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Augusta

Augusta is a town in Kennebec district, Maine, United States of about 18,471 people. Within 50 km by road there are 118 places to visit: 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 13 churches. The must-see places are Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Maine State Museum and Capitol Park.

44.3106° N, 69.7795° WPop. 18,471

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Within 30 km97 places
Within 50 km118
Must-see145
Notable78
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, church near Augusta
Must-see

Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church

Church · 1 km

Maine State Museum, museum near Augusta
Must-see

Maine State Museum

Museum · 1 km

Capitol Park, park near Augusta
Must-see

Capitol Park

Park · 1 km

Places near Augusta by type

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One day from Augusta

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:17 pm

81 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Augusta
  2. Christ Church Episcopalchurch · 30 min
  3. Cobbosseecontee Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Narrows Pondlake · 45 min
  5. The Ladies Delight Lightbeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Webber Pond Damdam · 45 min
  7. Back in Augusta
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Augusta?

Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Maine State Museum (museum, about 1 km), Capitol Park (park, about 1 km), South Parish Congregational Church UCC (church, about 1 km), Cushnoc Archeological Site (heritage site, about 1 km), Old Fort Western (fort, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Augusta?

118 places on Spotwander: 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 churches, 3 beaches & coast, 7 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Augusta?

Burnt Hill, about 2 km by road; Howard Hill (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Augusta?

Cobbosseecontee Lake Dam, about 12 km by road; Carleton Pond Dam (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Augusta?

Start in Augusta, visit Christ Church Episcopal, then Cobbosseecontee Lake, then Narrows Pond, then The Ladies Delight Light, then Webber Pond Dam, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.