For bridge geeks who want to get away from – and above – it all, Maine’s new Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory offers a bird’s-eye view for a song. Located off tourist-trafficked Route 1, the cable-stayed bridge spanning Prospect and Verona Island, about 22 miles south of Bangor, is believed to be the tallest public bridge-observatory on the planet (42 stories). On a clear day, you can see at least 30 miles in all directions. ($5, ages 12 and older; $3, ages 5 to 11). 207-469-6553.

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