Blue-Hill
is located in "Downeast" Maine, along the banks of the Penobscot River and near the Atlantic Ocean coastline. The lovely streets of this historic village are lined with old elm trees, colonial homes, shops, art galleries and inns. The town has become the cultural center for the Penobscot Peninsula area, and is home to the Liros Gallery where you'll find paintings by Maine artists, as well as art from around the world. Blue Hill is, in fact, a very popular place that is beloved by artists, potters and musicians and their followers. It also has several crafts and antique shops, including one that specializes in Native American art and antiques. Blue Hill Peninsula is also famous for their inns, both stately and elegant, and quaint and cozy. Nestled at the 943-foot Blue Hill Mountain, Blue Hill Bay is usually filled with sea kayakers and sailors. There are also opportunities for swimming, boating, fishing, and canoeing, biking, hiking, golf, and exploring the other quaint villages of the Peninsula. The Blue Hill Fair, which is held every Labor Day weekend, is a traditional country fair with exhibits, lots of food and entertainment. And, for day trips, Blue Hill is an easy 45-minutes drive to the Acadia National Forest/Bar Harbor area.
Surrounding areas: Surry, Maine (5.5 mi), Brooksville, Maine (7.7 mi), Bayside, Maine (8.4 mi), Sargentville, Maine (10.1 mi), Castine, Maine (10.9 mi), Ellsworth, Maine (11.0 mi), Orland, Maine (11.9 mi)
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Blue Hill Vacation Rentals
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Blue Hill Weather & Climate
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Southeast Maine , along the Atlantic Seacoast, has a distinct four-season climate. This area, often referred to as "Downeast Maine," includes the Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island. Visitors are advised to come prepared for a variety of weather conditions in this part of Maine because the climate is highly changeable. Temperatures in summer can range as much as 45 degrees F to 85 degrees F. Spring and fall temperatures vary from 30 degrees F to 70 degrees F. You may also encounter fog or rain at any time. The Maine coastal climate is ranked second to only the Pacific Northwest in annual precipitation. This moisture occurs in every form at Acadia National Park. Ice storms are regular in winter and early spring. Average annual rainfall is 48 inches and average annual snowfall is 61 inches.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
30°F |
10°F |
4.27 in. |
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| February |
33°F |
13°F |
3.14 in. |
36°F |
| March |
41°F |
23°F |
4.22 in. |
38°F |
| April |
52°F |
32°F |
4.20 in. |
43°F |
| May |
64°F |
42°F |
3.85 in. |
49°F |
| June |
73°F |
51°F |
3.66 in. |
54°F |
| July |
78°F |
57°F |
3.46 in. |
58°F |
| August |
77°F |
56°F |
2.94 in. |
62°F |
| September |
68°F |
48°F |
4.05 in. |
58°F |
| October |
56°F |
39°F |
4.20 in. |
54°F |
| November |
45°F |
30°F |
4.70 in. |
52°F |
| December |
34°F |
17°F |
4.11 in. |
44°F |
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Blue Hill Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Hancock County Bar Harbor airport (BHB) located about 11 miles east of Blue Hill in Bar Harbor, Maine, the Bangor International airport (BGR) located approximately 28 miles northwest of Blue Hill in Bangor, Maine, the Knox County Regional airport (RKD) located roughly 36 miles southwest of Blue Hill in Rockland, Maine, the Waterville Robert Lafleur airport (WVL) located around 54 miles west of Blue Hill in Waterville, Maine, and finally the Augusta State airport (AUG) located about 60 miles west of Blue Hill in Augusta, Maine.
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Blue Hill Attractions
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| | | Water Parks |
| Odyssey Water Park | Trenton | ME | 10.8 mi. | | | Aquaboggan Water Slide | Saco | ME | 112.7 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Castine Golf Club | Castine | ME | 11.0 mi. | | | White Birches Country Club | Ellsworth | ME | 11.0 mi. | | | Bar Harbor Golf Course | Ellsworth | ME | 11.8 mi. | | | Bucksport Golf Club | Bucksport | ME | 13.2 mi. | | | Searsport Pines Golf Course | Searsport | ME | 16.4 mi. | | | Causeway Club | Southwest Harbor | ME | 16.7 mi. | | | Island Country Club | Sunset | ME | 17.1 mi. | | | Northeast Harbor Golf Club | Northeast Harbor | ME | 17.6 mi. | | | Lucerne Hills Golf Club | East Holden | ME | 18.7 mi. | | | Kebo Valley Club | Bar Harbor | ME | 19.0 mi. | | | Northport Golf Club | Northport | ME | 19.6 mi. | | | Felt Brook Golf Center | Holden | ME | 22.2 mi. | | | Pine Hill Golf Club | Brewer | ME | 24.3 mi. | | | Grindstone Neck Golf Course | Winter Harbor | ME | 24.5 mi. | | | Bangor Municipal Golf Course | Bangor | ME | 26.7 mi. | | | Country View Golf Club | Brooks | ME | 27.4 mi. | | | Hampden Country Club | Hampden | ME | 27.4 mi. | | | Hermon Meadow Golf Club & Training Center | Bangor | ME | 27.8 mi. | | | Goose River Golf Club | Rockport | ME | 29.6 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Camden Snowbowl | Camden | ME | 28.2 mi. | | | Sugarloaf USA | Kingfield | ME | 85.1 mi. | | | Big Squaw | Greenville | ME | 86.2 mi. | | | Black Mountain | Rumford | ME | 97.2 mi. | | | Mount Abram | Locke Mills | ME | 104.5 mi. | | | Saddleback | Rangeley | ME | 107.5 mi. | | | Shawnee Peak | Bridgton | ME | 108.5 mi. | | | Sunday River | Bethel | ME | 108.8 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Fort Point State Park | | ME | 11.1 mi. | | | Lamoine State Park | | ME | 14.8 mi. | | | Moose Point State Park | | ME | 17.4 mi. | | | Camden Hills State Park | | ME | 24.3 mi. | | | Owls Head State Park | | ME | 32.7 mi. | | | Lake Saint George State Park | | ME | 37.7 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Farnsworth Art Museum | Rockland | ME | 34.5 mi. | (Art) | | L.C. Bates Museum | Hinckley | ME | 54.3 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) |
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