Sightseeing and History
of Lubec and Campobello
Enjoy a scenic orientation while learning about Lubec and Campobello's colorful heritage.
Picture Lubec through its turbulent history as you walk along Water Street, hearing the stories of days gone by.
Explore the Intertidal Shore
Discover the hardy animals and plants that survive in the hostile intertidal zone environment.
Explore how plants and animals have adapted in this nutrient-poor wetland carved out by the last glacier.
Visit a working organic farm on Cobscook Bay that has been in the Bell family since 1765. Tour now provided directly by Tide Mill Organic Farm.
Lubec, ME and Campobello Island . . .
The sound of fog horns... church bells... gulls crying... children laughing... jazz festival... SummerKeys concerts... crashing waves... silence.
The scent of sea air... clams and lobsters steaming... balsam fir... church suppers... wild blueberry harvest.
The view of fishing boats... church spires... lighthouses... lupine meadows... sunrise over the ocean... beach roses... sunset into the bay... the Milky Way... sea glass murals... rugged coastline... coves and inlets... seals playing.
The feel of contra dances... hiking... birding... picnicing... beachcombing... kayaking... bogwalking... sea glass searching... blueberry raking... shell collecting... sea spray... eagle sighting.
Interpretive Tours of Lubec, Maine
Enjoy recordings of our most popular tours, by the actual tour guides. Learn about the heritage of the region and visit and experience the places that make it unique and special. Download the tours to your mobile device. The tour packages contain a narrated MP3 audio tour, map, and photo package.
Thanks to grants from the Maine Humanities Council and the Maine Community Foundation Pinetree Fund for Washington County and a donor advised fund, our tours are currently being converted to recordings. Walking on Water Street and Bogs and the Ice Age are available now (just click on them). If you prefer a live tour we can refer you to our former tour guides.
Information on boat tours for whale or bird watching or out to Machias Seal Island to see the puffins can be found at VisitLubecMaine.com, Outdoor Activities.
Find information about Lubec lodging, restaurants, shops, things to do and upcoming events at www.VisitLubecMaine.com.
For area-wide events visit www.CulturePass.net/events/index.php
Need more information? Call us at 888-347-9302 or 207-733-2997 or write tours@toursoflubecandcobscook.com.
TIDE MILL ORGANIC FARM TOURS:
Explore the different aspects of Tide Mill Organic Farm, from rotationally grazed dairy cows to chicken tractors and vegetable fields.
Both children and adults will learn about cattle, pigs and chickens and the unique, historical way we farm and produce food. We will share a bit of the rich Tide Mill Farm history, which began on this land over 200 years ago. Take a tour and connect with your local farm and farmers!
Saturdays from 3:00 - 4:00, June 15th to mid September.
Pre-Registration is requested. One hour tour- $5/person- under 8 free.
Register directly with Tide Mill Organic Farm:
Click on the tour description and cows to your left to reach the Tide Mill Organic Farm tour webpage or email: eatlocal@tidemillorganicfarm.com or call Jane Bell at 733-4756 to reserve a space for the farm tour.
"Lubec ... not easy to get to, but hard to forget."