Peaks Island: 9 Unusual Things to Walk to on the Island, Portland, Maine

Ask the local Mainers, and they‘ll tell you that there’s only one thing to do on Peaks Island (find sea glass), but I found 9 unusual things to do on Peaks Island, Maine.

Peaks Island is a short ferry ride out of Portland, Maine, on the Casco Bay ferry system. In the summer you can ferry your car, your self or your bike to the island, but really you only need your feet.

Once you disembark from the ferry, head straight up the street and take a left at the ice cream store. Just down on the left, you should see Mike sitting in a folding chair renting golf carts. It’s best to make a reservation, as his cheap rates at about $50/hr sell out all summer. If you don’t have a reservation, he’ll put you on a wait list and call you on your cell if you’re around. Download the printable map of where to go, or Mike can give you a copy. If he’s sold out, there’s another cart rental around the corner. See the image above for more details.

A ride around the island will only take you about an hour. It’s about 5 miles around Peaks Island and perfect for a bike ride. You can rent a recycled bike for about $20/hour. From the ferry, go up the ramp, take a left, and the recycled bike shop is down on the right near the coffee shop. The bikes are fantastic, and if you need to repair a bike on Peaks Island, you can do that too. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).