Penobscot district, Maine, United States

Places to visit near Patten

Patten is a town in Penobscot district, Maine, United States, home to about 1,155 people. Within 50 km by road there are 144 places to visit — 70 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 waterfalls and 13 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument (24 km), Traveler Mountain (40 km) and Baxter State Park (46 km).

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Patten, Maine
Patten, Penobscot district, Maine, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Patten at a glance

Location
Penobscot district, Maine, United States
Population
about 1,155
Coordinates
45.9964° N, 68.4461° W
Places within 50 km
144 (5 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 Patten

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Patten

119 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Patten. The closest is Ash Hill (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Patten

63 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Patten. The closest is Upper Mattawamkeag Lake (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Patten

46 waterfalls within 100 km of Patten. The closest is Island Falls United Baptist Church (17 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Patten

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Patten. The closest is Blackwell Bog (7 km); the best-known is Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Patten

16 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Patten. The closest is The Thorofare (25 km). Best time: september to february.

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Forts & heritage near Patten

4 forts & heritage within 100 km of Patten. The closest is William Sewall House (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Patten

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 78 km on the road.

  1. Start in Patten
  2. 12 km Crystal Bog · nature spot, Aroostook
  3. 13 km Kimball Hill · hill, Penobscot
  4. 24 km Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument · monument, Penobscot
  5. 21 km Blackwell Bog · nature spot, Penobscot
  6. 2 km Ash Hill · hill, Penobscot
  7. 6 km Back to Patten

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Patten by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints70119Ash Hill (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2163Upper Mattawamkeag Lake (22 km)
    Waterfalls2646Island Falls United Baptist Church (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1323Blackwell Bog (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves716The Thorofare (25 km)
    Forts & heritage14William Sewall House (17 km)
    Beaches & coast34Pea Cove (20 km)
    Other attractions23Caribou Spring (48 km)
    Treks02International Appalachian Trail New-Brunswick (53 km)
    Caves12Pamola Caves (46 km)
    Museums01Aroostook County Historical & Art Museum of Houlton (61 km)
    Parks01Monument Park (61 km)

    Patten: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Patten?

    Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument (monument, about 24 km), Ash Hill (hill, about 6 km), Kimball Hill (hill, about 7 km), Blackwell Bog (nature spot, about 7 km), Crystal Bog (nature spot, about 12 km), Wardsworth Mountain (viewpoint, about 14 km).

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

    144 places on Spotwander: 70 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 waterfalls, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Patten?

    Ash Hill, about 6 km by road; Kimball Hill (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Patten?

    Upper Mattawamkeag Lake, about 22 km by road; Mud Pond (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Patten?

    Island Falls United Baptist Church, about 17 km by road; Warren Falls (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Patten?

    Start in Patten, visit Crystal Bog, then Kimball Hill, then Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, then Blackwell Bog, then Ash Hill, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Patten?

    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 Patten

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