Places to visit near

Stonington

Stonington is a town in Hancock district, Maine, United States of about 1,198 people. Within 50 km by road there are 200 places to visit: 85 rivers, islands & mangroves, 56 beaches & coast and 18 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Deer Island Thorofare Light Station, Robinson Point and Eagle Island Light.

44.1562° N, 68.6667° WPop. 1,198

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Within 30 km174 places
Within 50 km200
Must-see88
Notable161
Best timeSeptember to February

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One day from Stonington

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:45 pm

90 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 Stonington
  2. Deer Island Thorofare Light Stationisland · 1.5 hrs
  3. Robinson Pointbeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Goose Rocks Lighthousebeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Eagle Island Lightisland · 1.5 hrs
  6. Beth Eden Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Stonington
Today’s loopStoningtonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Stonington?

Deer Island Thorofare Light Station (island, about 5 km), Robinson Point (beach, about 13 km), Eagle Island Light (island, about 13 km), Goose Rocks Lighthouse (beach, about 17 km), Beth Eden Church (church, about 17 km), Saddleback Ledge Light (heritage site, about 21 km).

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

200 places on Spotwander: 85 rivers, islands & mangroves, 56 beaches & coast, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest river spot to Stonington?

Camp Island, about 4 km by road; Andrew Island (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Stonington?

Allen Cove, about 1 km by road; Webb Cove (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Stonington?

Start in Stonington, visit Deer Island Thorofare Light Station, then Robinson Point, then Goose Rocks Lighthouse, then Eagle Island Light, then Beth Eden Church, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.