Yardarm Motel

Located just north of Belfast, Searsport sits on the shores of Penobscot Bay and is a small town with an extensive seafaring history. The Yardarm Motel is directly on Route 1, one mile north of the center of town. The motel is close to both sophisticated antique shops as well as flea markets. From the Yardarm you can walk to restaurants, the Penobscot Marine Museum, Bluejacket Shipcrafters. Just across the street you'll find a gas station, convenience store, laundromat and a Dunkin' Donuts. Searsport's sidewalks allow you to walk to most town locations including Mosman Park and the marina where you can join people fishing from the dock and watch the boating activity. Relax and enjoy the refreshing breezes of Penobscot Bay.

Searsport's historic downtown has maintained many of it's original buildings. These buildings have watched the flow and pace of traffic for more than 100 years. Sea captain houses have a prominent presence along our stretch of Route 1. Many are now inns, but some are antique stores, or small businesses while others remain private homes. For your  convenience Searsport's downtown has a grocery store, coffee shop, bookstore and banks, all with easy parking.

Sears Island has a variety of recreational opportunities such as hiking, biking, bird watching and clam digging (with temporary town license), and is accessible by causeway from the mainland. Sears Island was described by the Sierra Club as "a unique piece of Maine's rich natural tapestry". There are also three state parks close by; Moose Point State Park, Fort Point State Park and Swan Lake State Park which has a public fresh water beach. For a unique Maine experience you can cruise daily in Penobscot Bay.