Year-round Attractions

Acadia National Park

The First National Park east of the Mississippi River, located just 60 miles from Point Lookout… Awed by its beauty and diversity, early 20th-century visionaries donated the land that became Acadia National Park. The park is home to many plants and animals, and the tallest mountain on the U.S. Atlantic coast. Today visitors come to Acadia to hike granite peaks, bike historic carriage roads, or relax and enjoy the scenery.

Offshore Islands

Close by are Vinalhaven, North Haven, Monhegan, Ise au Haut, and Islesboro, all of which can be reached by local ferry service. Vinalhaven and North Haven ferries leave from the ferry terminal on Main Street in Rockland. Crossing times are 1 hour and 25 minutes and 1 hour and 19 minutes respectively. The Islesboro ferry leaves from Route 1, Lincolnville Beach, with a crossing time of 25 minutes. A short drive to Port Clyde will bring to the Monhegan Boat Line, which provides ferry service to Monhegan Island. Crossing time is about one hour.

Camden Hills State Park

Camden Hills State Park signature location is the scenic vista high atop Mt. Battie where sweeping views of Camden, Penobscot Bay, and surrounding islands await via foot or auto road, only five minutes from Point Lookout. On a clear day, visitors can see Cadillac Mountain at Acadia National Park and Mt. Megunticook, the highest of the Camden. Other hiking opportunities abound and are well-mapped.

Moose Point State Park

Moose Point State Park is located on US 1 between Belfast and Searsport. The park is a relaxing get away from the busy, populated area. Visitors enjoy exploring the evergreen forest, tidal pools and viewing the beautiful Penobscot Bay. There is a short ocean-side trail which takes about 10 minutes to walk. Or you may choose to loop around to the interior of the park and this takes about 25 minutes to walk.

Farnsworth Art Museum & Wyeth Center

The Farnsworth offers a nationally recognized collection of American art including such names as Gilbert Stuart, Thomas Sully, and Maurice Presdergast. It also houses the nation’s 2nd largest collection of works by sculptor Louise Nevelson and its Wyeth Center features works of Andrew, N.C. and Jamie Wyeth.

Owls Head Transportation Museum

Founded in 1974, this museum collects, preserves, and exhibits pioneer aircraft, ground vehicles, engines and other technology significant to the evoluation of transportation and the State of Maine.

Spa Services

Point Lookout offers a variety of “massage treatments” and there are a number of full-service spas located just a short distance away, including Lily Pond Aquatic Therapies and Sanctuary Day Spa that provide a comprehensive menu of unique and relaxing treatments.