Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory

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740 Fort Knox Rd
Stockton Springs, ME 04981
The Tallest Bridge Observatory in the World (open to the public)! The Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory is located in the heart of mid-coast Maine. The bridge spans the Penobscot River, linking the town of Prospect with Verona Island, just off Route 1 across from the town of Bucksport. Visitors can take the elevator 420 feet for breathtaking panoramic views of the nearby Maine coast and Fort Knox Historic Site.

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Photo of Margaret W
Great views and an historic fort next door
11/14/2024

This is the only observatory in a bridge span in the Western Hemisphere and it offers great views of...

Photo of Mark T
Rainy but still a great view anyway.
10/30/2024

It was a rainy day, and we couldn't see too far up the river, but it was worth it to go while it was...

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A fine stop with unique views. Parking can be tough.
10/28/2024

A delightful stop but timing is everything. Not only good weather but.... we barely avoided a tour b...

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