Penobscot Narrows Observatory
At the northern tip of Penobscot Bay, where the Penobscot River squeezes through a dramatic gorge near Verona Island, Route 1 spans the gorge on an attractive modern suspension bridge, opened in 2006. Sitting high atop one of the bridge’s pylons is the world’s tallest public bridge observatory, perched 437 feet above the river (it’s taller than the Statue of Liberty), offering panoramic views of the mountains, lakes, and even Penobscot Bay downriver. The elevator ride to the glassed-in viewing area takes just 1 minute, and placards help you interpret the landscape features you’re looking at.
At the northern tip of Penobscot Bay, where the Penobscot River squeezes through a dramatic gorge near Verona Island, Route 1 spans the gorge on an attractive modern suspension bridge, opened in 2006. Sitting high atop one of the bridge’s pylons is the world’s tallest public bridge observatory, perched 437 feet above the river (it’s taller than the Statue of Liberty), offering panoramic views of the mountains, lakes, and even Penobscot Bay downriver. The elevator ride to the glassed-in viewing area takes just 1 minute, and placards help you interpret the landscape features you’re looking at.
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