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Population: 6,381 Located in Waldo County
Belfast, "The Heart of Coastal Maine". Belfast lies midway on Maine's scenic coast. Belfast as County Seat: "Full of energy and always something going on." Such remarks best describe this busy waterfront city. Belfast's broad harbor opens to the Atlantic waters of Penobscot Bay, acknowledged by sailors everywhere to be among the world's most spectacular sailing and cruising grounds. The harbor is dotted with close to 300 moorings for working and pleasure craft.
Belfast's tree lined streets help show off a beautiful selection of Victorian, Federal, Greek Revival, and of course the Maine Cape style homes from as far back as the late 1700s. In this City you will see "The Best" 19th century architecture in Maine north of Portland. Crafts people, artists, and professionals all help contribute to the "Maskers Theater" at the rail station, where productions are performed year round.
As Belfast nears the year 2000, more emphasis has been placed on conservation and planning. The City is carefully planning with the economic growth of over 3,000 new jobs in the area to retain a feel of the old and new yet preserving its charm, while growing to accommodate all ages. A range of activities exist for visitors, attracted by a variety of lodging facilities, eateries, the state's largest natural food co-op, shops, museums, art galleries, theater, and parks. This is truly a town for all seasons. A small New England city that looks almost exactly as it did 150 years ago. One of Maine's "Best Kept Secrets" is Belfast.
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