Island Info - Chebeague Island, Maine

Chebeague (pronunciation: "shuh big" (without a significant emphasis on either syllable)) is one of Maine’s most beautiful islands! It is home to generations of year-round and summer residents. At almost five miles lon and 1½ miles wide, Chebeague is the largest island in Casco Bay and is home to over 360 year-round people and more than 1,600 summer residents. Its name means "isle of many springs."

Chebeague Island has a storied history of sailing, notably the stone sloopers, men who carried ballast for the sailing ships of the 19th century America and later granite for many of the country’s most spectacular buildings, including the Washington Monument. The many lovely Greek Revival homes on the island were built by these sloopers.

Things to do on Chebeague Island

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Distance to the Points of Interest

Walking distance to points of interest from the State Ferry landing at Chandler's Cove (where CBL lands):

Bike or walk along the circular route that tours the island and you will encounter many other exciting destinations including the Great Chebeague Golf Club, a nine-hole course founded in 1920 that enjoys water views from every hole.

Lunch Places

Stop for lunch at the Niblic, next to the Post Office. It is at the Boatyard which is located in the middle of the island on the East side. The library and community center are next to Doughty’s Island Market. Visit Calder’s Clam Shack, or a sit-down lunch at the Chebeague Island Inn. The Museum of Chebeague History is at the corner of the North and South Roads.

The Chebeague Island Inn

The Chebeague Island Inn is a 1920s hotel that has been thoughtfully restored to recapture its classic beauty. Featuring 21 guest rooms, each individually detailed by local Maine artists, a Great Room with a large stone fireplace, and a 75-seat fine-dining restaurant overlooking a westerly sunset, it is the ideal place to enjoy a cocktail on the porch or a special evening out.

Ferry Services to the Island

Two ferry services provide transportation to the island; service from Portland on Casco Bay Lines and service from Yarmouth, Maine via the Chebeague Transportation Company (CTC). A scenic tour of the Bay can be enjoyed from Portland on an hour and a half ride or a quick 15-minute hop from Yarmouth on CTC.

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