausage. It tastes so good in my enchilada casserole! We highly recommend this farm! They are a great option for a gift as well. Check them out, you will not be disappointed!

I love this store. It has everything large box stores have but with a personal touch. Here's…read morehoping smaller, family owned and run stores make a comeback.

The customer service is very helpful, the employees, especially Eric, are very nice. They have a…read morewide range of outdoor items and gadgets, although they lack small electronics and circuitry. They have spray paints, bulbs, smoke alarms, locks, bolts, flashlight and so much more! The items may not be the cheapest, but you get great lasting quality. Rest assured that your money will not go to waste here.