Overview
Caribou is the most northeastern city in the United States and located just 10 minutes from the Canadian border. The community was incorporated in 1859. The community has a rich agricultural history and is known for some of the finest snowmobiling in the Northeast.
1 sights · 9 things to do · 10 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Caribou
The Nylander Museum
Natural history museum.
Caribou Performing Arts Center
Host local and national theater and live music. A hub of community and regional activities.
Goughan's Berry Farm
Fresh pick your own berries, pumpkins and Christmas trees.
Caribou High School City facility
Featuring lit Nordic ski trails.
Caribou Recreation Center
With indoor elevated walking track
Caribou Country Club
Public 9-hole golf course and excellent Nordic ski trials.
Plan your trip
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PQI Presque Isle International Airport, Presque Isle — 12 mi away. Directions
- BGR Bangor International Airport, Bangor — 148 mi away. Directions
- PWM Portland International Jetport, Portland — 249 mi away (major hub). Directions
Caribou is 1 hour north of Houlton on U.S Route 1. Travel times are approximately 3 hours north of Bangor, Maine, and 5 hours north of Portland, Maine. The community is 4 hours east of Quebec City and 2 hours north of Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning The Nylander Museum, Goughan's Berry Farm, Caribou Recreation Center
- Lunch Burger Boy
- Afternoon Aroostook river, Swedish Colony
- Dinner Cindy's Sub Shop
Day 2
- Morning Caribou Performing Arts Center, Caribou High School City facility, Caribou Country Club
- Lunch Sleeper's
- Afternoon Caribou Historical Society, Old Washburn Road
- Dinner Par & Grill
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
By car
Caribou is 1 hour north of Houlton on U.S Route 1. Travel times are approximately 3 hours north of Bangor, Maine, and 5 hours north of Portland, Maine. The community is 4 hours east of Quebec City and 2 hours north of Fredericton, New Brunswick.
By bus
See
Do
Do Caribou Historical Society
Museum just south of Caribou features many artifacts from early life in Caribou.
Buy
Shop Sleeper's
Caribou grocery and clothing store with name brand clothing and footwear for men/ladies and youth.
Eat
Eat Burger Boy
Open summers, burgers & ice cream.
Eat Cindy's Sub Shop
Homemade subs and sandwiches.
Eat Sleeper's
Offering cooked lobster and homemade rolls & salads.
Eat Par & Grill
Indoor golf and restaurant.
Eat Farms Bakery and Coffee Shop
Freshly baked pastries
Sleep
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