Buxton
United States · MaineUS
Town in Maine, United States
Buxton is a town in York County, Maine, United States. It is part of the Portland metropolitan area. The population was 8,376 at the 2020 census. Buxton includes the villages of Salmon Falls/Tory Hill, Chicopee, Groveville, Bar Mills, West Buxton, and Buxton Center. The old town Common is east of Union Falls, which is the location of Skelton Dam, operated by Central Maine Power, and near historic location of the original settlement at Pleasant Point.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 8,376
- Coordinates
- 43.638, -70.519
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Elevation
- 55 m
Overview of Buxton
Travellers heading to Maine, United States will find Buxton, a small settlement. About 8,376 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. What stands out most: water sports. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Buxton
Water Sports in Buxton
(2)Our data lists Surf and Water Sports as water sports options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Buxton.
Best time to visit Buxton
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
Getting there & around
Small places like Buxton are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Maine. Time zone: America/New_York.
Similar destinations
Places near Buxton that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Buxton known for?
- Buxton, in Maine, United States, is best known for water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 8,376 residents.
- What can you do in Buxton?
- Recorded activities in Buxton include Surf and Water Sports. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Buxton?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
- Where is Buxton located?
- Buxton is located in Maine, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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