There are 17 miles of hiking trails through the wilds of the square mile of Monhegan, with hundreds of species of wildflowers and seabirds.
Artistic whimsy abounds all over the island.
Monhegan's history goes back over 400 years. A lighthouse was first built here in 1824. The keeper's house is currently a museum, open only in summer. There are several inns on the island, including the romantic Island Inn that dates from the 1800's and features many rooms with a view . There's even a cozy little library on Monhegan.