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The commercial center of Aroostook County
About Presque Isle
Presque Isle serves as the commercial center and largest city in Aroostook County, Maine. With a population of 8,797 according to the 2020 Census, it hosts several educational institutions including the University of Maine at Presque Isle and Northern Maine Community College. The area is also defined by landmarks such as the Northern Maine Fairgrounds and the Presque Isle International Airport.
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Northern Maine Museum of Science
The Northern Maine Museum of Science is a natural history museum located in Presque Isle Junction on the University of Maine at Presque Isle campus. It was founded in the early 1970s after Leroy Norton donated sea shells and local forestry examples, and later expanded with pieces from the defunct Portland Museum of Natural History.
The museum was founded in the early 1970s after naturalist Leroy Norton donated pieces including sea shells and local forestry examples.
View details →Best Hotels in Presque Isle
5 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center
Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center is located at 116 Main Street.
Best Restaurants in Presque Isle
12 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Houlton Farms Dairy Bar
Houlton Farms Dairy Bar offers a selection of ice cream in Presque Isle Junction.
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Shogun Japanese Restaurant
Shogun Japanese Restaurant offers a selection of Japanese cuisine in the Washburn Junction neighborhood.
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Pat's Pizza
Pat's Pizza is a restaurant located in the Presque Isle Junction neighborhood.
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Riverside Restaurant
Riverside Restaurant serves a variety of dishes in the Presque Isle Junction neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Presque Isle
3 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Fuel ME Nutrition
Fuel ME Nutrition is a coffee shop located in the Presque Isle Junction neighborhood.
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Hub Coffee
Hub Coffee is a local café located in Presque Isle Junction offering a variety of coffee drinks.
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Teresa's Corner Cafe & Bakery
Teresa's Corner Cafe & Bakery serves coffee and baked goods in Presque Isle Junction.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Presque Isle
1 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
Best Things to Do in Presque Isle
5 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Northern Maine Museum of Science
The Northern Maine Museum of Science is a natural history museum located in Presque Isle Junction on the University of Maine at Presque Isle campus. It was founded in the early 1970s after Leroy Norton donated sea shells and local forestry examples, and later expanded with pieces from the defunct Portland Museum of Natural History.
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Someday Comes
Someday Comes is an attraction located in the Presque Isle Junction neighborhood.
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Presque Isle Historical Museum
Presque Isle Historical Museum offers a look into the region’s past through its exhibits and artifacts. Located in Presque Isle Junction, it provides visitors with insight into local history.
Best Shops in Presque Isle
9 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Neighborhood Books
Neighborhood Books is a local shop located in Presque Isle Junction.
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Merchants On The Corner
Merchants On The Corner is a shop located in Presque Isle Junction.
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Morning Star Art & Framing
Morning Star Art & Framing offers a range of art supplies and framing services in Presque Isle Junction. The shop caters to both amateur artists and professionals looking for custom frames.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Presque Isle
8 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Mantle Lake Park
Mantle Lake Park is a park located in the Washburn Junction neighborhood.
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Arnold Brook Lake Recreation Area
Arnold Brook Lake Recreation Area is a park located in Spragueville.
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Aroostook River Access - Presque Isle
Aroostook River Access - Presque Isle is a park located in the Presque Isle Junction neighborhood.
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Northern Maine Fair
Northern Maine Fair is a park located in the Presque Isle Junction neighborhood.
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Veterans Memorial Park
Veterans Memorial Park is a park located in the Presque Isle Junction neighborhood.
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