Overview
Dover-Foxcroft, population 4,500 (2023) is in the Highlands region of Maine.
3 sights · 2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Dover-Foxcroft
American Woolen Company Foxcroft Mill
A group of seven historic buildings and three structures on East Main Street in downtown Dover-Foxcroft. The Foxcroft Mill is located on the west side of the Piscataquis River. The buildings were built between 1844 and 1…
Center Theatre
A performing arts venue and movie theater that was built in 1940 and was closed for several decades before being renovated and revived in the early 2000s. Its main auditorium contains 264 seats, while its second auditori…
Peaks-Kenny State Park
Peaks-Kenny State Park is a seasonal public recreation area covering 813 acres on the south shore of Sebec Lake. The state park grounds include a white sand beach at South Cove, 56 campsites, picnic area, hiking trails, …
Blacksmith Shop Museum
Foxcroft Golf Club
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 79°F; winter lows dip to about 15°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Nov. (climate data from nearby Acadia National 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.
- BGR Bangor International Airport, Bangor — 33 mi away. Directions
- BHB Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport, Bar Harbor — 66 mi away. Directions
- PWM Portland International Jetport, Portland — 119 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Blacksmith Shop Museum, Foxcroft Golf Club, American Woolen Company Foxcroft Mill
- Lunch Bear's Den Restaurant & Tavern
- Afternoon Center Theatre, Peaks-Kenny State Park
- Dinner Pat's Pizza
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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What to ask about, for your diet
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Understand
Dover-Foxcroft is the largest town in and the seat of Piscataquis County and is located near the geographic center of Maine. Dover-Foxcroft was originally two towns, Dover and Foxcroft, separated by the Piscataquis River. Dover was to the south of the river, and Foxcroft was to the north; on March 1, 1922, the two towns merged into a single town.
See
See American Woolen Company Foxcroft Mill (Mayo & Son Woolen Mill)
A group of seven historic buildings and three structures on East Main Street in downtown Dover-Foxcroft. The Foxcroft Mill is located on the west side of the Piscataquis River. The buildings were built between 1844 and 1941, and have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
See Center Theatre
A performing arts venue and movie theater that was built in 1940 and was closed for several decades before being renovated and revived in the early 2000s. Its main auditorium contains 264 seats, while its second auditorium contains 40 seats. The Theatre hosts live stage performances, music concerts, community events, and movies.
Do
Eat
Eat Bear's Den Restaurant & Tavern (Bear's Den Motel)
Sleep
Stay Bear's Den Motel
Nearby
- Milo – 13 miles east of Dover-Foxcroft on SR 6/16. Milo the gateway to hunting, fishing, hiking, boating, and other outdoor activities in the Longfellow Mountains.
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