Belfast Historic Waterfront
Waterfront splendor with a rich history
Maps
The diversity of the rich cultural experiences you will find here are unparalleled,
whether you come for outdoor recreation, a varied selection of the arts, an exciting
food environment, or unique shopping. As you browse through this guide, you'll
find the 5 day itinerary that offers helpful suggestions for your visit.
visit Fort Point on Cape Jellison for an up close look at one of Maine's coastal light-
houses (cover photo). In Searsport, Moose Point State Park affords expansive views
of the ocean, and woodsy walking paths. In Belfast, stroll the pedestrian bridge
across the harbor, then enjoy a walking tour of the historic downtown. If you want
to stick your feet in the sand, then Lincolnville Beach is the place for you. While
you're there, take a hike up Bald Rock Mountain for a glorious view from above.
offer delicious fare and a wide variety that will satisfy every palate. Be sure to enjoy a de-
lectable lobster dinner overlooking Penobscot Bay. Once a month, a full block on Main
Street in Belfast is closed to traffic so local farmers can market their fresh produce. You
can also visit the Market on Front Street every Friday.
in Maine. At our locally owned stores throughout Waldo County, you'll find books
to suit any interest, fashionable clothing, supplies for the green home, the oldest
shoe store in the country, handmade pottery, antiques, and more. Belfast is home to
the largest selection of art galleries in a city its size in Maine. Be sure to relax upon
one of the artistic benches along the streets in downtown Belfast, brought to us by
Waterfall Arts, an art school and gallery.
ing variety of artwork, fine crafts, and live music. Enjoy one of the musical or theater
performances at the Unity Center for the Performing Arts, the Belfast Maskers, or the
Marsh River Theater. Take in a movie at our local art deco theatre. In Searsport, visit
the Penobscot Marine Museum for a true appreciation of our rich maritime heritage.
plenty of time at any of our local accommodations. While you're here, we hope
you'll consider a return stay or, better yet, one that will last a lifetime.
we wish you an enjoyable visit! When you are in town, stop in and say hello...
Executive Director Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce
Jack Driscoll, Executive Director
Dorothy Fraser, Contracted Bookkeeper
Cindy Harnden, Office/Events Manager
BACC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Rob Constantine, President
Brian King, Treasurer
Jeremy Marden, Secretary,
Jayne Sullivan, Unitel
Paul Doody, Camden National Bank
Jamie Oates, Mainely Pottery
Santiago Rich, The White House Inn
Ken Mitchell, Primerica
Nance Brown, Windsor Chairmakers
Larraine Brown
DESIGN & LAYOUT
Pica Design, LLC
111 Church Street, Belfast, ME 04915
207-338-1740, www.picadesign.com
BELFAST BAY & BEYOND MAGAZINE
Published by Belfast Area
Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 58, Belfast, ME 04915
207-338-5900, info@belfastmaine.org
PRINTER
Lane Press, Inc.
87 Meadowland Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
Aaron Sarnacki, Benjamin Magro,
Beth Anne Gordley, Carol and Malcom Gator,
Charlie Dufour, Chris Urick, Carol Ginandes,
Dave Ruberti, Don Reimer, John Burgress,
Kathleen Parrish, Kevin Johnson, Khristina
Landers, Lorna Crichton, Mark Tardif, Paul
Karner, Ray Wirth, Seth Benz, Steve Nelson,
Tina Shute, The Belfast Maskers,
Belfast Co-housing and Ecovillage,
Penobscot Marine Museum, Waterfall Arts.
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Jack Driscoll, James Gilway, Irene Yadao,
Janet Dutson, Jim LeClair, Russell Barber,
Thomas Kittredge, Seth Benz, Bob Holtzman
Larraine Brown, Sales Manager
Cindy Harnden, Sandy Knowlton
Belfast Bay and Beyond is published annually
by the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce.
Advertisers, photographers, and their agents
are responsible for copyrights and accuracy
of all material they submit. Nothing in this
issue may be copied or reprinted without
written permission from the publisher. For
more information, visit belfastmaine.org.
COVER PHOTO
(Fort Point Lighthouse, Stockton Springs)
By Forest Taber, Taber Photography Sears-
port, Maine, www.taber-photography.com