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Explore Belfast

Things to Do  

Museum in the Streets

Museum in the Streets, Belfast

 Dabs Says:  If you visit Belfast, you might want to print out the Museum in the Streets map on the attached website or check with the Belfast Historical Society at 10 Market Street to see if they have a printed guide. The signs are in both English and French.There are 30 panels with old... 

Jeweled Turret Inn

Jeweled Turret Inn, Belfast

 Dabs Says:  Even if you are not planning on staying in Belfast, be sure to go by the Jeweled Turret Inn, a beautiful Victorian home built in 1898 for a local attorney, James S. Harriman. The inn is named for the jewel like stained glass in one of the turrets. 

Porcupine Emporium

Porcupine  Emporium, Belfast

 BabciaMaine Says:  The wooden carvings outside this shop appear to be recent creations mirroring the barnacle encrusted ones at the harbor shore. Be sure to search out both 

Hotels  

Colonial Gables Oceanfront Village

 1 Review and 105 Opinions  We stayed in the motel section of the village. The view from the little balcony was nice and there... 

Restaurants  

The Weathervane: Not Leaving Hungry!

The Weathervane: Not Leaving Hungry!, Belfast

 painterdave Says:  When arriving in Belfast this was the first place I tried for lobster. I was not disappointed. They serve you a lot of food while having fun. The Weathervane was started years ago and has been a well known mom and pop restaurant that has blossomed into many restaurants owned... 

The Three Tides: Fancy Diggings!

The Three Tides: Fancy Diggings!, Belfast

 painterdave Says:  I have eaten here twice, liked the ambience, the staff and mainly the food. They have some great appetizers besides the seafood fare that is the standard for coastal Maine. The Tides has two eating areas, one lower kind of for groups, and one upper on a deck. While the view... 

White Cottage Snack Shack: Seafood and Fries

White Cottage Snack Shack: Seafood and Fries, Belfast

 painterdave Says:  South of Belfast is the small village of Lincolnville and when you drive past the big white restaurant called Lincolnville Lobster Pound look to the left and there is a spit of land where a small cottage sits. Here is a cheaper seafood place where you can order and sit... 

White Cottage Snack Shack: Seafood and Fries

White Cottage Snack Shack: Seafood and Fries, Belfast

 painterdave Says:  South of Belfast is the small village of Lincolnville and when you drive past the big white restaurant called Lincolnville Lobster Pound look to the left and there is a spit of land where a small cottage sits. Here is a cheaper seafood place where you can order and sit... 

Young's Lobster Shore Pound Wharf: Get Lobsters Here

Young's Lobster Shore Pound Wharf: Get Lobsters Here, Belfast

 painterdave Says:  This is my favorite place to get lobster in Belfast. I tried three different restaurants, and this place came out tops, not only because of the fresh lobster direct from their own holding tank, but from the view. When you arrive at Youngs you walk through a barn kind of... 

Young's Lobster Pound: Eat at a lobster pound

Young's Lobster Pound: Eat at a lobster pound, Belfast

 Dabs Says:  Maine is famous for it's lobster pounds, I'm not sure if they are all like this one but I suspect they are similar. This is absolutely no frills dining, you park in the dirt lot, enter what can best be described as a hangar, look around at rows and rows of sea green... 

Dudley's Diner: breakfast was very good

Dudley's Diner: breakfast was very good, Belfast

 BabciaMaine Says:  Locals frequent this diner withgood reason good coffee open early large portions low prices bacon and eggs 

Shopping  

Coyote Moon: Whimsical accesories and more

Coyote Moon: Whimsical accesories and more, Belfast

 painterdave Says:  This shop is what I would term a "womans" shop with clothes, "accesories" and what they term as whimsical kind of things. Whimsical.....well, they get a lot of folks coming in who are tourists, and if you are into whimsical, I recommend it. The things here are not from a... 

Shamrock Thistle and Rose: Irish plaids and woolens

Shamrock Thistle and Rose: Irish plaids and woolens, Belfast

 BabciaMaine Says:  Lovely clothing music and imported glassware with Celtic music are a few of the wares offered I may return for a woolen cloak soft and supple to the touch 

Local Customs  

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cobbler

The historical society has a small museum that is interesting if you want to know more about the history of the town . There is a jar at the door to leave a donation. This photo is of the weather vane at the next building which implies there was a cobbler working there at some poiunt in time.

located 10 Market Street in Belfast
open Thurs through Monday 11 to 4until Labor day fri and Sat till Columbus day closed after Columbus Day

Updated Sep 20, 2003

Phone: 207 338 9229

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Warnings and Dangers  

Watch out for Canadians posing as giant lobsters!

Watch out for Canadians posing as giant lobsters!, Belfast

 Dabs Says:  Oddly, Robert seemed to enjoy having his picture taken in goofy poses, I rarely had to even ask him to pose with giant lobsters or poke his head into one of those tourist cutouts. But I don't think he wanted me to take a picture with my camera as well as his... 

The bears are everywhere

The bears are everywhere, Belfast

 BabciaMaine Says:  Although there were numerous bears everywhere on the sidewalks none seemed particularly threatening :>)). Here the waterfront bear is guarding the harbor area 

What to Pack  

it is all inside your head
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slinky bear

Miscellaneous: Bring your sense of humor and imagination and you will have a fantastic time in Belfast a very whimsical and hisdtoric town

Written Sep 20, 2003

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Off The Beaten Path  

Walk across Penobscot Bay
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Belfast bridges

There is a bridge called footpath road that crosses the bay along side the route one bridge . It is only accessable on foot and would make a great stroll and spot for photo ops

Written Sep 20, 2003

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Favorites  

bear on the hilltop
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BabciaMaine 184 reviews
bear reaching for star

Favorite thing: Wandering the streets with my favorite companion and discovering funny bears and intriqing shops was fun but our personal family research was wonderful

Fondest memory: meeting a new "relative"

Written Sep 20, 2003

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