Piscataquis district, Maine, United States

Places to visit near Milo

Milo is a town in Piscataquis district, Maine, United States, home to about 1,847 people. Within 50 km by road there are 207 places to visit — 92 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 42 wildlife, forests & gardens and 23 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Schoodic Lake (18 km), Seboeis Lake (28 km) and Katahdin Iron Works State Historic Site (32 km).

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Milo, Maine
Milo, Piscataquis district, Maine, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Milo at a glance

Location
Piscataquis district, Maine, United States
Population
about 1,847
Coordinates
45.2537° N, 68.9859° W
Places within 50 km
207 (9 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

Top places to visit near Milo

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

114 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Milo. The closest is Swett Hill (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Milo

48 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Milo. The closest is Schoodic Lake Dam (13 km); the best-known is Schoodic Lake (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Milo

47 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Milo. The closest is Hawthorne Meadow (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Milo

23 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Milo. The closest is Herrick Island (6 km). Best time: september to february.

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Waterfalls near Milo

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Milo. The closest is Falls Island (24 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Milo

4 churches within 100 km of Milo. The closest is The First Dexter Universalist Church (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Milo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Milo
  2. 6 km Maquire Hill · hill, Piscataquis
  3. 5 km Varney Hill · hill, Piscataquis
  4. 1 km Swett Hill · hill, Piscataquis
  5. 1 km Herrick Island · island, Piscataquis
  6. 15 km Schoodic Lake · lake, Piscataquis
  7. 18 km Back to Milo

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    Within 15 km of Milo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Milo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints92114Swett Hill (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3048Schoodic Lake Dam (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4247Hawthorne Meadow (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2323Herrick Island (6 km)
    Waterfalls1518Falls Island (24 km)
    Churches14The First Dexter Universalist Church (44 km)
    Forts & heritage13Katahdin Iron Works State Historic Site (32 km)
    Beaches & coast23Deadman Cove (32 km)
    Museums13Dexter Historical Society Abbot Museum (44 km)
    Treks01Hundred-Mile Wilderness (53 km)
    Other attractions01Penobscot Narrows Bridge Observatory (98 km)

    Milo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Milo?

    Schoodic Lake (lake, about 18 km), Swett Hill (hill, about 5 km), Maquire Hill (hill, about 6 km), Herrick Island (island, about 6 km), Varney Hill (hill, about 6 km), Town Farm Hill (hill, about 7 km).

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

    207 places on Spotwander: 92 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 42 wildlife, forests & gardens, 23 rivers, islands & mangroves, 15 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Milo?

    Swett Hill, about 5 km by road; Maquire Hill (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Milo?

    Schoodic Lake Dam, about 13 km by road; Schoodic Lake (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Milo?

    Hawthorne Meadow, about 10 km by road; Freese Bog (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Milo?

    Start in Milo, visit Maquire Hill, then Varney Hill, then Swett Hill, then Herrick Island, then Schoodic Lake, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Milo?

    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.

    Towns near Milo

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