Hancock district, Maine, United States

Places to visit near Hancock

Hancock is a town in Hancock district, Maine, United States, home to about 2,232 people. Within 50 km by road there are 227 places to visit — 84 hill stations & viewpoints, 47 wildlife, forests & gardens, 23 beaches & coast and 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are First Baptist Churc (11 km), First Congregational Church of Ellsworth (17 km) and Frenchman Bay (17 km).

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Hancock, Maine
Hancock, Hancock district, Maine, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hancock at a glance

Location
Hancock district, Maine, United States
Population
about 2,232
Coordinates
44.5292° N, 68.2536° W
Places within 50 km
227 (36 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens

Top places to visit near Hancock

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hancock: 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 Hancock

86 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hancock. The closest is Tucker Mountain (7 km); the best-known is Catherine Mountain (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hancock

55 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hancock. The closest is Brown Meadow (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Hancock

36 beaches & coast within 100 km of Hancock. The closest is Hills Cove (3 km); the best-known is Frenchman Bay (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hancock

33 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hancock. The closest is Georges Pond (12 km); the best-known is Ellsworth Dam (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Hancock

21 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Hancock. The closest is Hills Island (2 km). Best time: september to february.

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Forts & heritage near Hancock

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hancock. The closest is Bass Harbor Head Light (44 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Hancock

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hancock
  2. 17 km First Congregational Church of Ellsworth · church, Hancock
  3. 1 km Ellsworth Dam · dam, Hancock
  4. 15 km First Baptist Churc · church, Hancock
  5. 16 km Agamont Park · park, Hancock
  6. 4 km Frenchman Bay · beach, Hancock
  7. 17 km Back to Hancock

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hancock by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints8486Tucker Mountain (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4755Brown Meadow (5 km)
    Beaches & coast2336Hills Cove (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2733Georges Pond (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2021Hills Island (2 km)
    Forts & heritage19Bass Harbor Head Light (44 km)
    Churches78First Baptist Churc (11 km)
    Waterfalls88Sullivan Falls (3 km)
    Museums16Abbe Museum (20 km)
    Parks55Stanwood Homestead (15 km)
    Other attractions23Crabtree Ledge Light (9 km)
    Caves22Cave Hill (23 km)

    Hancock: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hancock?

    First Baptist Churc (church, about 11 km), First Congregational Church of Ellsworth (church, about 17 km), Frenchman Bay (beach, about 17 km), Ellsworth Dam (dam, about 18 km), Agamont Park (park, about 20 km), Saint Saviour's Episcopal Church (church, about 20 km).

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

    227 places on Spotwander: 84 hill stations & viewpoints, 47 wildlife, forests & gardens, 23 beaches & coast, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hancock?

    Tucker Mountain, about 7 km by road; Catamount (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Hancock?

    Brown Meadow, about 5 km by road; Dram Island (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Hancock?

    Hills Cove, about 3 km by road; Hog Bay (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hancock?

    Start in Hancock, visit First Congregational Church of Ellsworth, then Ellsworth Dam, then First Baptist Churc, then Agamont Park, then Frenchman Bay, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hancock?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Towns near Hancock

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