Here is a short list of some of the venues and activities available on Vinalhaven, if you have further questions or are looking for something special, please feel free to contact us for our local recommendations. We are here to help making your stay an enjoyable one!

Markets

Carver’s Market - produce and general groceries with daily restock from the mainland
Island Spirits - wine, specialty meats, cheeses and beer
Farmers’ Market - on the weekend, a 10 minute walk at the edge of town
Fishermen’s Friend - just the basics convenience store
Creelman Farm & Store - In town store with cheese and veggies from a Vinalhaven farm, plus kitchen tools and housewares.
Robert’s Harbor Farm - visit the farm for produce

Eating out

Dot and Millie’s - the new restaurant in town
Surfside – early breakfast 5 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – where local lobstermen and islanders eat
The Sand Bar - a lively local bar scene
Sea’s Bakery - a bakery
Homeport - a breakfast and lunch with ice cream and candy shop

to North Haven by boat

Nebo Lodge – take a trip across Fox Island Thorofare from the north end of Vinalhaven to this farm-to-table restaurant on the neighboring island of North Haven. Reservations recommended.
Turner Farm - barn suppers on Thursday and Friday evenings from June to September by reservation and weekly farm stand, check website for hours
Calderwood Hall - hip pizza parlor for dinner and sandwiches with a market in back for lunch, ice cream and outdoor seating
North Haven Brewery - microbrewery with seating just below Calderwood Hall

Rentals

Tidewater Motel - rents kayaks and bikes
Vinalhaven Cars for Rent - new!
North Haven Boat Rentals - boats and bikes from Brown’s Boatyard on North Haven

Activities

New Era Gallery - between Carver’s Market and Salt Restaurant – always interesting, showing the work of talented island artists
Marston House - next to Camden National Bank building beautiful antiques
Vinalhaven Historical Society - wonderful local history collections, open Monday through Saturday 11 AM to 4 PM, located on the hill overlooking the harbor