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- Enjoy the Belfast Art Walk, Belfast Celtic Festival, and Maine Celtic Celebration. Shop at local artisan shops, antique stores, and farmers markets. Indulge in seafood restaurants, farm-to-table eateries, and cozy cafes. Don’t miss Belfast City Park, Tanglewood 4-H Camp, and Belfast Mini Mills for family-friendly fun.
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THE 10 BEST Places to Go Shopping in Belfast. 1. Parent Gallery. So many incredible offerings of food, crafts, jewelry and more! 2. Waterfall Arts. Waterfall Arts has tons of cool art classes and events. There's also gallery space and studio space for rent. Plus a...
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- Here Are The 45 Best Things to Do in Belfast, Maine
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Just three hours north of Portland, Maine lies the coastal city of Belfast. Known for its Irish heritage, eco-vibe (honestly, it has an eco-village), and charming little shops, this quaint town is an ideal day trip for those looking to experience an authentic coastal town. If you are wondering what to do in Belfast Maine, here’s a massive list of i...
1. Come To Belfast For The All Roads Music Festival
I know this is only held once a year (in May), but it’s so worth coming for! You’ll have to plan ahead because places to stay go fast, and the festival is three days long. There is an amazing number of local bands that play at various spots around downtown Belfast. You’ll have trouble deciding which bands to see because there are so many of them. It’s an amazingly great time. You get to wander around one of the most picturesque towns in Maine, listen to incredible music, and have a ball. Ther...
2. See A Movie At The Colonial Theater
I love this theater. It’s so old that it’s on the National Register of Historic Places, but it is just so cool. It’s been listed for sale since at least 2017 that I know of, but it’s still operating. It’s now run on a community model, which is so exciting! Here’s a link to the theater. Walking in is not like walking into a regular, run-of-the-mill movie theater. You can feel the history of the building as you walk through narrow doorways and go up or down stairs to get to the theater your fil...
3. Visit One Of Belfast’s Independent Bookstores
These aren’t your typical chain bookstores. It’s hard to believe, but there are three independent bookstoresin Belfast! I sometimes wonder if there are three independent bookstores in entire states anymore. ➡️ Left Bank Books on Church St. I’ve spent my fair share of time in this bookstore. It has such an interesting variety of booksfor such a small space (well, small compared to the giant chain bookshops). You could easily, easily spend an hour just looking around. The entire shop feels like...
5. Eat At One Of Belfast’s Many Restaurants
There are so many restaurants here. I’m just going to list the ones I’ve eaten at. I’m pretty much a creature of habit, so I really ate at the same places over and over. Most of them are right in downtown Belfast. ➡️ Chase’s Daily was my go-to breakfast spot. I would always get the same thing–their tofu and swiss chard breakfast sandwich. It is insanely delicious. Chase’s is always packed, but the service is still quite good. ➡️ When I just wanted a drink,Darby’s offered my favorite cosmo, so...
6. Take A Break In The Park
There are over 10 parks in Belfast. Whether you are looking for a park to laze around in for an afternoon, reading one of the books you picked up downtown, or something a little more exciting like a park with a pool or a dog park, Belfast has you covered. Check out the Belfast, Maine Parks & Facilitiesfor details on all the parks you have to choose from in the city.
7. Participate In The Belfast Arts Scene
➡️ The Belfast Maskers Community Theater is just really cool (well, kind of like everything in Belfast). Their performances are right downtown on Court St. at the Basil Burwell Community Theater, and if you know the vibe of Belfast, you’ll know that the performances are well worth attending. ➡️ Spend Friday evening at the Fourth Friday ArtWalk. Belfast is a great town to walk around in anyway, but during the art walk, you’ll get the opportunity to comfortably wander in and out of galleries. G...
8. Learn About Belfast’s History
➡️ The Belfast Historical Society has a variety of exhibitions, and they have a bunch of videosthat you can watch online if you don’t have time to visit. They also lead a variety of walking tours, including the: ➡️ Museum of the Streets , which are cool walking tours in towns all throughout Maine. If you can’t make the guided tour, someone has made a self-guided tour. Here is the linkfor that.
9. Souvenir Shop At Some Unique Belfast Retail Stores
Belfast has such a great, walkable downtown. It’s full of shops ranging from arts to intimate apparel to souvenirs. One of my favorite shops, Coyote Moon, sells unique jewelry, clothes, and small souvenirs, as well as some new-age types of stuff. ➡️ Stop at Perry’s Nut House on Rt. 1. A place that sells nuts? Why would I want to stop there? Perry’s sells more than nuts; it is a classic Maine roadside attraction. You will find all sorts of interesting things to peruse in this quirky store. Sur...
10. Take A Walk
➡️ The Harbor Walk is really beautiful. Belfast Harbor Walk parking is right in the harbor with easy access to the Harbor Walk. On one side of the main parking lot, the walk is park-like, but along the water. On the other side, it runs all along the harbor where the boats are moored. There are benches where you can take a break, and there is also a great ice cream shop (noted above!). Here is the City of Belfast’s Harbor Walk map. ➡️ Walk acrossBelfast’s Footbridge, also called the Armistice...
11. Go Kayaking In Belfast Harbor
Rent a kayak for the day so you can see Belfast from the water. While Water Walkersisn’t right in Belfast (they are in Monroe, Maine) they will still deliver a kayak to you in Belfast, so I’m including them. You can also bring your own kayak.There is a perfect little spot to put your kayak in right at the Belfast Boathouse. You can park next to a little beach area (not a swimming area) and get your kayaks in the water. From here it’s just a short paddle out to the harbor where all the boats a...
12. Cruise Belfast Harbor
Take an amazing cruise around the harbor with the Back and Forth Boat. This isn’t just a quick ride on a lobster boat (though that would be cool all on its own), but a for-real experience! Check out their website and you’ll see what I mean. They don’t just offer a boat ride, you can go on a treasure hunt, eat lobster rolls on a lobster boat in Maine–well, I’m not sure what can follow that! If you are going to be in Belfast anyway, the Back and Forth and the Out and About are must-do experiences.
13. Celebrate . . . something . . . !
Belfast has festivals all year long. They don’t all have websites, and some were interrupted by COVID, but here are some festivals that you shouldn’t have any trouble getting info on. ✔️ February: The Whoopla Weekend festival is basically a celebration of winter. There are tons of outdoor activities, of course, like snow sculpture exhibitions, sledding, ice skating, snowshoeing–you name it. If it can be done outdoors, they are doing it. For those less hardy folks, there are also plenty of ind...
Sep 5, 2018 · Shopping. Gift & Specialty Shops. Art Galleries. Antique Stores. Farmers Markets. Traveler rating. & up. Good for. Free Entry. Good for a Rainy Day. Good for Kids. Good for Couples. Show more. 13 places sorted by traveler favorites. Clear all filters. 1. Coyote Moon.
Jul 19, 2023 · If you visit Mid Coast Maine, include some things to do in Belfast Maine on your itinerary. This charming town has tons of outdoor and indoor activities!
- Loonsong. Maine 22 contributions. Highly recommended. Great day of photographing the beautiful waterfront. Such a beautiful location on the Coast of Maine. Review of: Belfast Harborwalk.
- Jim T. Austin, TX1,161 contributions. Lovely Waterfront Park. Perfect for walking the dog, people watching, or just sitting. Beautiful views of the water and plenty of room to move.
- David D. La Crosse, WI11 contributions. A very peaceful and scenic walk. We walked along the harbor and continued out onto this trail and followed it for about a mile or so before turning around returning to town.
- Stephanie B. 4 contributions. Lovely Experience! We spent a lovely afternoon on the train out of the Unity, Maine station to see the changing fall colors. Lots of fun to watch families with children enjoying the ride and an easy, peaceful way to spend some time together.
Belfast, Maine is a little city on a gentle hill above the Passagassawaukeag River (Puh-sag-gus-uh-WAH-keg, Passy to the locals) and is a lively, year round hub of Maine art, hiking trails, shopping, food, boat building, music and events. Things to Do in Belfast
Nov 25, 2023 · If you’re a foodie or love shopping, these farmers markets may be your favorite Belfast Maine attractions. Farmers markets are another great place to buy made in Maine souvenirs. I love farmers markets not just for the great food and crafts but because I also get to chat with the vendors.
