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Things to do in the Bucksport Bay Area |
| Bucksport Walking Map & Visitor Guide |
| Visiting Bucksport? Stop in the Chamber office located at 52 Main Street to pick up a copy of the Bucksport Walking Map & Visitor Guide. For your convenience the map & guide is also available for download (PDF). |
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| Town of Bucksport |
Alamo Theater & Northeast Historic Film
Located on Main Street in Bucksport, N.H.F., is a nationally recognized film archive of historic New England footage. The Alamo houses a museum exhibit, a 120-seat theater, offices, technical services, and storage. The Theater Store is open Monday through Friday, 9;00 am - 4:00 pm, plus Saturdays during July and August. For additional information, 379 Main Street call 207-469-0924 or visit their Website. |
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Buck Cemetery and The Foot
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| Many visitors to Bucksport, Maine have seen the gravestone of the town's founder, Jonathan Buck (1719-1795), on which there is a fault shaped like a human foot. A legend has developed which attempts to explain the presence of the fault, supposedly caused the curse of a witch condemned to death by Buck. Located on Main Street in Bucksport (across the street from the Shop ‘N Save, at the intersection of Rt. 1 and Rt. 15). View the famous tombstone with ample parking provided. Stop by the Chamber of Commerce before you visit pick up a copy of the story of Bucksport's Founder - Jonathan Buck. Is the legend fact or fiction? Read more>> |
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Buck Memorial Library - This unique architectural structure is located on Main Street in Bucksport, Maine. Built in 1887 at an approximate cost of $20,000.00, the library was provided by Richard Pike Buck, grandson of Colonel Jonathan Buck, founder of Bucksport.
Hours: Open - Mon through Fri - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sat 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Story Hour - Wed 10:30 am and Sat 10:00 am. |
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| Bucksport Cultural Arts Center: The mission of The Bucksport Area Cultural Arts Society is to stimulate the arts within the community and schools, provide a suitable space for the performing arts which is also audience friendly, provide work and display areas that enable a strong community and academic arts program, and promote life-long learning experiences for the citizens of Bucksport. Your charitable contributions will help assure the future of live theatre in Bucksport, Maine. BCT operates under the auspices of BACAS, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. |
| Bucksport Golf Club - Located on Rt. 46 in Bucksport. This is the longest 9-hole golf course in the State of Maine. An 18 hole course with 2 chipping greens, a pro shop, driving range, club and cart storage / rentals, club repairs, pull-cart rental, snack bar, lounge and banquet facilities. Phone: 207-469-7612. |
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Bucksport Historical Society
The Bucksport Historical Society maintains a museum in the old railroad station located on Main Street in Bucksport. The Museum is open July and August on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Read more>> |
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Bucksport Waterfront Park
Walk this scenic brick walkway that runs from the Bucksport/Verona Bridge to Sprague point, overlooking the harbor with fantastic views of Fort Knox. Historical markers, docking, picnic tables, gazebo and a restroom available. |
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| Bucks Mills Rod and Gun Club - PO Box 793, Bucksport, ME 04416 Phone: 207-469-7405 |
| Family Snowmobile Club - We have been organized for over 35 years and have over 70 miles of trails in the Bucksport and Orland area. The trail system connects to our neighbors in Orrington and Dedham. P.O. Box 1638, Bucksport, ME 04416 |
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Verso Paper Mill Located on Main Street in Bucksport. The Mill produces high quality magazine paper for 24 of the top 25 magazines in the US. Tours are currently unavailable due to security issues. For additional information, call 207-469-1322. Visit their Website. |
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| East Orland |
| Atlantic Salmon Museum: This small museum is part of Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery. It’s open daily 12-3 during the summer. There’s a picnic area on Craig Pond. Located in East Orland off Route 1 on Alamoosook Lake Phone: 207-469-2803. |
| Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery: This is the oldest fish hatchery in the U.S. first opened in 1871. It was re-opened in 2001. It has a large visitor center. Open year-round, 8-3. Located in East Orland off Route 1 on Alamoosook Lake Phone: 207-469-2803. |
| Orland |
| Hike Great Pond Mountain - From the Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery, drive through the parking lot and bear right on the trail 0.9 miles. From the hatchery is the Mt. trailhead. There is a brochure box at the base of the foot trail. Park on the roadside, distance to the summit is about 1 mile (1,038). Download Brochure here |
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H.O.M.E. established in 1970 as a craft cooperative, is a multi-faceted organization involved in economic reconstruction and social rehabilitation. In its 30+ years of existence, it has grown from the single retail store where home crafters could sell their goods into a small community offering jobs, food, education, temporary shelter and home ownership to people and families in need. Located on Rt. 1 in Orland. Craft Shop, woodworking shop, weaving, leather & pottery studios. Phone: 207-469-7961. Visit their Website. |
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Orland Historical Society - Located on Rt. 174, in Orland Village. The Museum is open July, August and September on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Tools, housewares, pictures and documents of local area. Mineral collection. Military uniforms from several wars. Indian artifacts. Formerly a grange hall, prior to that a store. |
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| Prospect |
Fort Knox is located on the west bank of the Penobscot River in Prospect, Maine, in an area known as the Penobscot Narrows, Fort Knox is one of the best preserved fortifications on the New England seacoast. The Fort has many architectural features present only to itself, as well as a rich history behind it's cannon batteries.
The newly constructed Penobscot Narrows Bridge boasts an observation tower, rising 420’ above sea level, which may only be accessed through the Fort. Set to open this spring the observation tower will provide a breathtaking view of the Penobscot River Valley, and is the only observatory like it in the Western Hemisphere!
Admission Fees
Fort Knox
$3.00 Adults
$1.00 Children 5 - 11
Children under 5 and Seniors over 65 are free!
For More Information about The Fort visit their website by clicking here |
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Picnic tables with a waterfront view, pier and floats for fishing and boating, and access to a scenic bicycling trip are some of the top reasons to visit Fort Point State Historic Site. Located about three miles off U.S. Route 1 in Stockton Springs, and named for the point of which Gov. Thomas Pownall established Fort Pownall in 1759, Fort Point State Park occupies a long peninsula with panoramic views of the Penobscot River and Penobscot Bay. On its 120 acres, the park features more than a mile of rocky shore, a tidal sandbar, and diverse habitat for a variety of plants and animals. Opened in 1974, the park also includes Fort Point State Historic Site and the Fort Point Light Station. Visit the Website>> |
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