Lincoln, Maine travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Lincoln is in the Highlands region of Maine.

1 sights · 1 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 3 places to stay

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Best things about Lincoln

Gordon Fox Ranch

The Gordon Fox Ranch is a historic silver fox farming property. Operating from about 1924-1940, the property is the best-preserved of a significant number of fox farms established by brothers Frank and Fred Gordon in Lin…

Jato Highlands Golf Course

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 — 41 mi away. Directions
BHB Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport, Bar Harbor — 63 mi away. Directions
PWM Portland International Jetport, Portland — 148 mi away (major hub). Directions

Take exit 227 from I-95.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

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 Gordon Fox Ranch
Lunch Charlie's Seafood Market
Afternoon Jato Highlands Golf Course
Dinner Gillmor's Restaurant
Evening The Forester Pub

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

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Understand

Lincoln, population 4,850 (2020), is a town in Penobscot County, Maine. Lincoln is named after Maine's sixth governor, Enoch Lincoln.

Get in

Take exit 227 from I-95.

See

See Gordon Fox Ranch

📍 860 W. Broadway (US 2)Checked Dec 2024

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Do

Fishing is popular, with many species to be found – smallmouth bass, landlocked salmon, brook trout, togue (lake trout), smelts, white perch and more.