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Local Activities
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Acadia National Park
The First National Park East of the Mississippi River
People have been drawn to the rugged coast of Maine throughout history. Awed by its beauty and diversity, early 20th-century visionaries donated the land that became Acadia National Park. The park is home to many plants and animals, and the tallest mountain on the U.S. Atlantic coast. Today visitors come to Acadia to hike granite peaks, bike historic carriage roads, or relax and enjoy the scenery.
Bar Harbor - 45 minutes to one hour drive
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Baxter State Park
Climb and hike Mt. Katahdin |
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Fort Knox State Historic Site
Come explore the Fort and discover this treasure of Maine and United States History. Fort Knox is open May 1 - October 31, from 9:00 - sunset. The grounds are open year round for your visiting pleasure. The newly constructed Penobscot Narrows Bridge boasts an observation tower, rising 420’ above sea level, which may only be accessed through the Fort. The observation tower provides a breathtaking view of the Penobscot River Valley, and is the only observatory like it in the Western Hemisphere!
Prospect - 10-15 minute drive |
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Fort Point State Park
Picnic tables with a waterfront view, pier and floats for fishing and boating, and access to a scenic bicycling trip are some of the top reasons to visit Fort Point State Park. Located about three miles off U.S. Route 1 in Stockton Springs, and named for the point of which Gov. Thomas Pownall established Fort Pownall in 1759, Fort Point State Park occupies a long peninsula with panoramic views of the Penobscot River and Penobscot Bay. On its 120 acres, the park features more than a mile of rocky shore, a tidal sandbar, and diverse habitat for a variety of plants and animals. Opened in 1974, the park also includes Fort Point State Historic Site and the Fort Point Light Station.
Stockton Springs - 10 minutes drive |
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Moose Point State Park
Take a break at Moose Point State Park to enjoy an afternoon picnic and the views of Penobscot Bay. Located off US Route 1, Moose Point is a popular place for travelers along this scenic coastal route. Relax in an evergreen grove, explore tidal pools, take a walk on the park's trails, or just enjoy the views.
Searsport - 5 minutes away |
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Penobscot Marine Museum
Our collection is varied. We have several boat barns featuring everything from a classic 1950s Beals Island lobster boat to pleasure craft and commercial boats from the early 20th century. We have a world-class collection of 19th century marine art featuring Thomas and James Buttersworth, Robert Salmon, and Antonio Jacobsen. Exhibits include "Working the Bay," a virtual history of the 19th century in Penobscot Bay towns; "Travels to the Pacific Rim," a glimpse of life aboard a vessel captained by a Searsport native, trading in the Orient in the late 1800s; and "Challenge of the Downeaster," the story of Maine's seafaring and shipbuilding industry from the early 1800s. Our collection is housed in five different buildings, all dating from the first half of the 19th century. One is furnished with typical 19th-century sea captain artifacts and furniture. In addition we have new Exhibits annually.
Searsport - less than 5 minutes drive |
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Lighthouses in Mid-Coast Maine
There are 9 lighthouses within an hour drive of Searsport: Brown's Head Lighthouse, Curtis Island Lighthouse, Fort Point Lighthouse, Gilkey Harbor Lighthouse, Goose Rocks Lighthouse, Heron Neck Lighthouse, Indian Island Lighthouse, Owls Head Light House, Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse |
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Whale Watch/Puffin Watch
Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co.
Boothbay Whale Watch
Capn Fish's Whale Watch
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Drive the coastline while visiting all of the antique shops, variety of others, and flea markets. |
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Visit the Moosehead Lakes Region while looking for moose |
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Fish, swim, canoe, or hike Lake St. George. |
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Camden Snow Bowl
Featuring skiing, snowboarding, tubing, snowshoing, and The US National Toboggan Championships
Camden - 45 minutes drive from Searsport |
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Sugarloaf
Sugarloaf is located in the heart of Carrabassett Valley, which was carved by the Carrabassett River and is surrounded by Maine's Western Mountains. Maine's largest cities, Portland and Bangor, offer major airport service to Sugarloaf. Boston and Montreal are only four hours away.
Maine's second highest peak at 4,237 ft. Only lift-serviced above-treeline skiing in the East.
Featuring Concerts, dining and nightlife, kid's tubing, antigravity complex, sports & fitness center
Carrabasset Valley - approx. 2 hour drive from Searsport |
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Sunday River
Sunday River features 131 trails spread across eight interconnected mountain peaks, each offering a distinct experience. The resort is serviced by a network of 18 lifts, including four high-speed quads, ensuring easy access to every corner of the resort. Below you can learn a little bit around the terrain and character of each peak.
Featuring snow tubing, ice skating, fireworks, dog sledding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, indoor recreation (laser tag, climbing wall, arcade, mini-bowling), and movies.
Newry - approx. 2 1/2 hour drive from Searsport |
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Fresh Water Fishing
Fish for trout and bass in surrounding lakes, ponds and streams
Maine Office of Tourism |
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