A Walk through Historic Eastport
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Haven
Eastport, ME, VS
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Inspanningsniveau
Moderate
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Excursietype
All
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Rolstoeltoegankelijk
No
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Vanaf
$69
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Minimum leeftijd
Information Not Currently Available
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Duur
Approximately 1 Hour
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Maaltijden inbegrepen
Meals not included
Explore the rich history of Eastport on foot. You will learn about the extreme tides in this part of Maine, the Old Sow Whirlpool, fishing, aquaculture, boat building and the burning of wooden warships.
Visit the Ocean Renewable Power Company — the company behind the harnessing of the tide for energy — and learn about previous and current attempts to commercialize this technology.
At the Fisherman Statue, you'll learn the history of Eastport, including the British occupation, the Great Fire, and its oldest buildings.
Learn about the life cycle of the Maine lobster, the industry that both harvests and protects them, and the people who fish for them.
Notes:
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Tour requires walking at a steady pace and standing for a minimum of one hour.