Fort Kent, United States
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Alternative names: Population: 2.5 thous.Area: 55.15 mi²Elevation: 531 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 47°15'2"N, 68°35'35"W
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Fort Kent Top Attractions

Fort Kent Attractions - What to See and Explore

Fort Kent offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Clair–Fort Kent Bridge, University of Maine at Fort Kent, Fort Kent–Clair Border Crossing, Jean-Baptiste Daigle House. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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    Bridge

    Clair–Fort Kent Bridge

    The Clair–Fort Kent Bridge is a steel truss bridge crossing the Saint John River between Clair, New Brunswick in Canada and Fort Kent, Maine in the United States. The bridge handles approximately 279,490 vehicle crossings per year and forms a border crossing on the International Boundary.

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    Universities and schools

    University of Maine at Fort Kent

    The University of Maine at Fort Kent is a public university in Fort Kent, Maine. It is the northernmost campus of the University of Maine System.

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    Forts and castles

    Fort Kent–Clair Border Crossing

    The Fort Kent - Clair Border Crossing is at the Clair–Fort Kent Bridge that connects the town of Fort Kent, Maine, with Clair, New Brunswick, on the Canada–United States border. It marks the northern terminus of U.S. Route 1. This crossing first opened in 1905 with the construction of a footbridge that traversed the Saint John River.

Day trips

Fort Kent – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Fort Kent, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Presque Isle National Bank (Presque Isle), Northern Maine Museum of Science (Presque Isle), Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library (Presque Isle).

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    Museum

    Presque Isle National Bank, Presque Isle

    The former Presque Isle National Bank building is a 19th-century commercial building at 422 Main Street in Presque Isle, Maine.

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    Museum, Science museum, Natural history museum

    Northern Maine Museum of Science, Presque Isle

    The Northern Maine Museum of Science is a natural history museum in Presque Isle, Maine. Located on the campus of the University of Maine at Presque Isle, it was founded in the early 1970s when Leroy Norton, an Aroostook County naturalist donated a significant number of pieces, including sea shells and local forestry examples.

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    Library

    Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library, Presque Isle

    The Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library, named after local philanthropists Mark and Emily Turner, is a public library in the City of Presque Isle, Maine, United States.

  • loring military heritage center limestone39 milesSE
    Historical place, Military base, Military museum

    Loring Military Heritage Center, Limestone

    The Loring Military Heritage Center, near Limestone, Maine and named for pilot Charles J. Loring, Jr. was founded in 2005 by prior service military personnel and civilians who lived in the area. The museum was founded to preserve the rich history of the base, and the memories of the people who served there.

  • nylander museum caribou39 milesSE
    46°51'30"N • 68°0'38"W

    Nylander Museum, Caribou

    Museum

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Best Time To Visit Fort Kent

Learn when is the best time to travel to Fort Kent weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February, March and April. Most of it rains in July and August.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Fort Kent?

The top attractions to visit in Fort Kent are:

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