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Presque Isle, Maine

Presque Isle is the commercial center and largest city in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 8,797 at the 2020 Census.

Type CityPopulation 8,797

Why go

  • City in Maine, United States.
  • Served by Presque Isle International Airport (PQI).

History

Presque Isle is the commercial center and largest city in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 8,797 at the 2020 Census. The city is home to the University of Maine at Presque Isle, Northern Maine Community College, Northern Maine Fairgrounds, the Aroostook Centre Mall, and the Presque Isle International Airport.

Where to stay

95 Parkhurst Siding Rd, Presque Isle, ME 04769 · arndtscamp.com
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436 Main St, Presque Isle, ME 04769 · thenortheastlandhotel.com
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768 Main St, Presque Isle, ME 04769 · hilton.com
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187 Rue Ouellette, Grand-Sault, NB E3Z 3E8, Canada · bestwestern.com
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71 Main St, Presque Isle, ME 04769 · bestwestern.com
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Restaurants & places to go

Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 789 Main Street, Presque Isle, 04769 · arbys.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa unknown Features: takeaway, delivery · 379 Main Street, Presque Isle, 04769 · pizza.dominos.com
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 761 Main Street, Presque Isle, 04769 · restaurants.subway.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 779 Main Street, Presque Isle, 04769
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Pizza, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 814 Main Street, Presque Isle, 04769 · locations.pizzahut.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 808 Main Street, Presque Isle, 04769 · locations.kfc.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 656 Main Street, Presque Isle, 04769 · mcdonalds.com
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Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-21:00 · 449 Main Street, Presque Isle, 04769
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Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food · 260 Main Street, Presque Isle, 04769 · bcpizza.wixsite.com
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Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 830 Main Street, Presque Isle, 04769
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Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · 150 Maysville Street, Presque Isle, 04769
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · fuelmenutrition.com
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 19 Davis Street, Presque Isle, 04769 · orientalpearlpqi.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · 342 Main Street, Presque Isle, 04769
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Ice Cream, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 786 Main Street, Presque Isle, 04769
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
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Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food · 222 Main Street, Presque Isle, 04769
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Restaurant · restaurant · 350 Main Street, Presque Isle, 04769 · governorsrestaurant.com
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Restaurant · restaurant · 436 Main Street, Presque Isle, 04769 · rodneys436.com
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Restaurant · restaurant · 710 Main Street, Presque Isle, 04769 · mainemaplepig.com
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Cafe · cafe · 299 Main Street, Presque Isle, 04769
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Fast Food · fast food · 21 University Drive, Presque Isle, 04769
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Airports

Presque Isle International Airport (PQI) 1.3 mi to the centre
Presque Isle, ME, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Alaska Airlines, Peninsula Airways) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Boston (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
  • Alaska Airlines AS (Saab 340) · 1 route: Boston
  • Peninsula Airways KS (Saab 340) · 1 route: Boston

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Caribou Municipal Airport (CAR) 13 mi to the centre
Caribou, ME, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Loring International Airport (LIZ) 19 mi to the centre
Limestone, 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.
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Russell Field 9.3 mi to the centre
Easton, ME, US
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Fort Fairfield Municipal Airport 9.6 mi to the centre
Fort Fairfield, ME, US
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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 Presque Isle International Airport (PQI); 9 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PQI has direct flights to 1 destination on 2 airlines (incl. Boston).

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

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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