Activities on the Lake
Alamoosook Lake’s peaceful surrounding habitat is home to a diverse wildlife population that includes loons, bald eagles, ospreys, cormorants, deer, otters, beavers, and even the occasional black bear (don’t be alarmed, he’s just passing through!). Check out the wildlife and nature photos taken by our guests.  The lake itself offers great Maine fishing—bass, trout, pickerel, and salmon are all in abundance! (But, keep in mind you’ll have to throw back any salmon you catch—it’s a Maine law.)  Check out our specials page to find out about our fishing guide Dave.   Particularly adventurous guests may want to kayak up to the Craig Brook Fish Hatchery—at 131 years old, it’s the oldest hatchery on the East Coast! Also right nearby is the Great Pond Mountain Wildlands Preserve, loaded with hiking trails.

In autumn, as the fall foliage reflects brilliantly off its tranquil surface, the lake is transformed by a truly sensational blaze of colors that you won’t want to miss. In the winter months, ice skating and ice fishing take center stage. Cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in the surrounding area are also quite popular and there are an abundance of trails leading right off the property.

Orland, Maine
In the heart of the Downeast region you'll find Orland, Alamoosook's home. EB White, beloved author of Charlotte’s Web and Stuart Little, paid tribute to Orland in his essay entitled Homecoming:

“When…I dip down across the Narramissic River and look back at the tiny town of Orland, the white spire of its church against the pale-red sky stirs me in a way that Chartres could never do.”

Indeed, with so much natural beauty surrounding you, it’s impossible not to feel inspired. Orland is that untouched New England Town, where the pace of life is slow and steady, and the locals are always up for a chat. Stop by the general store, and they'll keep you there all day!

THE PENOBSCOT NARROWS BRIDGE AND OBSERVATORY

Imagine a panoramic 360-degree view from a bridge tower forty-two stories high – one of only three such Bridge Observatories in the world. From the top of the “new” Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory, located only 6 miles from the INN on Route 1, you will be able to see beautiful Penobscot Bay as it meets the Penobscot River between Prospect and Verona Island. You’ll have a spectacular view of the Maine coast south to the Camden Hills, East to Mount Desert Island and Northwest to the eastern reaches of the Appalachian trail and Mount Katahdin. You’ll see the picturesque town of Bucksport nestled into the river’s curve and you will be able to look down on the full sweep of historic Fort Knox and marvel at the ingenuity that created this magnificent fort back in 1844. The Observatory is located on the southern end of the bridge in the town of Prospect next to the historic fort.  The new bridge’s Observation Tower is the first such innovation of it’s kind in the United States and only the third in the world. The other two bridges with Observation towers are in Thailand and Slovakia.

The downeast region
Centrally located just off coastal Route 1, the Alamoosook Lakeside Inn is in close proximity to many popular attractions, perfect for everything from day-trips to dinner on the town. Here is a sampling of nearby destinations:

• 5 miles west of Alamoosook Lakeside Inn is Bucksport, home to the Northeast Historic Film Society and Fort Knox, a restored nineteenth century fort that was built to thwart a third British invasion.
• The artistic community of Blue Hill is 20 miles from the Inn.
• 10 miles south is Castine, a small harbor village that offers some of the best kayaking and dining in the area (Castine Kayak Adventures features lessons and ocean kayaking tours).
• 20 miles north is Bangor, the largest city in the area, where great restaurants and cultural activities abound.
• 30 miles away from Alamoosook Lakeside Inn is Acadia National Park, a 47,000 acre park with stunning ocean views and terrific hiking and skiing trails.
• Bar Harbor, Belfast and Ellsworth are also close-by.

FURTHER INFORMATION
Links to affilliates, local businesses, attractions, and resources for visitors to Maine...

Home  |  Rooms & Rates  |  Room Availability  |  Specials  |  Directions  |  About the area  About the inn  |  Calendar of Events  |  Weddings  |  Events  |  Sign-up for the newsletter!