The city of Ellsworth is the gateway to the Downeast region and the Acadia National Park. Located along highway one, Ellsworth is about 25 miles southeast of Bangor and about 20 miles northwest of Bar Harbor, ME.
The main attractions in Ellsworth are the Black Mansion, which is also known as Woodlawn, and the Stanwood Museum and Bird Sanctuary, which is also known as the Birdsacre. Area attractions include Mount Desert Island, Blue Hill Peninsula, Schoodic Point and Deer Isle.
Hotels and motels in Ellsworth are located within two miles of downtown and provide easy access to Acadia National Park and local attractions.