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Maine, is also one of the best-preserved fortifications
on the New england coast. the first and largest granite
fort in the state, it features brick arches, underground
passages, enormous guns, great views of the Penob-
scot river, and plenty of room for walking and picnics.
pect), next to Fort Knox, is the tallest bridge observa-
tory in the world. the fastest elevator in Maine zips you
up 420 feet to enjoy 360º views of the fort, the river
valley and bay, and all the way to Mt. Katahdin. the
2,120-foot cable-stayed bridge is a rare beauty itself.
oldest maritime museum, has the state's largest
display of historic boats and impressive collections of
marine paintings, ship models, china trade objects,
and scrimshaw in 12 historic buildings, as well as
document and photo archives for researchers.
ville, has mountains, marshes, and miles and miles of
trails for hiking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding,
off-road biking, snowmobiling, and hunting. the view
of Penobscot Bay and the surrounding hills from the
top of 1,200-foot Bald rock Mountain is stunning.
mental education. With an emphasis on practical,
interactive learning, students get their hands dirty
while studying and researching horticulture, ecology,
forestry, wildlife biology, conservation, environmental
policy, and more.
of arts and educational organizations, good food,
galleries, musicians, offbeat shops, and events, was
named the "coolest small town in Maine" by Budget
Travel, and made USA Today's list of "top-Five cultur-
ally cool small towns in Maine."
unusual, coolest things to do
and see in Waldo county...
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