The Tallest Most Impressive Bridge In Maine Can Be Found In The Town Of Prospect

New England offers access to some of the most beautiful bridges in the country. From covered bridges to the kind you won’t find anywhere else. But, what some people from away might not realize is that we actually have pretty impressive examples of bridges. In fact, our tallest bridge also happens to belong in the Guinness Book of World Records!

You could travel the world and only run into a handful of bridge observatories — and one of those is located right here in Maine!

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The Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory spans the Penobscot River, connecting Verona Island and Prospect.

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And the bridge, a 2,120-foot cable-stayed bridge, is the tallest in the state!

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The bridge opened in 2006 to replace the Waldo-Hancock Bridge that had been in the same spot since 1931.

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Not only is this bridge the tallest in Maine, but it’s also the tallest public bridge observatory in the entire world!

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What does that mean? In addition to crossing “the Narrows” (another name for the Penobscot River) this bridge also has an impressive observatory that allows visitors to see for miles. It sits a cool 420-feet in the air and these views are unparalleled.

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You’ll even be able to see another Maine landmark, the historic 1844 Fort Knox, which is right next to the bridge.

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Getting to the top of this impressive structure requires climbing 42 stories. But, don’t worry! The elevator will do all the work.

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Once you’re there you can really appreciate the sheer magnitude of this bridge. It’s tall!

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Enjoy the impressive 360-degree views and remember just how lucky we are to be in Maine.

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You can learn more about the Penobscot Narrows Bridge & Observatory by visiting the maine.gov website. For custom directions from your location, click here.

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If you love the outdoors, you might also enjoy visiting another bridge! This beautiful bridge hike in Maine will completely mesmerize you.

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Address: Penobscot Narrows Bridge, US-1, Stockton Springs, ME 04981, USA