![Dockside Books & Gifts](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dockside-1.gif)
Deer Isle – Stonington Chamber of Commerce
Welcome & Information Center
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Stop by and visit the Deer Isle – Stonington Welcome & Information Center located on Little Deer Isle about 1/4 mile after crossing the bridge.
The Center is open from mid-June until mid-October. Pick up Island Map & Guides and local business brochures, check out local events and activities, happenings and offerings in our outdoor Kiosks. In addition to the self service feature added to the Welcome Center this year, the facility will also be staffed by knowledgeable volunteers from Thursday to Sunday.
Coming Events | View Calendar
![Summer Music Series at Island Community Center, Stonington, Maine poster](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/icc-Summer-music-Series-2024-180x180.jpg)
Summer Music Series: Bagaduce Music Ensemble | ICC
July 29 @ 6:30 pm![Deer Isle Artists Association](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/diaa-180x180.png)
Special Exhibit: Island Connections | DIAA
July 30 @ 10:00 am - August 4 @ 5:00 pm![Deer Isle Artisans Market](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/artisans-market-180x180.jpg)
Deer Isle Artisans Market
August 1 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm![Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dis-historical-society-1.jpg)
Children’s Storytime | DI-S Historical Society
August 1 @ 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm![](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Back-Garden-Turtle-Gallery-2022-copy-small-180x180.jpeg)
Turtle Gallery Open House & Artist Talk
August 2 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm![Deer Isle Artists Association](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/diaa-180x180.png)
Beacon of Bright Color | DIAA
August 6 @ 10:00 am - August 18 @ 5:00 pm![Deer Isle Artisans Market](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/artisans-market-180x180.jpg)
Deer Isle Artisans Market
August 8 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm![Dockside Books & Gifts](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dockside-1.gif)
![The Turtle Gallery](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/the-turtle-gallery-180x180.jpg)
![J. McVeigh Jewelry](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/jmcveigh-jewelry-1-180x180.jpg)
![Dry Cove Cottages](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dry-cove-cottages-1.jpg)
![Churches & Worship](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/churches-worship-180x180.png)
![Rebecca Daugherty Fine Art](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/rebecca-daugherty-fine-art-1-180x180.png)
![Barter Lumber Co. & M.D. Joyce & Co.](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/barter-lumber-co-1.jpg)
![](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ronald-harte-antiques-2-180x180.jpg)
![Osprey's Echo Sea Kayaking](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ospreys-echo-sea-kayaking-180x180.png)
![Isle au Haut Boat Services](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/isleauhaut-boat-services-1.gif)
![Haystack Mountain School of Crafts](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/haystack-180x180.jpg)
![Kral Builders](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/kral-builders-1-180x180.jpg)
![The Maine Lobster Lady](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/the-maine-lobster-lady-180x180.png)
![Marlinespike Chandlery](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/marlinespike-chandlery-1.jpg)
![](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/coastline-physical-therapy-180x180.jpg)
![Aragosta](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/aragosta-180x180.png)
![Owl Furniture by Geoffrey Warner](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/owl-furniture-180x180.jpg)
![Shore Shop Gifts](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/shore-shop-gifts-180x180.png)
![Cockatoo Portuguese Restaurant](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/cockatoo-portuguese-180x180.jpg)
![Billings Diesel and Marine Service, Inc.](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/billings-diesel-1.jpg)
![Stonington Lobster Co-op](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/stonington-lobster-coop-1.jpg)
![Coastside Bio Resources](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/coastside-bio-resources-1.jpg)
![Chase Emerson Deer Isle Library](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/chase-emerson-di-library-180x180.jpg)
![An Oceanville Cabin & Harbor Tours](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/an-oceanville-cabin2-180x180.jpg)
![Maine Camp Outfitters](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/maine-camp-outfitters-1.jpg)
![Opera House Arts](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/opera-house-arts-1.jpg)
![Seaside Pharmacy](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/seaside-pharmacy-1.jpg)
![Spofford Excavation](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/spoffords-excavation-1.jpg)
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![Haskell Cottages](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/haskell-cottages-1.jpg)
![Sea Kayak Stonington](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sea-kayak-stonington-180x180.jpg)
![Deer Isle Home Caretakers](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/deer-isle-home-caretakers-180x180.jpg)
![Island Approaches](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/island-approaches-1.jpg)
![Brian P. van Emmerik DDS](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/brian-pvan-emmerik-1.jpg)
![Kingman Gallery](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/kingman-gallery-180x180.png)
![Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dis-historical-society-1.jpg)
![Town of Deer Isle](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/town-deer-isle-1-1.jpg)
![The Inn at Ferry Landing](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/the-inn-at-ferry-landing-1.jpg)
![Town of Stonington](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/town-stonington-1.jpg)
![](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/bar-harbor-bank-180x180.jpg)
![Deer Isle Ocean Tours](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/deer-isle-ocean-tours-180x180.png)
![The Island Agency](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/the-island-agency-180x180.jpg)
![Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries and Discovery Wharf](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/maine-center-coastal-fisher-180x180.png)
![Greenlaws Campground](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/greenlaws-rv-tent-park-1.jpg)
![Nervous Nellie"s](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/nervous-nellies-180x180.png)
![Deer Isle Artists Association](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/diaa-180x180.png)
![Boyce’s Motel](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/boyces-motel-1.jpg)
![Island Fishermens Wives Association](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/island-fishermens-wives-1.jpg)
![Penobscot Bay Press](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/penobscot-bay-press-180x180.png)
![44 North Coffee](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/44-north-coffee-1.jpg)
![Island Fishing Gear & NAPA Auto Parts](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/island-fishing-gear-1.jpg)
![Island Community Center](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/island-community-center-1-180x180.jpg)
![Artisans Market](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/artisans-market-1.jpg)
![Quarry Cottage](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/quarry-cottage-1.jpg)
![Carter’s Seafood](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/carters-seafood-1.jpg)
Welcome to our Beautiful Island!
Reachable by bridge, Deer Isle still retains the flavor of New England life in the 1950’s: rural, neighborly, and safe. A cluster of small communities with almost 3,000 residents comprise the year round population. Lobstering is the mainstay of the economy although the diversity of the Island’s businesses draws many visitors from off Island. Granite is still quarried here. Internationally renowned Haystack Mountain School of Crafts has brought a wealth of artists and artisans to the Island, many of whom have chosen to live here. Galleries and studios dot the island. The Stonington Opera House has achieved national recognition as a year round performing arts center and provides numerous productions throughout the year.
The K-8 school, built on the High School campus, is home to the Reach Performing Arts Center, a state-of-the-arts facility. The schools, churches and community organizations on the Island play central roles in bringing the community together throughout the year. Public suppers, festivals, craft fairs, boat races, basketball games and other sports events all contribute to a strong sense of community and island pride.
A wide variety of accommodations are available from inns, motels and b&b’s to rental cottages and campgrounds. Restaurants, coffee bars, antique shops, libraries, gift shops, book stores and galleries/studios all offer a rich selection of places to visit, to browse and to Buy Local. The Island Heritage Trust and the Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society provide glimpses into the history of the ancient people who first inhabited the Island and of the first settlers.
Deer Isle is a paradise for photographers, birders, boaters and kayakers, artists, naturalists and anyone who loves the outdoors. We are fortunate to have more than twelve very diverse nature conservancies, many donated by generous residents. Several other conservancies are located on neighboring islands, including Acadia National Park land on Isle au Haut. The mixture of spruce-covered islands, quiet coves, granite outcroppings, fields of lupine and wildflowers, lobster boats, windjammers, glistening waters and pristine winter snow make a visit to Deer Isle, at any time of year, an enchanting and enriching experience.
Media & Mentions
"Over the years and countless crossings, I've fallen in love with the Deer Isle Bridge."Photo by David Murr
Down East Magazine