Oxford district, Maine, United States

Places to visit near Dixfield

Dixfield is a town in Oxford district, Maine, United States, home to about 1,076 people. Within 50 km by road there are 30 places to visit — 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 churches and 0 museums. The must-see places are Grays Mountain (11 km), Puzzle Mountain (18 km) and Webb Lake (22 km).

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Dixfield, Maine
Dixfield, Oxford district, Maine, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dixfield at a glance

Location
Oxford district, Maine, United States
Population
about 1,076
Coordinates
44.5339° N, 70.4559° W
Places within 50 km
30 (20 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 Dixfield

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dixfield

89 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dixfield. The closest is Red Hill (2 km); the best-known is Grays Mountain (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dixfield

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

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Churches near Dixfield

19 churches within 100 km of Dixfield. The closest is Rumford Point Congregational Church (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Dixfield

9 museums within 100 km of Dixfield. The closest is Bates College Museum of Art (64 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dixfield

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dixfield. The closest is Grafton Notch State Park (47 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Dixfield

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dixfield. The closest is Notre Dame Apartments (72 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Dixfield

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 Dixfield
  2. 18 km Puzzle Mountain · viewpoint, Franklin
  3. 12 km Grays Mountain · viewpoint, Franklin
  4. 15 km Webb Lake · lake, Franklin
  5. 34 km Rumford Point Congregational Church · church, Oxford
  6. 20 km Red Hill · hill, Oxford
  7. 2 km Back to Dixfield

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How to reach Dixfield

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dixfield by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1989Red Hill (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs743Webb Lake (22 km)
    Churches119Rumford Point Congregational Church (22 km)
    Museums09Bates College Museum of Art (64 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17Grafton Notch State Park (47 km)
    Forts & heritage05Notre Dame Apartments (72 km)
    Parks04Capitol Park (74 km)
    Other attractions13Sunday River Covered Bridge (39 km)
    Treks02Cohos Trail (91 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Burke Island (4 km)
    Beaches & coast01The Ladies Delight Light (64 km)

    Dixfield: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dixfield?

    Grays Mountain (viewpoint, about 11 km), Puzzle Mountain (viewpoint, about 18 km), Webb Lake (lake, about 22 km), Rumford Point Congregational Church (church, about 22 km), Red Hill (hill, about 2 km), Kidder Mountain (viewpoint, about 2 km).

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

    30 places on Spotwander: 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 church, 1 sanctuary, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dixfield?

    Red Hill, about 2 km by road; Kidder Mountain (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Dixfield?

    Webb Lake, about 22 km by road; Ellis Pond (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Dixfield?

    Rumford Point Congregational Church, about 22 km by road; Oxford Congregational Church (56 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dixfield?

    Start in Dixfield, visit Puzzle Mountain, then Grays Mountain, then Webb Lake, then Rumford Point Congregational Church, then Red Hill, and drive back — about 101 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dixfield?

    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 Dixfield

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