Places to visit near

Houlton

Houlton is a town in Aroostook district, Maine, United States of about 5,002 people. Within 50 km by road there are 73 places to visit: 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Aroostook County Historical & Art Museum of Houlton, Bull Lake and Skiff Lake.

46.1262° N, 67.8403° WPop. 5,002

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Within 30 km33 places
Within 50 km73
Must-see20
Notable255
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Houlton

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:29 pm

49 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Houlton
  2. Henderson Hillhill · 1 hrs
  3. Westford Hillhill · 1 hrs
  4. Hodgdon Damdam · 45 min
  5. Champion Pondlake · 45 min
  6. Drews Lake Damdam · 45 min
  7. Back in Houlton
Today’s loopHoultonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Houlton?

Aroostook County Historical & Art Museum of Houlton (museum, about 1 km), Monument Park (monument, about 1 km), Reservoir Hill (hill, about 2 km), Garrison Hill (hill, about 2 km), Henderson Hill (hill, about 7 km), Hodgdon Dam (dam, about 10 km).

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

73 places on Spotwander: 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves, 14 waterfalls, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest lake to Houlton?

Reservoir Hill, about 2 km by road; Hodgdon Dam (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Houlton?

Garrison Hill, about 2 km by road; Henderson Hill (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Houlton?

Start in Houlton, visit Henderson Hill, then Westford Hill, then Hodgdon Dam, then Champion Pond, then Drews Lake Dam, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.