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BELFAST COMMON – An open, harbor-side
park that slopes toward the water with picnic
tables and the best views. Great for kids and
dogs. Home to the Celtic Music Festival, fairs
and gatherings. Traditional end-point of the
Trek Across Maine bike ride.
THE FOOTBRIDGE – Dedicated as a memorial
recognizing those who died in World War I,
the Armistice Bridge offers a leisurely way
to cross the river to East Belfast by foot or
bike with terrific views of town. A perfect
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BELFAST HARBOR CITY LANDING – Public
boat launch at the bottom of Main Street
with easy access to shorefront parks. A
short stroll uphill to many fine restaurants,
art galleries, farmer’s market, movie theater, pubs and shopping.
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This long-awaited $1.5 million project
ensures that Belfast’s harbor will remain
accessible for everyone to enjoy for generations to come. Headed by City Planner
Wayne Marshall, the harbor walk was
begun, in part, because of the development
of the new Front Street Shipyard. Funded
by the city itself, along with state and federal
agencies, the walk officially opened in
November 2013. Make use of it next time
you’re downtown!
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HERITAGE
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Castine, Belfast, Brooklin
Trips Daily 9-12 & 1-4, Sunset & bioluminescent night paddles!
207-866-3506 17 Sea St., Castine, ME www.castinekayak.com
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shopping at a gallery or boutique, see what’s
going on at The Boathouse, play some Frisbee
or fly a kite in the park, rest for a moment on
a bench, and take home memories of the
view with your camera.
The new Belfast Harbor Walk allows residents and visitors to stroll, bike or jog the
half-mile stretch along the downtown coast,
from the Armistice footbridge, where one
can fish while staring out to sea, to Steamboat Landing Park, home to many festivals,
activities, weddings, events and concerts.
Along the way, stop to park your bike on one
of the new racks, grab a local beer and some
BBQ and have a picnic lunch, do a little
nestled in the amazing
waterfront area of
Belfast, We offer one
of the best selections
of Maine Craft Brews
on draft in the area!
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PARK – Another great waterfront
park in the heart of downtown, with picnic
areas and north Passagassawakeag
River views. Site of special events such
as Arts in the Park and Belfast Summer
Nights concerts.
The New Belfast Harbor Walk
One of Belfast’s many charms is
that its busiest downtown block
ends, quite literally, at the ocean.
But until this year, pedestrian
access to the picturesque shoreline
was limited.
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STEAMBOAT LANDING – Just below the
Common, right on the water’s edge,
Steamboat Landing is an 800-foot shoreline walk with a playing field, appointed
with a large community rental space, The
Boathouse, that hosts parties, meetings
and events like the Belfast Harborfest.
View from the Harbor Walk at Front Street Shipyard looking out toward Penobscot Bay
CASTINE KAYAK ADVENTURES
ARMISTICE BRIDGE
(THE FOOTBRIDGE)
MARSHALL
WHARF
(207)338-8900
frontstpub.com
37 Front ST., Belfast
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76 Silver St., Waterville, ME 04901
207.872.7077
33A Front St., Belfast, ME 04915
207.338.3385
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Cruise some of
the world’s most
beautiful waters
here in mid-coast
Maine. At the end
of the day, bring
your boat to New
England’s most
capable yacht yard
for the care she
deserves. Repairs,
refits, storage and
dockage available.
Belfast,Maine
207-930-3740
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Photo: Cassidy Parmley, Belfast Harbor
2014 www.belfastmaine.org
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