Franklin district, Maine, United States

Places to visit near Strong

Strong is a town in Franklin district, Maine, United States, home to about 1,309 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit — 120 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 churches and 1 museums. The must-see places are Staples Pond (12 km), Mount Blue (16 km) and Mount Abraham (25 km).

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Strong, Maine
Strong, Franklin district, Maine, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Strong at a glance

Location
Franklin district, Maine, United States
Population
about 1,309
Coordinates
44.8076° N, 70.2209° W
Places within 50 km
141 (20 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; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Strong

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Strong

147 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Strong. The closest is Dyer Hill (2 km); the best-known is Mount Blue (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Strong

36 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Strong. The closest is Porter Lake (7 km); the best-known is Staples Pond (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Strong

16 churches within 100 km of Strong. The closest is Union Church (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Strong

7 museums within 100 km of Strong. The closest is Madrid Village Schoolhouse (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Strong

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Strong. The closest is Mayhew Bog (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Strong

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Strong. The closest is Mosher Hill Falls (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Strong

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.

  1. Start in Strong
  2. 4 km Bean Mountain · viewpoint, Franklin
  3. 22 km Mount Abraham · viewpoint, Franklin
  4. 34 km Mount Blue · viewpoint, Franklin
  5. 11 km Staples Pond · lake, Franklin
  6. 12 km Dyer Hill · hill, Franklin
  7. 2 km Back to Strong

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    Within 15 km of Strong

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Strong by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints120147Dyer Hill (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1136Porter Lake (7 km)
    Churches216Union Church (12 km)
    Museums17Madrid Village Schoolhouse (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Mayhew Bog (26 km)
    Waterfalls45Mosher Hill Falls (14 km)
    Forts & heritage13Norridgewock (34 km)
    Other attractions02Sunday River Covered Bridge (76 km)
    Parks02Capitol Park (82 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Yeaton Island (34 km)
    Beaches & coast01The Ladies Delight Light (77 km)

    Strong: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Strong?

    Staples Pond (lake, about 12 km), Mount Blue (viewpoint, about 16 km), Dyer Hill (hill, about 2 km), Bean Mountain (viewpoint, about 4 km), Mount Abraham (viewpoint, about 25 km), Stubbs Mountain (viewpoint, about 5 km).

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

    141 places on Spotwander: 120 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 churches, 1 museum, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Strong?

    Dyer Hill, about 2 km by road; Bean Mountain (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Strong?

    Porter Lake, about 7 km by road; Bauds Pond (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Strong?

    Union Church, about 12 km by road; New Sharon Congregational Church (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Strong?

    Start in Strong, visit Bean Mountain, then Mount Abraham, then Mount Blue, then Staples Pond, then Dyer Hill, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Strong?

    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; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Strong

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