Overview
Byron is a town of 145 people in the River Valley area of Oxford County (Maine).
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Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jul–Aug. Summer highs reach about 55°F; winter lows dip to about -3°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Jul. (climate data from nearby Mount Washington State Park)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- AUG Augusta State Airport, Augusta — 50 mi away. Directions
- PWM Portland International Jetport, Portland — 76 mi away (major hub). Directions
Located on Route 17 north of Mexico and Roxbury, South of Rangeley
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Understand
Byron is located in the northern region of the state of Illinois. It belongs to Byron Township. The state capital, Springfield, is located about 322 kilometers to the southwest, and the second-largest city in the United States, Chicago, is approximately 151 kilometers to the northeast. The city is situated south of the Rock River, and about 2 kilometers northeast of the city center lies Lake Louise. State Route 2 and State Route 72 pass through the city. The Byron Nuclear Generating Station, which began operations in 1985 after a construction period of around 10 years, is located to the south of the city. It is one of the last nuclear power plants in the United States to receive a construction permit.
Get in
Located on Route 17 north of Mexico and Roxbury, South of Rangeley
See
- Angel Falls - Hour-long hike to beautiful waterfall that appears in the shape of an angel when the water flow is sufficient. Byron - Bemis Track Road
- Coos Canyon - Huge gorge in the river. Activities include gold panning, swimming, and photography. Picnic tables are available. Byron - Route 17
Do
- Swift River
- Gold panning
- Swimming
Drink
Night life in Byron tends to center around a campfire.
Sleep
- Coos Canyon Campground
Nearby
Roxbury
City / town · 3 listings · 4 mi away
Andover
City / town · 5 listings · 8 mi away
Weld
City / town · 3 listings · 10 mi away
Mexico
City / town · 3 listings · 12 mi away
Rumford
City / town · 28 listings · 12 mi away
Dixfield
City / town · 1 listings · 16 mi away
Rangeley
City / town · 15 listings · 17 mi away
Newry
City / town · 18 mi away
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