Local Attractions in Midcoast Maine
"Coastal Maine offers more than any other New England state for family camping."
Searsport is the home of Sears Island, the largest unihabited island on the east coast. Sears Island 5 1/2 miles of beach is available by car for walking, fishing, picnics and clamming or bike/hike the island's 900 acres of wilderness (paved and dirt trails).
Searsport is the only town in the world that claims having supplied 10% of the WORLDS Ship Captains in the 19th century and early 20th century.
Searsport is one of only 3 deep water active seaports in the state of Maine,with large ships coming into our 2 docks frequently, either bringing or taking all types of cargo. Searsport is also an active fishing and pleasure boat harbor
Home of author Lincoln Concord
Searsport is home to the Harbor Church with its much reknowned stained glass windows. All are welcome to view these magnificent windows by visiting the church and following the posted instructions.
Our own Sam Houston - the first resident of Searsport was an aide de camp of General George Washington - his house still stands.
Searsport is home to the Penobscot Marine Museum, the oldest marine museum in the state of Maine.
Searsport bills itself as the Antique capital of Maine - with antique shops and flea markets lining the town's 7 miles of Coastal U.S. Rte. 1.
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Frommer's Rv & Tent Camping Guide
... "This clean, attractive campground is located right on the Penobscot Bay shore. The spacious RV sites are scattered among shade trees, while the tent sites are separated by a small brook in a wild seaside setting."....
Review of Searsport Shores
Monhegan Island Light, Monhegan Island. First built during the administration of President James Monroe. The keeper’s house is now a museum documenting the history of the island.
Rockland Breakwater Light, Rockland. Located at the end of a mile-long, granite block breakwater, this is a favorite spot to fish for mackerel , or to just stroll and enjoy the views of Penobscot Bay and the Camden Hills. If the tide is high and the waves are choppy, you may get wet feet.
Owls Head Light, Owls Head. On the Rockland Harbor. It sits on a rocky cliff 100 feet above sea, a picturesque favorite. The grounds, made up of rocky beaches and fir woods, are ideal for picnicking and scanning West Penobscot Bay, the Muscle Ridge Channel and many islands.
Fort Point Light, Stockton Springs. In Fort Point State park. Tours available
Castine Light House, Castine. Privately owned with lovely, public pathway down to the water's edge.
Bass Harbor Head Light, Mount Desert Island. In 1858, during the presidency of James Buchanan, this light was established to mark the entrance to Blue Hill Bay on MDI’s west side and to guide vessels in and out of Bass Harbor. Each year, 1000’s of visitors to Acadia National Park photograph this lighthouse in its rocky, picturesque setting.
Pemaquid Point Light, Pemiquid Point. A great day trip through pituresque towns 90 minutes South of Searsport Shores.
Whale Watching Whale Watcher, MDI 2x daily trips lasting 31/2 hours. Lunch available. 1.800.508.1499 Friendship IV, MDI. Sails daily from Bar Harbor. 288.2386 Acadian Whale Watcher, MDI. 2x daily trips. 288.9794
Puffin Watching Cranberry Cove Boating Company, Cranberry Isles. 244.5882 Northeast Cruises, Seal Harbor. 276.5803 Offshore Passenger and Freight Co., Rockland. 366.3700
Camden Hills, Camden. 5,474 acres. 30 miles of hiking trails and views of Penobscot Bay. 236.3109
Swan Lake, Swanville. 67 acres. Picnicking, swimming fishing. 525.4404.
Fort Point, Stockton Springs. 154 acres. Fishing, pier for boats and ruins of Fort Pownall nearby.
Searsport Pines Golf Course. Searsport, ME
Bucksport Golf Club Duckcove Rd., Bucksport 469.7612
Northport Golf Club Northport 338.2270
Waldo County General Hospital 118 Northport Ave, Belfast 338-2500Bap`tist Lighthouse Bible Church 706 Prospect St. Searsport 548.6285
Catholic St. Francis of Assisi Church 47 Court St., Belfast 338.4433
Congregational Second Congregational Church Searsport 548.2239
Methodist United Methodist Church Main St., Searsport 548.2239
Synagogue Synagogue Adas Yoshuron Willow St., Rockland 594.4523
