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Houlton is a town and county seat of Aroostook County, Maine, United States, on the Canada–United States border. As of the 2020 census , the town's population was 6,055. [2] It is perhaps best known for being at the northern terminus of Interstate 95 and as the birthplace of Samantha Smith , a goodwill ambassador as a child during the Cold War .
Houlton is a service center community in Northern Maine with full time police, fire, ambulance, hospital, water, sewer and electric. It offers year round recreational and sporting activities, a beautiful downtown, dining, shopping and events.
- Maine Visitor Information Center. For such a rural area, many visitors find there are quite a lot of things to see and do; one of the best places to learn about many of them is at the Maine Visitor Information Center in Houlton.
- Houlton Agricultural Fair. Much more than just another farm fair, the Houlton Agricultural Fair takes place over four days in early June and includes a variety of activities that aren’t often found in other agricultural fairs.
- Houlton Fair BBQ and Music Fest. If homemade BBQ, live music, and perfect summer weather don’t interest you, then by all means, do not attend the Houlton Fair BBQ and Music Fest.
- World’s Largest Scale Model of the Solar System. Built on the staggering scale of 1 to 93 million, the world’s largest model of the solar system runs through the small town of Houlton and begins with the sun at the University of Maine’s campus at Presque Isle.
Houlton is the Shiretown of Aroostook County, a former boomtown with Victorian houses, historic district, and movie theater. Explore the world's largest scale model of the Solar System, the Southern Bangor and Aroostook Trail, and the annual Black Fly Brewfest.
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Oct 17, 2023 · Houlton is the northernmost point of I-95 and a gateway to Aroostook County, Maine's largest and most rural region. Explore the Meduxnekeag River, the Maine Solar System, the Boy with the Leaking Boot, and more in this historic and scenic town.
Houlton is a town on the US-Canada border, founded in 1807 and incorporated in 1831. It is the county seat for Aroostook County and has a population of 6,123 as of 2010.
Houlton is known for its events! From Midnight Madness to the Thursday music performances at the amphitheater, there is a little of something for everyone here. Shopping and Dining in downtown Houlton, Maine!
