Sightseeing
A lovely stroll along the Penobscot River with gorgeous views of the Penobscot Narrows Bridge.
Bucksport Waterfront Walkway
Bucksport Waterfront WalkwayA lovely stroll along the Penobscot River with gorgeous views of the Penobscot Narrows Bridge.
A recently built bridge with a beautiful design. From the river's edge of Luna Cottage, there is a clear view of the bridge. The bridge also contains an observatory where spectacular views of the Penobscot Bay region can be experienced.
34 locals recommend
Penobscot Narrows Bridge
U.S. 1A recently built bridge with a beautiful design. From the river's edge of Luna Cottage, there is a clear view of the bridge. The bridge also contains an observatory where spectacular views of the Penobscot Bay region can be experienced.
A spacious and fun place to explore and have a picnic. The Observatory offers spectacular views of the Penobscot Bay area.
Fort Knox is only about a mile from Luna Cottage.
140 locals recommend
Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory
740 Ft Knox RdA spacious and fun place to explore and have a picnic. The Observatory offers spectacular views of the Penobscot Bay area.
Fort Knox is only about a mile from Luna Cottage.
Located at 54 Main Street, Bucksport. www.bucksportbaychamber.com
Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
83 Main StLocated at 54 Main Street, Bucksport. www.bucksportbaychamber.com
Orland, Maine. The 4,500 acre Wildlands encompasses several small mountain peaks, numerous streams and frontage on the Dead River and Hothole Pond. A network of gravel roads provides vehicle access and is open to walking, running, biking, horseback riding and snowmobiling seasonally. A variety of trails, easy to strenuous, will guide you to special views and other places off the beaten path. Access is free.
In the Wildlife Protection Zone, wildlife habitat is the priority. People are welcome, but please walk your dog on one of the many other trails in the Wildlands.
There are 4 trailheads where you can park and enter the Wildlands. The North and South gates are open to cars Friday- Sunday from mid-June through October.4,700-acre area for wildlife habitat, recreation, education & sustainable forestry. Open to the public year-round for a variety of uses such as hiking, X-country skiing, snow-shoeing & snowmobiling.
20 locals recommend
Great Pond Mountain
Orland, Maine. The 4,500 acre Wildlands encompasses several small mountain peaks, numerous streams and frontage on the Dead River and Hothole Pond. A network of gravel roads provides vehicle access and is open to walking, running, biking, horseback riding and snowmobiling seasonally. A variety of trails, easy to strenuous, will guide you to special views and other places off the beaten path. Access is free.
In the Wildlife Protection Zone, wildlife habitat is the priority. People are welcome, but please walk your dog on one of the many other trails in the Wildlands.
There are 4 trailheads where you can park and enter the Wildlands. The North and South gates are open to cars Friday- Sunday from mid-June through October.4,700-acre area for wildlife habitat, recreation, education & sustainable forestry. Open to the public year-round for a variety of uses such as hiking, X-country skiing, snow-shoeing & snowmobiling.
A 67 acre park with 6 hiking trails combines education with recreation. With a self narrated tour of a species forest, walkers can learn about every tree that is native to Maine.
Silver Lake
A 67 acre park with 6 hiking trails combines education with recreation. With a self narrated tour of a species forest, walkers can learn about every tree that is native to Maine.
A BEAUTIFUL botanical garden! The mission of Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is to protect, preserve, and enhance the botanical heritage and natural landscapes of coastal Maine. Located in Boothbay, Maine.
162 locals recommend
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
105 Botanical Gardens DrA BEAUTIFUL botanical garden! The mission of Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is to protect, preserve, and enhance the botanical heritage and natural landscapes of coastal Maine. Located in Boothbay, Maine.
Castine is a beautiful coastal village with lots of history. The Back Cove is great for saltwater swimming & other water activities, and my favorite little take-out restaurant is on Dennison's Wharf. About 18 miles from Bucksport.
34 locals recommend
Castine
Castine is a beautiful coastal village with lots of history. The Back Cove is great for saltwater swimming & other water activities, and my favorite little take-out restaurant is on Dennison's Wharf. About 18 miles from Bucksport.
The trip to Stonington takes you through places such as Blue Hill, Deer Isle, and Sedgwick. Stonington is a bustling fishing village and offers beautiful views of the coastline.
71 locals recommend
Stonington
The trip to Stonington takes you through places such as Blue Hill, Deer Isle, and Sedgwick. Stonington is a bustling fishing village and offers beautiful views of the coastline.
Arts & Culture
An historic movie theater with digital projection, Dolby 7.1 surround sound, and real butter on the popcorn, the Alamo offers weekly movies and other events.
16 locals recommend
Alamo Theatre
85 Main StAn historic movie theater with digital projection, Dolby 7.1 surround sound, and real butter on the popcorn, the Alamo offers weekly movies and other events.
For information about seasonal events and places to visit in Belfast, go to: www.cityofbelfast.org
Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce
33 Main StFor information about seasonal events and places to visit in Belfast, go to: www.cityofbelfast.org
The Blue Hill Peninsula encompasses the towns of Blue Hill, Brooklin, Brooksville, Castine, Penobscot and Sedgwick. For a calendar of events and information about the area go to: bluehillpeninsula.org
10 locals recommend
Blue Hill Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
16 South StThe Blue Hill Peninsula encompasses the towns of Blue Hill, Brooklin, Brooksville, Castine, Penobscot and Sedgwick. For a calendar of events and information about the area go to: bluehillpeninsula.org
Offering the convenience of small-city life with all of the qualities of Maine’s spectacular Downeast coastal amenities including hiking and boating. FMI: ellsworthchamber.org
Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce
151 High StOffering the convenience of small-city life with all of the qualities of Maine’s spectacular Downeast coastal amenities including hiking and boating. FMI: ellsworthchamber.org
Rockland has become the fine arts center of Maine. With two museums, the Farnsworth and the new Center for Contemporary Art, and the Main Street lined with art galleries, it has become a destination for art collectors and people just interested in seeing good art.
70 locals recommend
Rockland
Rockland has become the fine arts center of Maine. With two museums, the Farnsworth and the new Center for Contemporary Art, and the Main Street lined with art galleries, it has become a destination for art collectors and people just interested in seeing good art.
A destination for road-side (Rt 3) outdoor flea markets and antique shops.
12 locals recommend
Searsport
A destination for road-side (Rt 3) outdoor flea markets and antique shops.
Essentials
Hannaford Supermarket
370 Main StA general grocery store that is only about a mile away.
Tozier's is a friendly family-run variety store that offers very good made-to-order sandwiches. And, when you're there, ask for 'Terry' (he's my beloved brother!)
Tozier's Bucksport Store
127 Main StTozier's is a friendly family-run variety store that offers very good made-to-order sandwiches. And, when you're there, ask for 'Terry' (he's my beloved brother!)
Community Pharmacy
75 Main Sthttps://www.bucksportrhc.com
Bucksport Regional Health Center is dedicated to helping each patient get healthy and stay healthy by offering a wide variety of health care services for all ages. Family Medicine We help each patient achieve and maintain good health through our primary care health services for the whole family.
Bucksport Regional Health Center
110 Broadwayhttps://www.bucksportrhc.com
Bucksport Regional Health Center is dedicated to helping each patient get healthy and stay healthy by offering a wide variety of health care services for all ages. Family Medicine We help each patient achieve and maintain good health through our primary care health services for the whole family.
Independent Bookstore
One of the last independent book stores in Maine. Owned by Andy Lacher who also offers a fine selection of wines for purchase.
7 locals recommend
BookStacks
71 Main StOne of the last independent book stores in Maine. Owned by Andy Lacher who also offers a fine selection of wines for purchase.
Food Scene
$$ American, Steakhouse, Seafood, Soups; Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence
24 locals recommend
MacLeod's Restaurant
63 Main St$$ American, Steakhouse, Seafood, Soups; Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence
$$ American, Seafood, Hamburgers, Ice Cream; Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence
22 locals recommend
Carrier's Mainely Lobster
10 ME-46$$ American, Seafood, Hamburgers, Ice Cream; Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence
$$ Seafood, Sandwiches, Hamburgers, Ice Cream; Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence
13 locals recommend
Crosby's Drive-In
30 Duck Cove Rd$$ Seafood, Sandwiches, Hamburgers, Ice Cream; Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence
Spectacular view of the Penobscot Narrows Bridge; Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence
Harbor View Grille
Spectacular view of the Penobscot Narrows Bridge; Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence
Verona Wine and Design is new to Bucksport and is a treasure not to be missed! Offering a selection of wines and a limited, but varied, menu of appetizers, soups, sandwiches and desserts, VWD brings to Bucksport a classy, but relaxed, place to have lunch or dinner. Seating is offered both inside (air conditioned) and outside on a lovely patio. On your way out, peruse the wines and the owner's hand-made (from wine-barrel) items offered for sale. And, please tell Colleen and Mike (the owners) that Sally from VI says 'hi'.
20 locals recommend
Verona Wine and Design
77 Main StVerona Wine and Design is new to Bucksport and is a treasure not to be missed! Offering a selection of wines and a limited, but varied, menu of appetizers, soups, sandwiches and desserts, VWD brings to Bucksport a classy, but relaxed, place to have lunch or dinner. Seating is offered both inside (air conditioned) and outside on a lovely patio. On your way out, peruse the wines and the owner's hand-made (from wine-barrel) items offered for sale. And, please tell Colleen and Mike (the owners) that Sally from VI says 'hi'.
A local favorite, the ice cream shop on Main St, Wahl's Dairy Port, offers lots of textures, types and flavors of ice cream. The ice cream shop has been in existence for as long as I can remember (and I'm 60!) and it is a place that local residents love to go to, especially at the end of a hot summer's day!
22 locals recommend
Wahl's Dairy Port
79 Main StA local favorite, the ice cream shop on Main St, Wahl's Dairy Port, offers lots of textures, types and flavors of ice cream. The ice cream shop has been in existence for as long as I can remember (and I'm 60!) and it is a place that local residents love to go to, especially at the end of a hot summer's day!
Family restaurant and pub serving homemade dishes such as lobster macaroni and cheese, specialty pizza, burgers and fresh seafood.
14 locals recommend
Glenn's Place
214 US-1Family restaurant and pub serving homemade dishes such as lobster macaroni and cheese, specialty pizza, burgers and fresh seafood.
Parks & Nature
Craig Pond
A local favorite for fresh-water swimming.
The US Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Fish Hatchery supports the recovery of endangered Atlantic salmon in Maine. Nature trails connect to the adjacent Great Pond Mountain Wildlands.
Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery - Hatchery Building
306 Hatchery RoadThe US Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Fish Hatchery supports the recovery of endangered Atlantic salmon in Maine. Nature trails connect to the adjacent Great Pond Mountain Wildlands.
Fort Point State Park is a publicly owned recreation area overlooking Penobscot Bay from the easternmost tip of Cape Jellison in the town of Stockton Springs, Maine. The state park features the Fort Point Light and includes the remnants of the site of historic Fort Pownall.The park was opened in 1974 and offers hiking trails, picnicking, and fishing.
14 locals recommend
Fort Point State Park
207 Lighthouse RdFort Point State Park is a publicly owned recreation area overlooking Penobscot Bay from the easternmost tip of Cape Jellison in the town of Stockton Springs, Maine. The state park features the Fort Point Light and includes the remnants of the site of historic Fort Pownall.The park was opened in 1974 and offers hiking trails, picnicking, and fishing.
Sandy Point lies on the Penobscot River just across from Verona Island. A 100-acre preserve protects the sand and gravel Sandy Point Beach for public use. You can swim, picnic and sunbathe here.
Sandy Point
Sandy Point lies on the Penobscot River just across from Verona Island. A 100-acre preserve protects the sand and gravel Sandy Point Beach for public use. You can swim, picnic and sunbathe here.
The Meadow Farm HRS Sanctuary comprises 475 acres of abandoned farmland in the form of woods, rolling hills, and dry and wet meadows.
Sandy Point Game Management Area
The Meadow Farm HRS Sanctuary comprises 475 acres of abandoned farmland in the form of woods, rolling hills, and dry and wet meadows.
Sears Island was a new discovery for us-- and, it is now a favorite place to go for an easy and lovely hike and for spectacular views of the Penobscot Bay area. There are trails throughout the island (the largest uninhabited island on the east coast of the US) and the beach area (5+ miles) all around the island is stunning with its various rock/ledge formations and sandy to pebbly type of beach. If you choose to walk the beach, it is recommended that you go during low tide.
20 locals recommend
Sears Island
Sears Island was a new discovery for us-- and, it is now a favorite place to go for an easy and lovely hike and for spectacular views of the Penobscot Bay area. There are trails throughout the island (the largest uninhabited island on the east coast of the US) and the beach area (5+ miles) all around the island is stunning with its various rock/ledge formations and sandy to pebbly type of beach. If you choose to walk the beach, it is recommended that you go during low tide.
Moose Point State Park is a day-use recreation area located in Searsport, Maine, near the Belfast town line. The state park overlooks Penobscot Bay off U.S. Route 1 and features panoramic views, hiking trails, tidal pools, and picnicking facilities.
51 locals recommend
Moose Point State Park
310 W Main StMoose Point State Park is a day-use recreation area located in Searsport, Maine, near the Belfast town line. The state park overlooks Penobscot Bay off U.S. Route 1 and features panoramic views, hiking trails, tidal pools, and picnicking facilities.
Alamoosook Lake
Alamoosook Lake is a favorite swimming location for the locals!