One of the largest islands in the Penobscot Bay, Vinalhaven is a scenic island community about 12 miles from mainland Maine. Vinalhaven’s primary source of income is derived from the lobster industry, and it holds the rights to the largest fishing areas in the bay. In fact, Vinalhaven is a major supplier of lobsters to large cities, including New York, Boston, and Portland. In addition to the seafood industry, Vinalhaven is a significant granite quarrying center and provides stone for houses and buildings all over the country, including the Brooklyn Bridge and the Church of St. John the Devine in New York City, and the Washington Monument. Today, the town has many abandoned quarries that serve as swimming holes for tourists and locals. While you can only access Vinalhaven via an hour-long ferry ride, you’ll love the rest and relaxation (and fresh seafood) you’ll get when you book an RV rental in Vinalhaven.