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Things to see in Bucksport (United States): 8 places and when to go
Bucksport is a town in United States, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly History (3), Nature (2), Mountains (2). The best known are Great Pond Mountain, Mount Waldo and Fort Knox. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 39. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 44.572, -68.7963
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (3) · Nature (2) · Mountains (2) · Architecture (2) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- JFK New York, 599 km as the crow flies
What to see in Bucksport
The places in and around Bucksport, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Great Pond MountainMountain in Maine, United States of America11 km
- Mount WaldoMountain in United States of America8.0 km
- Fort KnoxFort in Maine, United States812 m
- Fort Point LightLighthouse in Maine, United States12 km
- Fort PownallMemorial in Maine, United States of America12 km
- Frankfort DamHistory7.4 km
- Penobscot Narrows Bridge and ObservatoryBridge in United States of America1.4 km
- Bucksport stationRailway station in Bucksport, the United States of America2 m
When to go to Bucksport
The best time to visit Bucksport is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:00
- FebPossible10:12
- MarBest time11:38
- AprBest time13:15
- MayBest time14:37
- JunBest time15:21
- JulBest time15:03
- AugBest time13:52
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:43
- NovPossible9:20
- DecPossible8:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 39. In April, 8 of the 8 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Bucksport
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, New York), 599 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Sedgwick6 places24 km
- Bangor, Maine12 places26 km
- Bar Harbor, Maine12 places51 km
- Bass Harbor22 places53 km
- Vinalhaven5 places61 km
- Waterville, Maine7 places67 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bucksport?
The best known: Great Pond Mountain, Mount Waldo, Fort Knox, Fort Point Light, Fort Pownall. In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bucksport?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 39.
How do you get to Bucksport?
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 599 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bucksport as the destination and these 8 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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