Check out this fun day itinerary from the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce.
Hop in a kayak and get a guided tour of the Bay. There’s a trip to suit your needs from beginner to expert. Water Walker, Sea Kayak Tours, has more than 20-years experience leading trips and will be happy to show you the way!
Enjoy one of the many festivals that Belfast has to offer during the summer. From Arts in the Park, to the Celtic Festival, to Summerfest, there’s something going on every day. Check our calendar for a full listing.
For the kids – Belfast City Park is a great place to set the kids free. The playground has been recently refurbished, tennis is free for the taking (just sign up in advance), and the pebble beach is perfect for hunting for shells and seaglass.
For those who want to see the Maine coast from above, try a ride aboard Coastal Helicopters. Experience breathtaking vistas and expanses of color that guarantee a visual thrill for everyone.
The Belfast area is known for its density of artists and galleries. Every Friday evening, join the Belfast Arts Gallery Walk of over 15 galleries. In the summer, we close Main Street for a performing arts series, just to add to the fun!
See a movie. Our local theater presents the latest movies at the best prices and all set in a revitalized art-deco theatre. You can’t miss it – it’s the building with the elephant on top!
Stop in for dinner at one of our restaurants. Darby’s, on High Street, was built in 1865 and has operated continuously as a bar or restaurant for 140 years. Sit at the historic bar and rub elbows with locals and visitors alike. Three Tides, located on the waterfront, offers an eclectic bar menu, the freshest oysters and lobster. While you’re there, try one of the many beers from their brewery, crafted right next door. Or, try one our other favorites for a traditional meal of chowder, fried clams, and homemade pie. Check our web site for a list of delicious opportunities, including Anglers Restaurant just up the road in Searsport, The Weathervane, a local tradition for more than 20 years, Dockside where you’ll find delicious lobster and crab rolls,and Rollies, either in Searsport or Belfast for a fun atmosphere and great food.
