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Waldo County is located in mid-coast Maine on Penobscot Bay. Encompassing 734 square miles, Waldo County's 26 municipalities include Belfast (the county seat), Unity, Searsport, and 23 other rural towns. Waldo County area events include: Belfast Winter Carnival, Fleece Festival, Fourth of July, Strawberry Festival, Belfast Bay Festival, Downeast Chili Cookoff, and Open Farm Day.

Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad

One Depot Square, (Unity, Maine)

Belfast

Maine

800-392-5500

Take a ride along the scenic mid-coat bay aboard a colorful historic train. Narrative provided on every ride and appearances are made by the notorious Waldo Station Gang. Special seasonal trips include fall foliage, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Belfast Chamber of Commerce

29 Front Street, P.O. Box 58

Belfast

Maine

207-338-5900

Write or call for details regarding Waldo County accommodations, dining, shopping, recreation, events, and attractions.

Belfast City Park

Belfast

Maine

Completed in 1905 the Belfast City Park contains playground, tennis courts, baseball diamond, swimming pool, and picnic areas.

Belfast Historic Walking Tour

Belfast

Maine

More than 50 significant locations are described on a walking/driving tour of the Church Street Historic District and nearby establishments. Tour guide and map available free at the chamber of commerce and many town businesses.

Bryant Stove Works and Museum

Junction Highways 139 & 220 (Thorndike, Maine)

Belfast

Maine

207-568-366

Truly a unique and bizarre collection that includes antique stoves, pipe organs, doll circus, musical instruments, antique cars, and more. Like no other museum in the world, it's one-of-a-kind.

Colonial Theatre

163 High Street

Belfast

Maine

207-338-1930

Since 1912 the Colonial has presented movies and live performances. It's a National Historic Site and houses three theatres, two Perry Nut House elephants, one vintage popcorn machine, and an endless stream of films and performances.

Farmers' Market

Reny's Plaza - Junction Routes 1 & 3

Belfast

Maine

More than 25 vendors offer seasonal produce, handmade crafts, flowers, maple syrup, and field-grown vegetables.

Fort Knox State Historic Site

Rural Route #1, Box 1316 (Stockton, Springs)

Belfast

Maine

207-469-7719

Open daily, 9 a.m. to sunset, from May 1 to November 1. Guided tours available daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Named after Major General Henry Knox, the memorable features are the large Rodman cannon, granite construction, enlisted and officer quarters, exhibits, and displays. Numerous special events occur during the year including Civil War re-enactments, Fort Knox Bay Festival, Penobscot River Festival, and Spirits of Fort Knox.

Lighthouses

Various locations

Belfast

Maine

Popular area lighthouses include Fort Point Light (Stockton Springs), Grindle Point Light (Islesboro), Curtis Island Light (Camden Harbor), Rockland Breakwater Light (Rockland), Marshall Point Light, and Owls Head Light. Directions available in "The Heart of Coastal Maine" available from the Belfast Chamber of Commerce.

Penobscot Marine Museum

Church Street at US Route 1, (Searsport, Maine)

Belfast

Maine

207-548-2498

Enter the world of 19th-century seagoing families. The Museum's townscape format is designed to entertain and educate all ages. Knowledgeable docents tell historic tales of sea history and lore. The village of 10 historic buildings houses fine collections of marine memorabilia, artifacts, and art.

Waldo County Chamber of Commerce

Belfast

Maine

800-870-9934

Call for details about the many charming communities that make up Maine's Waldo County. Information includes accommodations, dining, attractions, recreation, and special events.

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