POINTS OF INTEREST
& LOCAL ACTIVITIES
Enjoy the splendor of Down East Maine
during your stay at The Blue Butterfly Bed & Breakfast.
The Blue Butterfly Bed & Breakfast offers the ideal location from which to attend the annual Machias festivals.
Machias Maine Wild Blueberry Festival - August
(Our B&B is within walking distance of the festival activities.)
Margaretta Days Festival - June
(Our B&B is just a short distance from University of Maine.)
From the Blue Butterfly B&B, you can easily tour Washington County, enjoying day trips and nearby activities, such as:
- 1770 Burnham Tavern (Machias)
- Gates House (home of Machiasport Historical Society
- Downeast Heritage Center (Calais)
- Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge
- St. Croix Island International Historic Site
- Roosevelt Campobello International Park
- Guided Tours and Rentals for Sea Kayaking & Canoeing
Visit Sunrise Canoe and Kayak of Machias:
http://www.sunrisecanoeandkayak.com/ - Whale & Puffin Watching Cruises
- Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park
You may also like visiting local antique and gift shops, touring our regional lighthouses and state parks, saltwater fishing, or simply enjoying a walk on the beach or a peaceful sunset at the close of a busy day.