Things To Do
Front Street Pub
The bar Heather worked in for years. The best burgers around, and a great beer selection.
Delvino's Grill & Pasta House
Heather also worked here for years. The best meal available in Belfast can be found here (we suggest the mushroom sacchetti or the chicken parmesan).
Harborwalk Restaurant
Attached the The Front Street Pub, serving a similar menu with a more family-friendly vibe.
Front Street Shipyard
Along the Belfast Harborwalk, you can walk through a working shipyard. If you catch the right time, you can see them taking boats in and out of the water on the travel lift. At the far end of the shipyard just under the high bridge there is a pedestrian bridge that offers a great view of Belfast Harbor
Young's Lobster Pound
Best place in Belfast to get lobster! BYO tablecloth, appetizers, and drinks to enjoy your lobster at one of their available picnic tables right on the water, or have them cooked for you and packaged up to take back to where you are staying.
The Hoot
The best breakfast available in the area! Lots of locally sourced produce and meats.
Chase's Daily
Coffee shop with great pastries and a farmer's market in the summer.
Belfast Harbor Walk
You can walk along the Belfast waterfront on a paved trail that takes you from the Belfast Boathouse and Steamboat Landing Park through the Front Street Shipyard and across the pedestrian bridge for great views of Belfast Harbor. There are historical markers along the way to learn more about the history of Belfast.
Reny's Department Store
"A Maine Adventure". Come for the "if they don't have it, you don't need it" experience, stay for some very cool collectables (may I suggest a mug that tells you how to eat a lobster?).
Katwalk
A women's boutique clothing store owned by one of the owners of Front Street Pub. They also carry fun accessories and local goods.
Maiden Cliff
A good intermediate to easy hike, lovely view of Lake Megunticook from the top.
Bald Rock Mountain
Another good easy to intermediate hike, lovely views of Penobscot Bay.
Camden Hills State Park
You can hike or drive to the top for a beautiful view of Camden Harbor and Penobscot Bay.
Belfast Rail Trail
An easy walk along the Penobscot River from Belfast Harbor.
Trove - Artisan Made Goods
Trove is a locally owned artisan boutique and gift shop nestled in historic downtown Searsport. Inspired by the artistry and beauty of Maine, Trove features a carefully curated collection of one of a kind contemporary and functional handcrafted goods. Wander in and find your favorite treasure today.
Hey Sailor!
Tacos, Art, Booze What more is there to say?
Farnsworth Art Museum
If you're going to be sticking around the area a little longer, this is a great museum dedicated to American and Maine-inspired art. It's also a lovely drive down Route 1 to get there from Belfast.
Penobscot Narrows Bridge & Observatory
If you like heights, you can take an elevator to the top of the highest public bridge observatory in the world for stunning 360 degree views of Penobscot Bay, the Penobscot River, and the Maine countryside.
Acadia National Park
If staying in the area, or thinking about making a longer trip to Maine, Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor should be high on your list. Cadillac Mountain and downtown Bar Harbor would be the highlights. You have to register online ahead of time to enter Acadia or drive or hike to the top of Cadillac.
Big Chicken Barn Books
If you're going to make the drive to Acadia, this a must-stop right on the way. Exactly what it sounds like, a big old chicken barn with antiques on the first floor and books on the second. It is easy to lose a few hours exploring here.