Washington district, Maine, United States

Places to visit near Cherryfield

Cherryfield is a town in Washington district, Maine, United States, home to about 1,203 people. Within 50 km by road there are 161 places to visit — 58 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 rivers, islands & mangroves, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens and 20 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Fremont Peak (14 km), Catherine Mountain (16 km) and Nash Island Light (27 km).

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Cherryfield, Maine
Cherryfield, Washington district, Maine, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cherryfield at a glance

Location
Washington district, Maine, United States
Population
about 1,203
Coordinates
44.6073° N, 67.9258° W
Places within 50 km
161 (20 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves

Top places to visit near Cherryfield

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cherryfield: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cherryfield

62 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cherryfield. The closest is Burke Hill (5 km); the best-known is Fremont Peak (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Cherryfield

34 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Cherryfield. The closest is Pinkham Island (12 km). Best time: september to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cherryfield

33 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cherryfield. The closest is Catskin Heath (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Cherryfield

31 beaches & coast within 100 km of Cherryfield. The closest is Jordan Beach (12 km); the best-known is Nash Island Light (27 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cherryfield

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cherryfield. The closest is Cherryfield Dam (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Cherryfield

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cherryfield. The closest is Fort O'Brien State Historic Site (54 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Cherryfield

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cherryfield
  2. 1 km Cherryfield Dam · dam, Washington
  3. 4 km Burke Hill · hill, Washington
  4. 12 km Catherine Mountain · viewpoint, Hancock
  5. 10 km Fremont Peak · peak, Hancock
  6. 14 km Peaked Hill · hill, Washington
  7. 6 km Back to Cherryfield

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How to reach Cherryfield

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    Within 15 km of Cherryfield

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cherryfield by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5862Burke Hill (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3134Pinkham Island (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2933Catskin Heath (9 km)
    Beaches & coast2031Jordan Beach (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1022Cherryfield Dam (1 km)
    Forts & heritage07Fort O'Brien State Historic Site (54 km)
    Waterfalls56Sprague's Falls Preserve (8 km)
    Museums25Ruggles House Museum (20 km)
    Churches45West Gouldsboro Union Church (26 km)
    Other attractions14Narraguagus Light (23 km)
    Parks13Agamont Park (41 km)

    Cherryfield: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cherryfield?

    Fremont Peak (peak, about 14 km), Catherine Mountain (viewpoint, about 16 km), Cherryfield Dam (dam, about 1 km), Burke Hill (hill, about 5 km), Peaked Hill (hill, about 6 km), Parker Hill (hill, about 6 km).

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

    161 places on Spotwander: 58 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 rivers, islands & mangroves, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 beaches & coast, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cherryfield?

    Burke Hill, about 5 km by road; Peaked Hill (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Cherryfield?

    Pinkham Island, about 12 km by road; Partridge Island (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Cherryfield?

    Catskin Heath, about 9 km by road; Campbell Meadow (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cherryfield?

    Start in Cherryfield, visit Cherryfield Dam, then Burke Hill, then Catherine Mountain, then Fremont Peak, then Peaked Hill, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cherryfield?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Towns near Cherryfield

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Cherryfield’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Cherryfield on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.