Why visit Houlton
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 5 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Temple Theatre, Garrison Hill, Cary Library and Amazeen House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 78°F; January lows average 3°F.
Weather in Houlton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Houlton
Houlton is a census-designated place (CDP) comprising the main village within the town of Houlton in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population of the CDP was 4,856 at the 2010 census, out of a population of 6,123 for the entire town. Houlton is the county seat of Aroostook County. The northern terminus of Interstate 95 and eastern terminus of U.S.
From the Wikipedia article Houlton (CDP), Maine (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks12
Cary Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic public library in Houlton, Maine, United States
107 Main Street, Houlton
Amazeen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Houlton, Maine, United States
Aroostook County Courthouse and Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
United States historic place
Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
United States historic place
Blackhawk Putnam Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
House in Maine, United States of America
Donovan-Hussey Farms Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic district in Houlton, Maine
Edward L. Cleveland House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Maine, United States
First National Bank of Houlton
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Bank building in Houlton, Maine
Market Square Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Houlton, Maine
The Elms
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in Houlton, Maine, USA
Walter P. Mansur House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Maine, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes5
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.7 mi
290 North Street, Houlton
Mo-We 05:00-18:00; Fr-Su 05:00-18:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.1 mi
127 North Street, Houlton
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship6
Unitarian Church of Houlton
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Saint Mary of the Visitation Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.4 mi
110 Military Street, Houlton
Military Street Baptist Church - Church on the Hill
Church · Baptist · 0.9 mi
307 Military Street, Houlton
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare2
Map of Houlton
49 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°F | 3°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 26°F | 3°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 36°F | 15°F | 2.7 in |
| Apr | 49°F | 28°F | 2.9 in |
| May | 64°F | 39°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 72°F | 48°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 78°F | 54°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 52°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 68°F | 44°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 54°F | 34°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 41°F | 25°F | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 30°F | 12°F | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Houlton Intl Ap (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Aroostook County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for snowstorms.
- 2023-09-14: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-02-01: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-05-09: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2006-02-24: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Houlton International Airport (HUL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Oakfield 15 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Island Falls 22 mi west, about 36 min by car
- Mars Hill 28 mi north, about 44 min by car
- Patten 30 mi west, about 49 min by car
- Danforth 32 mi south, about 51 min by car
- Presque Isle 40 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Mapleton 42 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Ashland 43 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Fort Fairfield 44 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Caribou 50 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- HoultonME AroostookCountyCourthouse, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- E B White photo Walter Mansur jpg, Hgartley, CC BY-SA 4.0
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