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Plymouth, Maine

Plymouth, Maine

I-95 exit town with farms, ponds, and quick Bangor access

Overview

Plymouth straddles I-95 west of Bangor, blending travel services near the interstate with dairy farms and ponds on quiet backroads. Residents fish Plymouth Pond, ride snowmobile spurs to Newport and Etna, and shop in Bangor while keeping a rural home base.

Key Facts

Population 1,380
Region Maine Highlands
County Penobscot
Founded 1826
Nearest City Bangor (25 minutes)

What Plymouth Is Known For

Plymouth Local Highlights

Highway convenience
Quick on/off I-95 with fuel, lodging, and food nearby.
Warmwater ponds
Bass and pickerel fishing on Plymouth and Lamb Hill ponds.
Rural fields
Working farms and hayfields dominate the landscape away from the exit.

Things to Do

1
Launch at Plymouth Pond
Boat or ice fish for bass and pickerel.
2
Ride local trails
Connect to ITS and ATV networks toward Newport and Dixmont.
3
Farm stand loop
Drive Routes 69 and 222 for seasonal produce and foliage views.

Living in Plymouth

Mix of exit-area services and quiet country roads. Groceries and schools are in Newport or Bangor; winters demand snow tires and wood heat is common.

Weather & Seasons

summer

Warm, 70-84 F

winter

Cold and snowy, 5-25 F

spring

Cool, 38-58 F with mud season

fall

Crisp, 45-62 F and bright foliage

How to Get There

I-95 exit 161; Routes 69 and 222 link Plymouth to Newport, Dixmont, and Bangor.

Satellite preview shows the approximate town outline to help you get oriented before you arrive.

Satellite preview

Plymouth outline