Peaks Island — Local services in Portland

Don't waste your time or money! Based on the reviews we took the 2:15 p.m. ferry to Peaks Island with the idea of returning to Portland in a few hours. We got off the ferry and proceeded to explore and there was nothing to see - nothing to do -- the few shops and restaurants were all closed and even their "famous" umbrella cover museum which looks like a small run down building was "closed for the season! Most of the people who came over on the ferry with us were also disappointed and we were all glad to get on the very next ferry back. A couple had promised their kids ice cream when they got there but the ice cream shop was also closed. They tried to buy sodas from a vending machine near the ferry and that didn't even go right. They pushed for Diet Coke and got a Coke -- they pushed for grape and got a Diet Coke -- the kids pushed for orange but that didn't even work. All in all, the waste of a few hours of our life! Maybe if you want go kayaking it might be worth it, but the views from Peaks Island didn't seem much different than from the ferry or anywhere else. You can also rent golf carts or bicycles to ride around ( if they are open) but I question why you would...

To get to Peak Island, go to Casco Bay Pier. There you will buy your tickets to and back. It's about $7.50 for an adult round trip. Senior citizens are free. It's about a 15-minute ferry. The ferry is pretty smooth rides. Once you arrive at Peak Island. I would recommend renting a bicycle to bike the island. The island is not that big. Pretty do it in an hour. Go to this place called Brad's Recycle Bike Shop. It's about 2 bucks for 1 to 2 hours rental. It's well worth it. Right now, he doesn't have credit card payments. So we filled out the form and dropped the money. It's an honor system. Don't rent a golf cart. 100 bucks for 2 hrs. I feel that riding a bicycle, you get to enjoy it more. The east side of the island is much better with the ocean view. Definitely bring sunblock, water, and some snacks. The public bathroom is next Brad Recycle Bike shop. Peak Island is...

Peaks unofficial motto is "The way life should be," at least in the summer season. Although there's a small closely-knit year-round community here with many having roots going back generations. Peaks is the largest of the near-shore islands off the Portland coast. Despite Covid and quarantine restrictions, not to mention mandatory masks and social distance, still wonderful. Great places to hike, bike, run or jog around the island. , Bicycle and golf cart rentals, rocky scenic beaches, great ice cream, and several restaurants operating including at The Inn, Peaks Island; nearby Island Lobster, Jones Landing and Millie's Skillet providing a variety of accessible choices. Many wonderful sea views and delightful gardens. ...