The Castine area has a number of things to do, both before and after the House and Garden Tour. Come for the day and stay for the weekend! Things to do include:
- House and Garden Tour host, the Castine Historical Society, has multiple free exhibits to see in while you’re visiting. Learn more about our 2026 exhibition, Francis Hamabe’s Maine: A Life in Art here. Also visit our unique gift shop for quality merchandise for including home goods, clothing, and books.
- Visit the Wilson Museum on Perkins Street
- Walk around Dyce’s Head Lighthouse
- Take the Castine Virtual Tour
- Take a tour on the harbor and see Castine from the water! Book a tour on Lil’ Toot with Castine Harbor Tours.
- Why not stay for several days? You can get a full listing of all the restaurants, hotels, and businesses in Castine by visiting the Town of Castine website.
- Plan to attend The Garden Club of Mount Desert Garden Day 2026 on Saturday, July 25th from 10:00am – 4:00pm. Open Garden Day — Garden Club of Mount Desert
