
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. Moose Point, Searsport. 183 acres. Walking trails, picnicking. Accessible From Searsport Shores Camping Resort’s beach- walk west. Fort Point, Stockton Springs. 154 acres. Fishing, pier for boats and ruins of Fort Pownall nearby. Fort Knox, Prospect. A fortification that was built just prior to the Civil War and named for General Henry Knox. It makes a great outing for families, both to roam through the dark tunnels of the fort and see the cannons that were never fired in battle. Picnic at the outdoor tables overlooking Penboscot River. 469.7719 Holbrook Island Sanctuary, Brooksville . 1,345 acres. On the shore of Penobscot Bay, plus a 115 acre island just off shore. (cruise from Belfast on The Balmy Days). Nature trails and picnicking. 326.4012. Little River Dam, Belfast Warren Island State Park, Islesboro Sail-a-Way, Northport Belfast Boat Yard. John Holms (338.2000) Bald Rock, Lincolnville Camden Hills State Park Oak Hill, Swanville The Owls Head Transportation Museum Rt. 73, Owls Head, 2 miles south of Rockland. One of the world’s finest collections of pioneer and landmark automobiles, aircraft, engines, motorcycles, bicycles and carriages. 594.4418 Penobscot Marine Museum Church St., Searsport A seafaring village of eight historic buildings with special exhibitions and excellent collections of marine paintings. 548-2529 Shore Village Museum (ME’s Lighthouse Museum) 104 Limerock St., Rockland Largest collection of lighthouse and Coast Guard artifacts on display in the country. 594.0311 Friendship Museum Jct Rte 220 & Martin’s Pond Rd Housed in an old brick schoolhouse, the museum features exhibits on the Friendship Sloop General Henry Knox Museum (Montpelier) Jct Rte 1 and Rte 131 Thomaston The magnificent 22 room museum houses the furniture, family portraits, silver, personal papers of General Knox (1750-1806) Searsport Pines Golf Course Searsport, ME Bucksport Golf Club Duckcove Rd., Bucksport 469.7612 Northport Golf Club Northport 338.2270 Bap`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 Waldo County General Hospital 118 Northport Ave, Belfast 338-2500
Lighthouses in Maine![]()
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

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