Walking Tours
Our walking tours feature houses, churches and commercial structures of historic and architectural interest. All the structures are included in Belfast's Historic District, which is recognized by the National Register of Historic Places. Tours can be picked up at the Belfast Museum and the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce Information Center. We also offer free, self–guided tours with an easy to follow digital map.
Walk Through History
Join Megan Pinette, Belfast historian, on 1 hour-plus walking tour of downtown.
What: Learn about the early settlers, waterfront industries, fires, and landmark buildings. Find out which downtown building has been moved two times and survived three fires.
When: Tours will be held every Friday, July-August, start time 1pm.
Where: Meet at the Park on Main next to the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce information office, 33 Main Street.
Cost: $10 donation, per person, in support of the Belfast Historical Society & Museum. No rain dates. Cash or checks only.
Downtown & Waterfront
Belfast was first settled in the spring of 1770, and by 1805, when the first downtown street plan was drawn, it was the market town for the area. Since that first plan was drawn, the downtown and waterfront have grown tremendously. Our downtown is considered to be the best extant brick commercial district in Maine, meaning- the buildings haven’t changed much and most are still here!
We encourage locals and visitors alike to learn more about this history by following this self-guided tour.
Church Street & Primrose Hill
Church Street and Primrose Hill include some of Belfast’s best examples of several architectural styles. Ship captains, bankers, merchants and businessmen built fine Federal, Greek Revival, Italianate and Queen Anne houses in the 19th century.
You can pick up this tour brochure along with the Downtown and Waterfront tour brochure at the Belfast Museum and the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce information center.
Museum In The Streets
A heritage-discovery tour which features 30 panels and two large map panels. The tour is made up of photographs and interpretive text describing historic houses, the downtown, the waterfront and a few of our best-known men and women. All panels give the viewer a sense of place. It is designed as a bi-lingual history walking tour. We have chosen French as the second language in recognition of the Franco-American community within Maine.