historic sea captain's homes. The Museum is fun for all ages and includes activities
for children, fascinating displays of art and historic memorabilia, and over eight
buildings dedicated to Maine's maritime history. Shop at the Museum's gift store
or drop in to BlueJacket Shipcrafters, the oldest ship model company in the U.S.
A fine selection of stores lines the streets, including Left Bank Books and Sundog
Solar Store. Searsport is known for its selection of antique shops and malls. Gaul's
Antiques and the Searsport Antique Mall will keep you browsing for hours!
biking, birding, walking, snow shoeing and cross country skiing.
and swimming. There's also playground equipment and a ball field. Or venture to
Moose Point State Park to walk the wooded trails, open fields, and rocky shoreline.
Your kids can enjoy the swings while you have a picnic and take in the spectacular
views of Penobscot Bay.
on to Cape Jellison, a 1,600-acre peninsula that juts into Penobscot Bay. Fort Point
State Park, established in 1836, includes the colonial-era Fort Pownall as well as the
Fort Point Lighthouse Station. You can spend your time sailing and swimming at
Sandy Point Beach and Nature Area.
and all of its original structure. While there, ride to the top of the
observatory in the country. Visit Buck's grave and learn of its mystery.
Set at the head of incomparable Penob-
scot Bay, Sears Island has beckoned to
visitors from the mainland for thousands
of years. From the first natives who
made it the base for their summer fishing
and hunting, to the early European set-
tlers who farmed the land and grazed
their livestock, to the nineteenth century
shipbuilders, all have benefited from the
rich natural resources on and around the
island. Twentieth century area residents
have hunted, fished and picnicked on
the island, which was then accessible
via a sand bar at low tide. Those who
drove across the bar and lost track of
the incoming tide often had to wade
back, but that just added to the fun. Now
a causeway connects the island to the
mainland, but unauthorized cars are not
allowed beyond the gate.
tradition of year round public access to
601 of the 936 acres, thanks to a per-
manent conservation easement held by
Maine Coast Heritage Trust and overseen
by volunteer stewards from Friends of
Sears Island.
with approximately 5 miles of shore-
line. You are invited to stroll along the
beaches, walk or snowshoe the trails,
launch your kayaks, have a picnic. Stop
at the Searsport Town Office to buy a
license to dig clams on the flats. During
your visit please take time to appreciate
the amazing diversity of plant life, animal
habitats, and stone walls from earlier
times. A welcoming kiosk displays trail
maps and other information.
Searsport. From route 1 turn onto Sears
Island Rd. and the causeway to the gate;
park on the causeway and look for the
kiosk beyond the gate.
some of our shops and galleries along
the way. Northport Landing Gallery is
home to a delightful selection of prints,
original art, and bronze sculpture. Kend-
rick's Antiques is a must-see for antique
shoppers. A little further south,
complete with numerous Victorian
cottages and a beautiful waterfront.
Belfast on Rte 1,
racquetball, squash, hiking, and scenic
trails. Grab a day-pass for their fitness
center and experience a state-of-the
art workout.
bowling at Point Lookout. They'll love
for crabs among the rocks or build sand-
castles along the water. Enjoy lobster or
other pub fare at the Whalestooth Pub,
overlooking the harbor and visit the
fine selection of shops nestled against
the beach.
south on Rte. 1 and visit
Lincolnville and you'll find a variety
of access points, including the main
entrance on Rte. 1 in Camden and the
access to Bald Rock Mountain just off
the Beach Rd (Rte. 173) in Lincolnville.
there are a number of day cruising boats
available, lots of shopping and restaurants.
Camden and its harbor as well as Penob-
scot Bay and its islands.
Rockland, home of the annual Lobster
Festival in early August. Walk the one
mile length of the breakwater to the
Rockland lighthouse. Visit the Rock-
land Lighthouse Museum. Check out
the Farnsworth Art Museum, which
features Andrew Wyeth among its fine
collections. Just outside of Rockland,
in nearby Owls Head is the
aircraft and automobiles and a full
calendar of events.