Machias is one of the largest towns in Maine County in Eastern Washington. It features a few motels, a university, various restaurants, a museum, and many different landmarks. The smaller neighboring town of Machias Oriental also has many attractions, which are also included in this guide.
DINING: Some dining options in Machias and East Machias, Maine include River Takeout, Thirsty Moose Falls, Helen’s Restaurant (see helenspies.com), Hing Garden Chinese Restaurant, Fat Cat Deli & Pizzeria, Blue Bird Ranch Family Restaurant (East Main St, see norumbegablue.com), Shake Pit (capi-e), a Taco Bell restaurant, Subway and Quizno’s sandwich franchises, a McDonald’s restaurant, and Dunkin’ Donuts & amp ; Baskin Robbins restaurant joint. According to the Maine Tourism Office (visitmaine.com), the Fat Cat Deli & The pizzeria sits outside with a view of the water, as well as delivery. The Riverfront Inn also has a restaurant. Several additional meals are available in the nearby towns of Jonesport and Milbridge.
SHOPPING: The town offers a good variety of shopping, including groceries, sundries, electronics, books, gifts and pharmacies. Appliances in Machias, Maine include a Hannaford Grocery Store, Family Dollar OEM Store, Flowers Parlin & Gifts (parlinflowers.com), farmers market, Main Street Discount, Whole Life Natural Market (health food store; wholelifemarket.com), chocolate shop, a Radio hemp franchise, gift shop, Jim’s Books, a few antique shops, art store , Machias Hardware, Coffin’s True Value Hardware, Sears store, and Sandy’s Sales (East Machias, see sandyssales.com). There are two pharmacies at Machias; Rite Aid (through-the-door) and a pharmacy at the Hannaford grocery store.
LODGING: For lodging, Machias, Maine offers Margaret Motel, Machias Motor Inn (machiasmotorinn.com), Seagull Motel (across the river), Broadway Inn Bed & Breakfast (broadwayinn.us), Riverfront Inn, and Wildflower Inn/B&B.; According to the Machias Motor Inn website, rates start at $84/night for two people (as of August 2007) in the season from June 15th to October 15th, but are reduced for the rest of the year ($70/night). Some hotels are available in the smaller towns in this part of Maine, and the city of Eastport offers a variety of inns.
EDUCATION: The University of Maine at Maine (umm.maine.edu) has a variety of programs and degrees; According to its website, the university offers Bachelor’s degrees in twelve different academic programs, as well as licenses and certifications. The town also has an elementary-school (public and private) and a Christian school.
AUTO-RELATED: Automotive in Machias and East Machias, Maine include several gas stations (Irving/Mainway, Mobil, Gulf), Gary Auto Repair, Carquest, Blueberry Ford (new and used cars), many car dealers (according to maps.google.com, these include: Pro Tech Motors, Whitney’s Used Cars, Hatt’s Used Cars), NAPA Auto Parts, auto body shop (East Machias) and car wash. It also has taxi service, according to whcacap.org.
OTHER: Additional amenities in this town include the Burnham Tavern Museum (burnhamtavern.com), hospital (dech.org), chiropractor, library, animal hospital, laundromat, self storage facility, Bad Little Falls Park, police & fire departments, various government offices, banks and the Career Center. Machias and East Machias both have post offices. The town also has an annual Blueberry Festival (machiasblueberry.com).
For more information about Machias and East Machias, visit the local Chamber of Commerce at machiaschamber.org.
