Castine, Maine

Castine is a little harder to reach, but worth the effort on your trip up the coast of Maine. Castine is home to Maine Maritime Academy, beautiful 18th century historic seaside homes, Dyce lighthouse, and several forts.

Castine is one of the oldest communities in Maine, occupied since the early 1600s by Native Americans, and later by the French, Dutch and British as both a trading post and nautical fort. The French called Castine’s peninsula Pentagoet during their occupation, then “Castin” for the French officer awarded a King’s grant for this seaside area. Visitors can see Dyce Headlight which is now a private residence. Fort Madison features grass bunkers and a park with a sweeping lawn offering views of the Castine harbor and the luxury yachts coming and going from this protected, pretty spot. Another great place to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of Castine is Wadsworth Cove beach, also great around sunset due to its western exposure.

Castine is a perfect seaside village to walk the tree lined streets and view the architecture of the grand summer cottages, Inns and historic homes. The Manor Inn is the former summer mansion of the Commodore of Boston Yacht Club, now an Inn and gourmet restaurant. The Pentagoet Inn is located in town with a charming historic pub and rooms for rent.

For activities in Castine, there is the Castine Golf Club, kayak and bike rentals, and boat cruises, or visit the Castine Historical Society, museums, library and art galleries.

Your passage to Castine from Stockton Springs is marked by the magnificent Penobscot Narrows Observatory Bridge, the tallest bridge observatory in the world, and the only observatory bridge in the Western Hemisphere at 420 feet (42 stories). This spectacular Penobscot Narrows suspension bridge with obelisk towers made of local granite opened in 2006, at a cost of $85 million. The bridge provides spectacular views of the Penboscot River and Bay along its 2,120 foot expanse over Verona Island. This is also the location of Fort Knox, Maine’s largest historic fort, dating from 1884 strategically built on the narrows of the Penobscot River to protect from naval attack.   Downeast Maine Images

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The Pentagoet Inn - Castine A charming Queen Anne Victorian Bed & Breakfast, nestled on a seaside bluff, graced with majestic elms. It overlooks the picture perfect village and harbor of Castine, Maine. Built in 1894 the Inn is Castine's oldest, original "summer hotel" still welcoming guests to Penobscot Bay. This whimsical ME bed and breakfast has a prominent three story turret, gables and a delightful wraparound porch lined with lush window boxes and wicker rockers, flowers are for sale by the honor box. The porch is a great spot to read the morning paper or to join us for an intimate dinner. 26 Main Street, Castine, Maine 207-326-8616

The Manor Inn - Castine The Manor Inn welcomes today's traveler with a comfortable room, friendly staff, breakfast, spacious grounds, and easy walks through the adjoining Witherle Woods. Some of our features and amenities include: All rooms have private baths, Free WiFi, Full breakfast from a daily menu included in room rates, fine quality bath amenities, towels, linens and duvet covers, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards in each room. Some rooms have Air Conditioning and some have working fireplaces. Our grounds are spacious... you might see a croquet game in progress at any given time or possibly a wedding. 76 Battle Avenue, Castine, Maine 207-326-4861

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