Area Attractions
Bar Harbor
• Acadia National Park: Comprising more than 35,000 acres of mountains, shoreline, forest and lakes this is among the 10 most-visited national parks. There’s more than 120-miles of hiking trails, more than 300 species of birds, a 20-mile loop drive, and loads of natural splendor. The Hulls Cove Visitor Center is open mid-April through October 31st , it’s located on Route 3, 288-3338, www.nps.gov/acad.
Bucksport
• Bucksport Cultural Arts Centre: 
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. www.bucksporttheatre.org
• Northeast Historic Film/The Alamo Theatre:
Open Year-round Monday through Friday 9 AM to 4 PM, and for performan
ces. Housed in the historic 1916 Alamo Theatre. Current and vintage films shown.
Activities include, but are not limited to, a survey of moving pictures of northern New England; preserving and safeguarding film and videotape through restoration, duplication, and climate-controlled storage; the creation of educational programs through screenings and exhibitions on-site and in touring programs; assistance to members of the public, scholars and students at all levels, and members of the film and video production community. 379 Main Street, Bucksport, 469-0924, www.alamotheatre.org
• Bucksport Historical Society Museum:
Housed in the former Maine Central Railroad Museum, artifacts from Bucksport past. Open July and August, Wednesday-Friday 1-4 and other announced time. Main Street, Bucksport, 469-2464.
• Bucksport Waterfront,Riverfront Market:
A short walk from the town dock, facilities in downtown Bucksport include restaurants, an ice cream shop, banks and ATMs, motels, laundry, seafood markets, and grocery, convenience stores as well as Port Harbor’s Bucksport Marina, a full service marina with seasonal and transient slips www.bucksport.biz
• Bucksport Golf Club:
The 9-hole "Bucksport" course at the Bucksport Golf & Country Club facility in Bucksport, Maine features 3,397 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 36. Located 2 miles headed North on State Route 46, Bucksport: 207-469-7612; www.bucksportgolf.com
• Bucksport Bay Festival: 
Celebrating the twin engineering feats of Fort Knox and the Penobscot River Bridge and Observatory. Enjoy a town parade, food and craft vendors and local music throughout the day. 10th Annual Bucksport Bay Festival to be announced.
Contact Bucksport Chamber or 207-469-6818.
Deer Isle
• Haystack Mountain School of Crafts:
Tours of international school available and shopping at school store, June through August. South of Deer Isle village, Route 15, watch for signs, 348-2306, www.haystack-mtn.org
Ellsworth
• Colonel Black Museum: This outstanding Georgian mansion was built, in 
1862, as a wedding present by John Black. The fine period furniture and lovely garden are open June-October. Located on Route 172, 667-8460.
• Stanwood Homestead Museum and Bird Sanctuary: The 160-acre sanctuary, open year-round, is a memorial to Cordelia Stanwood a pioneer ornithologist. The homestead, open June through mid-October contains period furnishings. Located on Route 3, 667-8460.
• New England Museum of Telephony: This unusual museum has telephone equipment from 1876 to 1983. Open July through September. Located off Route 1A north (166 Winkumpaugh Road), 667-9491.
Orland
• 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. The 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, 469-2803.
• Great Pond Mountain Wildlands: Great Pond Mountain Wildlands in E. 
Orland are open to non-motorized,
low-impact recreation such as hiking and biking. Snowmobiles permitted. No hunting or camping in 2005. GPMCT also hosts hikes, lectures, paddles and special events. GPM Trail Run 1st Sun. in Oct. Snowshoe Race in Feb. http://www.mltn.org/trustdetails.asp?id=1213 or email greatpond@midmaine.com, 207-469-7190.
• Orland River Day:
Orland River Day is a town birthday celebration held on the third Saturday in June, rain or shine, complete with a parade, food, crafts, a "Downeast" raft race, among many other activities. June 2006 celebrated the 30th year for this day of celebration.
Contact for Orland River Day 207-469-0077
http://www.orlandme.org/Orland%20River%20Day.html
• Orland Historical Society:
Located in Orland Village
Castine Road, Rt. 175,
P.O. Box 242
Orland, ME 04472
207-469-0077
Prospect
• Fort Knox: Built in 1844 as a defense against a possible British invasion. 
Operated by the Maine Department of Conservation this historic state park site is open May through October. There’s a gift shop, interpretive center and reenactments. Located on Route 174, off Route 1, 469-7719.
[read more about the history of Fort Knox here]