12 Best Things to Do in Houlton, Maine

Located on the section of the border that runs vertically between the United States and Canada, Houlton is in Maine’s Aroostook County and is set among some of the state and country’s most rural, scenic, and rugged landscapes.

With a population of just over 6,000, it’s known as the end of the line for Interstate 95, which runs nonstop along the eastern seaboard from southern Florida to Houlton.

It’s also known for its variety of annual fairs and festivals that draw people from all over the region, and its border location makes day-trips into Canada easy as well.

Below are 14 things to do in and around Houlton.

1. Maine Visitor Information Center

2. Houlton Agricultural Fair

3. Houlton Fair BBQ and Music Fest

4. World’s Largest Scale Model of the Solar System

5. Southern Bangor and Aroostook Trail

6. Black Fly Brewfest

7. The Temple

8. Meduxnekeag River Canoe Race

9. Fredericton City Hall

10. Fredericton Lighthouse

11. Take a Canadian Micro-Brew Tour

12. Boyce Farmer’s Market