Overview
Presque Isle is a city in the Aroostook region of Maine.
4 sights · 1 things to do · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Presque Isle
Aroostook State Park
An 800-acre preserve with campsites, a showerhouse with plenty of hot water (free), and a freshwater beach at Echo Lake. Public boat access with canoe and paddleboat rentals. Fishing (license required) for brook trout at…
Northern Maine Museum of Science
Presque Isle Air Museum
Presque Isle Historical Society & Museum
Provides walking tours of Presque Isle by request.
Northern Maine Fair
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Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PQI Presque Isle International Airport, Presque Isle — 2 mi away. Directions
- BGR Bangor International Airport, Bangor — 135 mi away. Directions
- PWM Portland International Jetport, Portland — 238 mi away (major hub). Directions
Presque Isle is located along U.S. Highway 1.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Presque Isle Air Museum, Presque Isle Historical Society & Museum, Aroostook State Park
- Afternoon Northern Maine Museum of Science, Northern Maine Fair
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
By car
Presque Isle is located along U.S. Highway 1.
By bus
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See
See Aroostook State Park
An 800-acre preserve with campsites, a showerhouse with plenty of hot water (free), and a freshwater beach at Echo Lake. Public boat access with canoe and paddleboat rentals. Fishing (license required) for brook trout at Echo Lake. Several hiking trails reach two mountain tops. A playground for children is located near the campground. Groomed cross-country ski trails and snowmobile trails cross through the park during winter. Call the park during the winter for daily reports on the trails. Camping area has 30 very natural sites and a community kitchen-pavilion for use. Each campsite has a picnic table and a fire ring.
Do
Sleep
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