Parks & Nature
This great hike will take you to the top of an old quarry. Stone from the quarry was used on monuments in Washington, D.C. DO NOT jump off the rocks into the water, it's quick dangerous. The hike is steep, but quick, with rewarding views at the top.
7 locals recommend
Mount Waldo
This great hike will take you to the top of an old quarry. Stone from the quarry was used on monuments in Washington, D.C. DO NOT jump off the rocks into the water, it's quick dangerous. The hike is steep, but quick, with rewarding views at the top.
A really cool old fort built on the Penobscot River. No gold here, but a restored fort with lots of nooks and crannies to explore. They often host special events (think pirates, or civil war reenactments or even "Fright at the Fort" on Halloween).
It's also home to the tallest observatory in a bridge, in the entire world. Great views after you take the elevator ride to the top.
140 locals recommend
Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory
740 Ft Knox RdA really cool old fort built on the Penobscot River. No gold here, but a restored fort with lots of nooks and crannies to explore. They often host special events (think pirates, or civil war reenactments or even "Fright at the Fort" on Halloween).
It's also home to the tallest observatory in a bridge, in the entire world. Great views after you take the elevator ride to the top.
Really great walk along the river, through a working shipyard and across the Belfast Footbridge. Local shops and restaurants line the town side of the walk.
18 locals recommend
Belfast Harbor Walk
Belfast Harbor WalkReally great walk along the river, through a working shipyard and across the Belfast Footbridge. Local shops and restaurants line the town side of the walk.
Once inhabited by residents but now taken back by nature, this island is close and you can drive over the causeway and park for a nice hike on the beach or head on the road through the center of the island.
20 locals recommend
Sears Island
Once inhabited by residents but now taken back by nature, this island is close and you can drive over the causeway and park for a nice hike on the beach or head on the road through the center of the island.
Dorothea Dix Park
A very nice local park with trails that lead down to the river.
A drive to the top takes you to Winterport's own organic, town-owned blueberry fields. During picking season, feel free to pick as many as you can (without eating them all, that's the trick!).
Blueberry Hill Road
Blueberry Hill RoadA drive to the top takes you to Winterport's own organic, town-owned blueberry fields. During picking season, feel free to pick as many as you can (without eating them all, that's the trick!).
Essentials
Local restaurant recommendations
Hannaford Supermarket
383 Wilson StGreat food selection here and 10 minutes from Winterport.
The DryDock Restaurant
279 S Main StBreakfast and Lunch restaurant.
Incredible local tea store that blends all their own teas. Relaxing tea lounge with wine and baked goods service. Their shop has all the things a tea lover only dreams of!
Tea Maineia
145 Main StIncredible local tea store that blends all their own teas. Relaxing tea lounge with wine and baked goods service. Their shop has all the things a tea lover only dreams of!
House of Pizza is a misnomer as they have so much more! Wraps, subs, pasta, and more! They also deliver starting at 5 PM, perfect if you want to settle in and let the food come to you.
6 locals recommend
Winterport House of Pizza
109 Main StHouse of Pizza is a misnomer as they have so much more! Wraps, subs, pasta, and more! They also deliver starting at 5 PM, perfect if you want to settle in and let the food come to you.
Food scene
The DryDock Restaurant
279 S Main StFrom scratch local restaurant.
Coastal Cafe & Bakery
23 E Main St