Maine, United States

Places to visit near Buckfield

Buckfield is a town in Maine, United States, home to about 1,791 people. Within 50 km by road there are 31 places to visit — 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 churches and 0 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Clark Mountain (21 km), Lake Grove Park (24 km) and Oxford Congregational Church (25 km).

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Buckfield, Maine
Buckfield, Maine, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Buckfield at a glance

Location
Maine, United States
Population
about 1,791
Coordinates
44.2895° N, 70.3653° W
Places within 50 km
31 (31 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Buckfield

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Buckfield: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Buckfield

66 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Buckfield. The closest is Clark Mountain (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Buckfield

44 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Buckfield. The closest is Lake Grove Park (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Buckfield

26 churches within 100 km of Buckfield. The closest is Oxford Congregational Church (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Buckfield

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Buckfield. The closest is Cushnoc Archeological Site (59 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Buckfield

15 museums within 100 km of Buckfield. The closest is Bates College Museum of Art (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Buckfield

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Buckfield. The closest is Viles Arboretum (60 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Buckfield

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 135 km on the road.

  1. Start in Buckfield
  2. 27 km Noyes Mountain · viewpoint, Coös
  3. 26 km Oxford Congregational Church · church, Oxford
  4. 26 km Lake Grove Park · lake, Androscoggin
  5. 11 km Clark Mountain · viewpoint, Androscoggin
  6. 17 km Androscoggin Lake · lake, Kennebec
  7. 28 km Back to Buckfield

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How to reach Buckfield

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Buckfield by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints766Clark Mountain (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1444Lake Grove Park (24 km)
    Churches726Oxford Congregational Church (25 km)
    Forts & heritage020Cushnoc Archeological Site (59 km)
    Museums115Bates College Museum of Art (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens014Viles Arboretum (60 km)
    Beaches & coast110The Ladies Delight Light (47 km)
    Parks010Bradbury Mountain State Park (57 km)
    Other attractions16Oxford Casino (26 km)
    Waterfalls02Great Falls Historic District (Windham, Maine) (72 km)
    Treks02Fore River Parkway Trail (89 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Bailey Island (86 km)

    Buckfield: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Buckfield?

    Clark Mountain (viewpoint, about 21 km), Lake Grove Park (lake, about 24 km), Oxford Congregational Church (church, about 25 km), Oxford Casino (attraction, about 26 km), Noyes Mountain (viewpoint, about 27 km), Androscoggin Lake (lake, about 28 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Buckfield?

    31 places on Spotwander: 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 churches, 1 museum, 1 beach.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Buckfield?

    Clark Mountain, about 21 km by road; Noyes Mountain (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Buckfield?

    Lake Grove Park, about 24 km by road; Androscoggin Lake (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Buckfield?

    Oxford Congregational Church, about 25 km by road; First Universalist Church (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Buckfield?

    Start in Buckfield, visit Noyes Mountain, then Oxford Congregational Church, then Lake Grove Park, then Clark Mountain, then Androscoggin Lake, and drive back — about 135 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Buckfield?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Buckfield

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Buckfield’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Buckfield on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.