Planning A Day Trip to Peaks Island, Maine!
Peaks Island is a short (under 20 minutes) ferry ride away from Portland. Making it an easy spot to check out for a day. We love visiting the warmer months. Between the beautiful views and great pizza it is a great day trip! Here is how we make the most out of our day on this beautiful island.
Check the Casco Bay Ferry Line schedule.
Give yourself time to get to Portland and park. There is a garage next to the ferry terminal but on busy days it can fill up. Always give yourself more time. If you’re really early then you can grab a treat at Standard Baking Co before you have to get to your ferry.
Purchase your round trip ticket here in Portland.
We like to take the 9:15am or the 10:15am ferry over. This gives us time to enjoy Peaks Island, and not feel rushed.
There is a break in ferry service around lunch time. The first ferry back (2:15 in the summer) after that break can be very busy. Just something to be aware of as you make your plans.
You can bring your bike with you, but we like to rent a bike for a couple of hours from Brad’s Bike rental. It is affordable and you don’t have to worry about transporting your bike before or after you’re done riding it.
You can find Brad’s Bike Shop on Facebook and Instagram.
When you arrive on Peaks Island this is when we like to pick up the bike rentals and work up a little appetite. We have rented from Brad’s Bike shop, which is located just a short walk when you’re off the ferry on the main road toward the left. The main loop around the island is about 4 miles. There are a few stops to check out along the way. As well as admiring the beautiful ocean.
View from the back porch of the 5th Maine Museum!
Some spots to stop at we have enjoyed around the island-
Down Front clothing, gifts, ice cream, souvenirs
Ocean views as you tour around the island are just beautiful!
After we have grabbed our bike rental we tend to go counter clockwise around the island stopping at some of the beautiful spots along our way. Like the 5th Maine Museum. This hall was built in 1888 by the veterans of the 5th Maine regiment as a memorial and reunion hall. It is worth stopping by to check out at least once.
There are many islands in Casco Bay, and Peaks Island has great vantage points of other islands and Portland.
The whole island has fantastic views.
As you continue on biking around the island there are a couple spots to stop & enjoy the view or take a walk. After we have biked the loop it is time for a drink and maybe a treat. After we return the bikes we stop at Baba’s Cafe grab an ice tea and maybe a treat. There are seats inside but also a deck to sit sip the tea and take in the views. After treats have been devoured and our legs rested it is time to walk a bit. This is your chance to check out the gift shop and the Umbrella Cover museum.
Il Leone pizza is legit!
After you learned of the Guinness World record for umbrella covers it is time for pizza. Walk on down to the end of Island Ave to Il Leone Pizza. This outdoor wood-fired pizza is not to be missed! You order your pizza at the counter and find a seat at a picnic table in a tree covered area. It is a nice spot to end the day.