Hancock district, Maine, United States

Places to visit near Steuben

Steuben is a town in Hancock district, Maine, United States, home to about 1,171 people. Within 50 km by road there are 189 places to visit — 53 hill stations & viewpoints, 51 rivers, islands & mangroves, 27 beaches & coast and 28 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Prospect Harbor Point Light (16 km), Catherine Mountain (19 km) and Petit Manan Light (22 km).

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

Steuben at a glance

Location
Hancock district, Maine, United States
Population
about 1,171
Coordinates
44.5110° N, 67.9666° W
Places within 50 km
189 (28 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 Steuben

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Steuben

57 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Steuben. The closest is Deer Hill (8 km); the best-known is Catherine Mountain (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Steuben

53 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Steuben. The closest is Abbott Island (11 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Steuben

36 beaches & coast within 100 km of Steuben. The closest is Joy Cove (2 km); the best-known is Prospect Harbor Point Light (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Steuben

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Steuben. The closest is Bogus Meadow (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Steuben

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Steuben. The closest is East Steuben Dam (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Steuben

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Steuben. The closest is Bass Harbor Head Light (54 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Steuben

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 109 km on the road.

  1. Start in Steuben
  2. 23 km Nash Island Light · island, Washington
  3. 18 km Petit Manan Light · beach, Washington
  4. 16 km Prospect Harbor Point Light · beach, Hancock
  5. 14 km Joy Cove · beach, Hancock
  6. 19 km Catherine Mountain · viewpoint, Hancock
  7. 19 km Back to Steuben

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Steuben by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5357Deer Hill (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves5153Abbott Island (11 km)
    Beaches & coast2736Joy Cove (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2832Bogus Meadow (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1422East Steuben Dam (6 km)
    Forts & heritage07Bass Harbor Head Light (54 km)
    Museums26Abbe Museum (29 km)
    Churches56West Gouldsboro Union Church (14 km)
    Other attractions25Narraguagus Light (15 km)
    Waterfalls45Sprague's Falls Preserve (19 km)
    Parks33Agamont Park (29 km)

    Steuben: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Steuben?

    Prospect Harbor Point Light (beach, about 16 km), Catherine Mountain (viewpoint, about 19 km), Petit Manan Light (beach, about 22 km), Joy Cove (beach, about 2 km), Nash Island Light (island, about 23 km), Fremont Peak (peak, about 23 km).

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

    189 places on Spotwander: 53 hill stations & viewpoints, 51 rivers, islands & mangroves, 27 beaches & coast, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Steuben?

    Deer Hill, about 8 km by road; Eagle Hill (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Steuben?

    Abbott Island, about 11 km by road; Big Sugar Bear Island (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Steuben?

    Joy Cove, about 2 km by road; Joy Bay (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Steuben?

    Start in Steuben, visit Nash Island Light, then Petit Manan Light, then Prospect Harbor Point Light, then Joy Cove, then Catherine Mountain, and drive back — about 109 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Steuben?

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

    Towns near Steuben

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