ATV trails, puffin tours, sea kayaking, world-class hiking — the Bold Coast rewards the curious.
The Bold Coast's ATV trail network winds through working blueberry barrens, dense forest, and ridgelines with sweeping coastal views. Self-guided and ready to ride.
From puffin colonies off Cutler to whale feeding grounds offshore — the Bold Coast's guided experiences are genuinely world-class. These fill up. Book early.
Puffin tours departing from Cutler, Maine — one of the most accessible places in the US to see Atlantic puffins up close. Season runs May through August. Tours routinely sell out before the season starts — plan months ahead, not days.
Visit websiteWhale watching in the rich feeding grounds of the Bold Coast. Finback whales, humpbacks, and minkes are regularly spotted. An unforgettable offshore experience with some of the most knowledgeable captains on the Maine coast.
Visit websiteSailing charters out of South Addison, just a short drive from Machias. Experience the Bold Coast from the water on a classic sailing vessel — a completely different perspective on one of New England's most dramatic coastlines.
Visit websiteThe oldest building in Eastern Maine, right in Machias. This Revolutionary War-era tavern played a pivotal role in the first naval battle of the American Revolution — the Battle of Machias Bay. Guided tours bring the story to life.
Visit websiteGuided freshwater fishing trips on local Downeast lakes targeting smallmouth and largemouth bass — all gear and tackle provided. Half and full day trips available, great for beginners and experienced anglers alike. Also offers fall moose hunts by lottery.
Visit websitePaddle through tidal rivers, explore sea caves, and glide past nesting seabirds — the Bold Coast's waterways are as dramatic as its cliffs.
The Bold Coast Trail system is one of New England's best-kept secrets — granite headlands, spruce forests, and clifftop views with no crowds.
The signature hike of the Bold Coast — 10+ miles of dramatic cliff-top trail through the Cutler Coast Public Reserved Land. Raw Atlantic headlands, dark spruce forest, and some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in New England. Plan a full day.
Home to the easternmost point in the United States and its iconic candy-striped lighthouse. The coastal trail hugs the cliffs above the Bay of Fundy — the highest tidal range on Earth. Spectacular at any tide.
A shorter, more accessible entry point into the Bold Coast's coastal trail network. Granite headlands, ocean views, and the kind of solitude that's getting harder to find anywhere in New England. Often empty even in summer.
A quieter coastal preserve near Lubec with meadows, forest, and ocean views. Great for families or those wanting a more relaxed walk with still-stunning scenery. The cobble beach at the end is worth the trip alone.
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