Franklin district, Maine, United States

Places to visit near Chesterville

Chesterville is a town in Franklin district, Maine, United States, home to about 1,216 people. Within 50 km by road there are 96 places to visit — 53 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 churches and 5 museums. The must-see places are Parker Pond (11 km), Echo Lake (18 km) and Puzzle Mountain (19 km).

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Chesterville, Maine
Chesterville, Franklin district, Maine, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chesterville at a glance

Location
Franklin district, Maine, United States
Population
about 1,216
Coordinates
44.5512° N, 70.0862° W
Places within 50 km
96 (32 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Chesterville

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chesterville: 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 Chesterville

80 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chesterville. The closest is Blabon Hill (3 km); the best-known is Puzzle Mountain (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chesterville

44 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chesterville. The closest is Flying Pond Dam (10 km); the best-known is Parker Pond (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Chesterville

23 churches within 100 km of Chesterville. The closest is New Sharon Congregational Church (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Chesterville

11 museums within 100 km of Chesterville. The closest is Colby College Museum of Art (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chesterville

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chesterville. The closest is Viles Arboretum (48 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Chesterville

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chesterville. The closest is Fort Halifax (45 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Chesterville

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 101 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chesterville
  2. 19 km Puzzle Mountain · viewpoint, Franklin
  3. 29 km Echo Lake · lake, Kennebec
  4. 8 km Parker Pond · lake, Kennebec
  5. 19 km Great Pond · lake, Kennebec
  6. 23 km Blabon Hill · hill, Franklin
  7. 3 km Back to Chesterville

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How to reach Chesterville

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    Within 15 km of Chesterville

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chesterville by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5380Blabon Hill (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1844Flying Pond Dam (10 km)
    Churches523New Sharon Congregational Church (14 km)
    Museums511Colby College Museum of Art (42 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17Viles Arboretum (48 km)
    Forts & heritage26Fort Halifax (45 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves55Gooseneck Island (9 km)
    Waterfalls44Fellowship Church of the Nazarene at Farmington Falls (10 km)
    Other attractions04Oxford Casino (70 km)
    Beaches & coast23Coe Point (22 km)
    Parks13Capitol Park (46 km)

    Chesterville: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chesterville?

    Parker Pond (lake, about 11 km), Echo Lake (lake, about 18 km), Puzzle Mountain (viewpoint, about 19 km), Blabon Hill (hill, about 3 km), Great Pond (lake, about 24 km), Zion Hill (hill, about 4 km).

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

    96 places on Spotwander: 53 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 churches, 5 museums, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chesterville?

    Blabon Hill, about 3 km by road; Zion Hill (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Chesterville?

    Flying Pond Dam, about 10 km by road; Mill Pond (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Chesterville?

    New Sharon Congregational Church, about 14 km by road; Ten Lots Chapel (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chesterville?

    Start in Chesterville, visit Puzzle Mountain, then Echo Lake, then Parker Pond, then Great Pond, then Blabon Hill, and drive back — about 101 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chesterville?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Chesterville

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