Bucksport has long been a seafaring port at the upper end of Penobscot Bay. The town was founded by the legendary Jonathan Buck in 1764. Blessed with a central location, historic Bucksport is a "gateway," intersecting Acadia Highway (Rt.1) to Bar Harbor and Camden with Route 15 reaching to Blue Hill and the Peninsula as well as to Bangor.
Things to do in Bucksport
Alamo Theatre/Northeast Historic Film
N.H.F. is a nationally recognized film archive of historic New England footage. The Alamo houses a museum exhibit, a 120 seat theatre, offices, technical services, and storage. The Theatre Store is open Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm; Saturdays during July & August. Located on Main Street. Best Western Bucksport lodging is nearby. Call 207-288-3886 for more information.
Buck Cemetery & the Foot on the Stone
View the tombstone of Bucksport's Founder - Jonathan Buck. Located at Main Street at intersection of Route 1 and 15.
Buck Memorial Library
This unique architectural structure houses the town library. Open Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm; Saturday 10am -12noon; story hour is offered Wednesday at 10:30am & Saturday at 10am.
Main Street, Bucksport, ME
Bucksport Waterfront Walk
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 restroom.
Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery
The nation's oldest salmon fish hatchery. You will find a visitor center that is open daily Memorial Day - Columbus Day 8am - 5pm. A public boat launch and lakeside picnic area with restroom is open 6am to sunset. Located off Route 1 in nearby E. Orland. Call 207-469-2803 for more information.
Fort Knox
This quiet island town was once home to a "beehive" of shipbuilding activity, including Admiral Peary's Arctic exploration vessel ROOSEVELT; launched in 1905 on the site of a present waterfront park. Open daily May 1 - November 1 with guided tours available on weekends. Picnic area & restroom on site. Fort hours are 9am - sunset. Admission is charged. Located on Rt. 174 in nearby Prospect. Call 207-469-7719 for more information.
Fort Point Lighthouse
Lighthouse, picnic area, and fishing along the beautiful Penobscot Bay. Located off Route 1 in Stockton Springs.