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Lubec, Maine

Lubec is a town in Washington County, Maine, United States. S.

Type City

Why go

  • Town in Maine, United States.
  • Known for Canadian border to New Brunswick.
  • Served by Princeton Municipal Airport (PNN).

History

Lubec is a town in Washington County, Maine, United States. It is the easternmost municipality in the contiguous U.S. and is the country's closest continental location to Africa.

Airports

Princeton Municipal Airport (PNN) 37 mi to the centre
Princeton, ME, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Eastport Municipal Airport 3.8 mi to the centre
Eastport, ME, US
Outdoor
Machias Valley Airport 26 mi to the centre
Machias, ME, US
Outdoor
Lubec Municipal Airport 2.5 mi to the centre
Lubec, ME, US
Outdoor
Morrison's Airport 10 mi to the centre
Perry, ME, US
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Campobello Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 2.8 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Deer Island Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 4.8 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Deer Island
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Eastport - Lubec
Ferry route · Downeast Windjammer Cruise Lines
Outdoor
Deer Island - Campobello Ferry (Seasonal)
Ferry route · East Coast Ferries Ltd
Outdoor
Deer Island - Eastport Ferry
Ferry route · East Coast Ferries Ltd
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Princeton Municipal Airport (PNN); 10 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 3 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Campobello Ferry Terminal, 2.8 mi); routes include Eastport - Lubec, Deer Island - Campobello Ferry (Seasonal), Deer Island - Eastport Ferry.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lubec, Maine. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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Tours & experiences