Heading east and then south on US 1 from Bangor, one hits the craggy Maine coastline within 20 minutes. On the way we passed the town of Bucksport (which we have explored in the past) and made our first stop on Verona Island. The Maine countryside is pretty with wildflowers all over the place and lush green forests.
The next stop was in Searsport, Maine. Searsport harbor is an excellent sheltered anchorage, covering an area of roughly 2 by 3 miles (3 by 5 km), with a controlling depth of 40 feet (12 m) at mean low water and an average tidal fluctuation of 10 feet (3.0 m). Half the town is a living maritime museum where boats are still repaired, and many classic boats displayed. he town is known as “the home of the famous sea captains” and the “Antique Capital of Maine”.
Mosman Park is a well-maintained waterfront park in Searsport, Maine, offering scenic views of Penobscot Bay and Sears Island. It features direct access to the shore via steps. The park is praised for its relaxing atmosphere and historical significance—dedicated in 1923 to World War I veterans.
Located at the mouth of the Passagassawakeag River and on Penobscot Bay, the charming town of Belfast has it all! Seafood and a hip brewery on a working waterfront, one of Maine’s best vegetarian restaurants, the iconic Belfast Co-op, the art-deco Colonial Theatre, art galleries, antiques, renowned book shops, the oldest shoe store in America, and the largest, year-round Maine farmers’ market with 70+ vendors.
Michael was in his element with the maritime museum and Elsa discovered the best frozen, homemade key lime pie from a food truck in Belfast!
