Get to know all that Castine and the surrounding area has to offer!
Castine
- Explore Castine's charming downtown and historic district.
- Learn about Castine's rich past at the Castine Historical Society.
- View collections of rocks, fossils, and prehistoric tools at the Wilson Museum.
- Take a stroll through Fort George and Fort Madison.
- Take a photo at Dycehead Lighthouse.
- Enjoy a hike through Witherle Woods.
- Hunt for shells and relax at Backshore Beach
Surrounding Area Attractions
Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows ObservatoryApproximately 19 miles, 25 minutes
Fort Knox was established in 1844 to protect the Penobscot River valley against a possible future British naval incursion. The newly constructed Penobscot Narrows Bridge boasts an observation tower, rising 420' above sea level, which can only be accessed through the Fort.
EllsworthApproximately 32 miles, 40 minutes
Ellsworth is the county seat of Hancock County with several shopping centers and restaurants to choose from.
BangorApproximately 38 miles, 55 minutes
Bangor is the largest market town, transportation hub, and media center in a five-county area. Bangor City Forest and other nearby parks offer hiking, canoeing, and fishing. Bangor provides many shopping and dining opportunities.
BelfastApproximately 36 miles, 50 minutes
A quaint waterfront town of 6,600, their Main Street has many wonderful dining and shopping opportunities, and a varied selection of the arts.
Acadia National Park
Approximately 49 miles, 1 hourHulls Cove Visitor Center - 25 Visitor Center Rd, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Acadia National Park is a 47,000-acre Atlantic coast recreation area primarily on Maine's Mount Desert Island. Its landscape is marked by woodland, rocky beaches, and glacier-scoured granite peaks such as Cadillac Mountain the highest point on the United States' East Coast. The bayside town of Bar Harbor, with restaurants and shops, is a popular gateway.