Washington district, Maine, United States

Places to visit near Milbridge

Milbridge is a town in Washington district, Maine, United States, home to about 1,330 people. Within 50 km by road there are 160 places to visit — 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 45 rivers, islands & mangroves, 21 beaches & coast and 26 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Nash Island Light (17 km), Prospect Harbor Point Light (23 km) and Petit Manan Light (23 km).

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Milbridge, Maine
Milbridge, Washington district, Maine, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Milbridge at a glance

Location
Washington district, Maine, United States
Population
about 1,330
Coordinates
44.5354° N, 67.8808° W
Places within 50 km
160 (17 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves

Top places to visit near Milbridge

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

53 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Milbridge. The closest is Pigeon Hill (11 km); the best-known is Catherine Mountain (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Milbridge

47 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Milbridge. The closest is Pinkham Island (5 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Milbridge

33 beaches & coast within 100 km of Milbridge. The closest is Jordan Beach (3 km); the best-known is Nash Island Light (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Milbridge

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Milbridge. The closest is Flint Island (12 km); the best-known is Great Wass Island Loop (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Milbridge

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Milbridge. The closest is East Steuben Pond (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Milbridge

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Milbridge. The closest is Libby Island Light (51 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Milbridge

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 105 km on the road.

  1. Start in Milbridge
  2. 23 km Catherine Mountain · viewpoint, Hancock
  3. 31 km Prospect Harbor Point Light · beach, Hancock
  4. 16 km Petit Manan Light · beach, Washington
  5. 18 km Nash Island Light · island, Washington
  6. 14 km Jordan Beach · beach, Washington
  7. 3 km Back to Milbridge

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Milbridge by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4853Pigeon Hill (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves4547Pinkham Island (5 km)
    Beaches & coast2133Jordan Beach (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2630Flint Island (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs720East Steuben Pond (4 km)
    Forts & heritage08Libby Island Light (51 km)
    Churches46West Gouldsboro Union Church (23 km)
    Waterfalls56Sprague's Falls Preserve (18 km)
    Museums25Ruggles House Museum (22 km)
    Other attractions14Narraguagus Light (12 km)
    Parks13Agamont Park (38 km)

    Milbridge: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Milbridge?

    Nash Island Light (island, about 17 km), Prospect Harbor Point Light (beach, about 23 km), Petit Manan Light (beach, about 23 km), Catherine Mountain (viewpoint, about 23 km), Jordan Beach (beach, about 3 km), Fremont Peak (peak, about 24 km).

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

    160 places on Spotwander: 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 45 rivers, islands & mangroves, 21 beaches & coast, 26 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Milbridge?

    Pigeon Hill, about 11 km by road; Eagle Hill (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Milbridge?

    Pinkham Island, about 5 km by road; Foster Island (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Milbridge?

    Jordan Beach, about 3 km by road; Harrington Bay (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Milbridge?

    Start in Milbridge, visit Catherine Mountain, then Prospect Harbor Point Light, then Petit Manan Light, then Nash Island Light, then Jordan Beach, and drive back — about 105 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Milbridge?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Towns near Milbridge

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