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Acadia Mainland Coast Private Driving Tour

By Island Wonders Tour Company
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Overview

Your tourguide will pick you up from your hotel and we will travel Route 1 South to the Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory Tower, the tallest bridge observatory in the world! On the same site, high on the banks of the Penobscot River, is Maine's fully intact Fort Knox. The historic Cadillac granite fort is open for your exploration. We'll bring flashlights for the dark spaces! It's an amazing place for kids of all ages! From here we can continue south on Route 1 to Belfast, Maine. Free from the crowds of Bar Harbor, this historic fishing port has a unique life all it's own. Go to mainstreetmaine.org/belfast for more info on the belfast waterfront. The wharf walk and walking bridge, restaurants, shops, and more, right there on the Belfast waterfront. On the way are multiple choices for other stops including an old quarry, an island beach trail, Fort Point Lighthouse, Searsport Maritime Museum, and more! This trip can start earlier or later, and end when you want (up to 9 hours).

Activity location

  • Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory
    • 740 Fort Knox Rd
    • 04981, Prospect, Maine, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory
    • 740 Fort Knox Rd
    • 04981, Prospect, Maine, United States

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    A fun, friendly, flexible local tour guide.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Plenty of time to stop for lunch or as you wish. Plenty of restaurants or lovely picnic spots too.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Snacks
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission to Penobscot Narrows Bridge Observatory Tower and Fort Knox State Historic Site
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Tallest bridge observatory tower in the world. 360 degree panoramas of the surrounding areas!
Fort Knox Historic Site
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Fort Knox was established in 1844 to protect the Penobscot River Valley against a possible future British naval incursion. Come explore the fort and discover this treasure of Maine and United States history. The Fort Knox Historic Site features one of the best-preserved examples of coastal defense fortifications constructed in the mid-1800s. It is America's first fort named after Major General Henry Knox.
Fort Point Light
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Historic lighthouse on site of historic fort and oceanfront state park.
Searsport (Pass by)
See the widow walks of the historic sea captains' Victorian homes of seaside Searsport. Visit the Maritime Museum, check out the unique Main Street shops, or explore the coast.
Belfast
  • 1h
One of the best kept secrets on the coast! Visit Belfast's fully accessible waterfront with it's unique shops, restaurants, pier, and amazing walking bridge!
Frankfort
  • 1h 30m
If you want to take a side adventure to an amazing old quarry in the Maine countryside, just up the Penobscot River is the Mt. Waldo Quarry. Follow the old quarry road (steep, wide path, no climbing, but a steep ascent.) up the mountain for 1 mile, and discover a piece of Maine's past left behind on top of Mt. Waldo. Follow the loop trail all the way around the quarry for some awesome photo opportunities. Enjoy the incredible views, and an unforgettable experience!
Castine (Pass by)
Historic coastal village. Home of Maine Maritime Academy.

Location

Activity location

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    Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory
    • 740 Fort Knox Rd
    • 04981, Prospect, Maine, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory
    • 740 Fort Knox Rd
    • 04981, Prospect, Maine, United States

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