Maine, United States

Places to visit near Cornish

Cornish is a town in Maine, United States, home to about 1,319 people. Within 50 km by road there are 38 places to visit — 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 churches and 0 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Douglas Mountain (14 km), Lake Arrowhead (21 km) and Peabody Pond (22 km).

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Cornish, Maine
Cornish, Maine, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cornish at a glance

Location
Maine, United States
Population
about 1,319
Coordinates
43.8048° N, 70.8012° W
Places within 50 km
38 (38 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

Top places to visit near Cornish

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

103 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cornish. The closest is Douglas Mountain (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cornish

64 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cornish. The closest is Lake Arrowhead (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Cornish

29 churches within 100 km of Cornish. The closest is Old Red Church (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Cornish

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cornish. The closest is F.O.J. Smith Tomb (52 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cornish

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cornish. The closest is E. E. Cummings House (41 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Cornish

14 museums within 100 km of Cornish. The closest is New Hampshire Farm Museum (51 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Cornish

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 128 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cornish
  2. 14 km Douglas Mountain · viewpoint, Carroll
  3. 10 km Peabody Pond · lake, Carroll
  4. 32 km Old Red Church · church, Cumberland
  5. 21 km Lake Arrowhead · lake, Carroll
  6. 26 km Province Lake · lake, Carroll
  7. 25 km Back to Cornish

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From travellers near Cornish

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How to reach Cornish

    All places near Cornish by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cornish by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints7103Douglas Mountain (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2764Lake Arrowhead (21 km)
    Churches229Old Red Church (26 km)
    Forts & heritage021F.O.J. Smith Tomb (52 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens117E. E. Cummings House (41 km)
    Museums014New Hampshire Farm Museum (51 km)
    Parks014Funtown Splashtown USA (54 km)
    Beaches & coast010Back Cove (57 km)
    Waterfalls15Great Falls Historic District (Windham, Maine) (45 km)
    Other attractions05Oxford Casino (56 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Rattlesnake Island (59 km)
    Treks02Fore River Parkway Trail (56 km)

    Cornish: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cornish?

    Douglas Mountain (viewpoint, about 14 km), Lake Arrowhead (lake, about 21 km), Peabody Pond (lake, about 22 km), Province Lake (lake, about 25 km), Old Red Church (church, about 26 km), Sebago Lake (lake, about 26 km).

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

    38 places on Spotwander: 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 churches, 1 sanctuary, 1 waterfall.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cornish?

    Douglas Mountain, about 14 km by road; Nickerson Mountains (41 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Cornish?

    Lake Arrowhead, about 21 km by road; Peabody Pond (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cornish?

    Old Red Church, about 26 km by road; Union Chapel (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cornish?

    Start in Cornish, visit Douglas Mountain, then Peabody Pond, then Old Red Church, then Lake Arrowhead, then Province Lake, and drive back — about 128 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cornish?

    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.

    Towns near Cornish

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