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Named one of the coolest small towns in America by USA Today, Belfast sits on a hill overlooking the breathtaking tidal waters of Penobscot Bay. Settled in 1765, Belfast’s past and present speak of its creativity, innovation, tradition, community, and independence. It is the economic hub and county seat of Waldo County with a dynamic working waterfront, picturesque sea captains’ mansions, the country’s oldest shoe store, and more art galleries than any city its size in the state. Within minutes of leaving Rte. 1, you enter a landscape that melds the natural world of woods and waters with a vibrant rhythm of art and commerce.

See & Do Sampler:

Museum in the Streets, a self-guided walking tour through downtown Belfast, is a great way to introduce yourself to this city of many stories.

Want to know more? The Belfast Historical Society and Museum are footsteps away.

Year-round, you can explore more than 19 galleries within walking distance of the docks; see the finest sea captains’ mansions in America; find unique gifts at the many shops and boutiques; and dine on the best vegetarian food, seafood, gourmet food, or just a great burger and fries, all on foot.

Catch a show at the Art Deco-style Colonial Theatre, the only building in town with a giant elephant on the roof. Have a picnic in one of the many parks or take your four-legged friend for a romp in the leash-free Dog Park.

You’ll adore the many festivals like the Maritime Heritage Festival, Arts in the Park, and the Celtic Celebration, and New Year’s by the Bay festivities are a must for the whole family.