The City of Belfast, Maine is known for its many art galleries, shops and restaurants. The Midcoast area has several industries and small businesses. The area experienced a resurgence of sorts with the introduction and growth of MBNA, now Bank of America, which has served as a good corporate neighbor. Their presence has provided a fine example of the latest technology working alongside traditional craftspeople in the Belfast Area.

Generations of lobstermen work the same waters their forefathers did. Local shop keepers ensure that the area's small-town New England charm carries on while a healthy economy supported by tourism continues to lure new residents and businesses to our area at a steady pace. Located in Waldo County, the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce's headquarters are in Belfast, but we strive to serve the greater Belfast Area.

Living in Belfast, Searsport, Stockton Springs, Northport or Bayside offers coastal living on the Penobscot Bay. The small historical towns along the coast are charming, quaint and interesting. Searsport boasts the world famous maritime museum The Penobscot Marine Museum, along with historic sea captains homes, inns, bed & breakfasts, restaurants, shops and businesses. This beautiful stretch of the rocky Maine Coast offers charm and truly represents the states motto "The Way Life Should Be."

A few miles inland from the coast you will find unique small towns like Frankfort, Belmont, Searsmont, Morrill, Monroe, Montville and Liberty. Further inland, experiance the farmlands of Knox, Freedom, Waldo and Thorndike, just to mention a few. Whether you long for the coast of the Atlantic Ocean or the rural rolling hills of farmland, we have it all here. The environment is pristene and beautiful and offers activities year round.