![Stonington Lobster Co-op](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/stonington-lobster-coop-1.jpg)
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 staffed by volunteers from mid-May until mid-October from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. daily. Pick up maps, business brochures and helpful suggestions from the staff.
Coming Events | View Calendar
![Deer Isle Artisans Market](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/artisans-market-180x180.jpg)
Deer Isle Artisans Market
May 23 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm![Deer Isle Artisans Market](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/artisans-market-180x180.jpg)
Deer Isle Artisans Market
May 30 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm![Deer Isle Artisans Market](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/artisans-market-180x180.jpg)
Deer Isle Artisans Market
June 6 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm![Deer Isle Artisans Market](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/artisans-market-180x180.jpg)
Deer Isle Artisans Market
June 13 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm![Deer Isle Artisans Market](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/artisans-market-180x180.jpg)
Deer Isle Artisans Market
June 20 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm![Deer Isle Artisans Market](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/artisans-market-180x180.jpg)
Deer Isle Artisans Market
June 27 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm![Deer Isle Artisans Market](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/artisans-market-180x180.jpg)
Deer Isle Artisans Market
July 4 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm![Stonington Lobster Co-op](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/stonington-lobster-coop-1.jpg)
![Downeast Properties, Inc.](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/downeast-properties-180x180.png)
![The Maine Lobster Lady](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/the-maine-lobster-lady-180x180.png)
![The Island Agency](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/the-island-agency-180x180.jpg)
![Healthy Island Project](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/healthy-island-project-180x180.png)
![The Turtle Gallery](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/the-turtle-gallery-180x180.jpg)
![Maine Camp Outfitters](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/maine-camp-outfitters-1.jpg)
![Spofford Excavation](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/spoffords-excavation-1.jpg)
![Haskell Cottages](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/haskell-cottages-1.jpg)
![Town of Stonington](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/town-stonington-1.jpg)
![Inn on the Harbor](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/inn-on-the-harbor-180x180.png)
![](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/the-nanatoo-1.jpg)
![Cheryl Wixson's Kitchen at Rabbit Hill Farm](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/cheryl-wixsons-kitchen-180x180.jpg)
![Brian P. van Emmerik DDS](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/brian-pvan-emmerik-1.jpg)
![](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/waters-edge-kitchen-bakery-180x180.jpg)
![Osprey's Echo Sea Kayaking](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ospreys-echo-sea-kayaking-180x180.png)
![Marlinespike Chandlery](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/marlinespike-chandlery-1.jpg)
![Island Approaches](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/island-approaches-1.jpg)
![Barter Lumber Co. & M.D. Joyce & Co.](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/barter-lumber-co-1.jpg)
![Dry Dock](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dry-dock-180x180.png)
![Carriage House Vacation Rentals](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/carriage-house-vacation-1.jpg)
![Sea Kayak Stonington](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sea-kayak-stonington-180x180.jpg)
![Heanssler Oil Company](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/heanssler-oil-co-180x180.png)
![Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries and Discovery Wharf](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/maine-center-coastal-fisher-180x180.png)
![Kingman Gallery](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/kingman-gallery-180x180.png)
![Greenlaws Campground](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/greenlaws-rv-tent-park-1.jpg)
![Workshop & Gallery at 216](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/workshop-gallery-at-216-180x180.png)
![Nervous Nellie"s](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/nervous-nellies-180x180.png)
![Coastside Bio Resources](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/coastside-bio-resources-1.jpg)
![Town of Deer Isle](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/town-deer-isle-1-1.jpg)
![Camden National Bank](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/camden-national-bank-1.jpg)
![Deer Isle Ocean Tours](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/deer-isle-ocean-tours-180x180.png)
![Opera House Arts](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/opera-house-arts-1.jpg)
![Island Fishermens Wives Association](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/island-fishermens-wives-1.jpg)
![Owl Furniture by Geoffrey Warner](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/owl-furniture-180x180.jpg)
![The Inn at Ferry Landing](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/the-inn-at-ferry-landing-1.jpg)
![Isle au Haut Boat Services](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/isleauhaut-boat-services-1.gif)
![Penobscot Bay Press](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/penobscot-bay-press-180x180.png)
![Deer Isle Home Caretakers](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/deer-isle-home-caretakers-180x180.jpg)
![Seaside Pharmacy](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/seaside-pharmacy-1.jpg)
![Chase Emerson Deer Isle Library](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/chase-emerson-di-library-180x180.jpg)
![](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/island-heritage-trust-180x180.png)
![Cockatoo Portuguese Restaurant](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/cockatoo-portuguese-180x180.jpg)
![](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/el-el-frijoles-180x180.jpg)
![Deer Isle-Stonington Farmers Market](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/stonington-farmers-market-1-180x180.jpg)
![Haystack Mountain School of Crafts](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/haystack-180x180.jpg)
![Jill Hoy Gallery](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/jill-hoy-gallery-1-180x180.jpg)
![Deer Isle Artists Association](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/diaa-180x180.png)
![Churches & Worship](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/churches-worship-180x180.png)
![Darwin Davidson Photography](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/darwin-davidson-180x180.jpg)
![Percy L. Brown & Son](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/percy-l-brown-180x180.jpg)
![Boyce’s Motel](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/boyces-motel-1.jpg)
![Shore Shop Gifts](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/shore-shop-gifts-180x180.png)
![Billings Diesel and Marine Service, Inc.](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/billings-diesel-1.jpg)
![](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/periwinkle-cottage-1.jpg)
![Aragosta](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/aragosta-180x180.png)
![Dockside Books & Gifts](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dockside-1.gif)
![Island Fishing Gear & NAPA Auto Parts](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/island-fishing-gear-1.jpg)
![Quarry Cottage](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/quarry-cottage-1.jpg)
![Makers Market Shop and Studio](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/makers-market-180x180.jpg)
![](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/bar-harbor-bank-180x180.jpg)
![](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ronald-harte-antiques-2-180x180.jpg)
![Radiant Life Within](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/radiant-lefe-within-180x180.png)
![Carter’s Seafood](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/carters-seafood-1.jpg)
![An Oceanville Cabin & Harbor Tours](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/an-oceanville-cabin2-180x180.jpg)
![Kral Builders](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/kral-builders-1-180x180.jpg)
![Island Workforce Housing](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/island-workforce-housing-1-180x180.png)
![Buzz Masters Studio](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/buzz-masters-studio-180x180.png)
![44 North Coffee](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/44-north-coffee-1.jpg)
![Rebecca Daugherty Fine Art](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/rebecca-daugherty-fine-art-1-180x180.png)
![Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dis-historical-society-1.jpg)
![](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/coastline-physical-therapy-180x180.jpg)
![Island Community Center](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/island-community-center-1-180x180.jpg)
![Dry Cove Cottages](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dry-cove-cottages-1.jpg)
![Artisans Market](https://www.deerisle.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/artisans-market-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