Lincoln district, Maine, United States

Places to visit near Edgecomb

Edgecomb is a town in Lincoln district, Maine, United States, home to about 1,133 people. Within 50 km by road there are 142 places to visit — 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 forts & heritage, 16 churches and 17 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Fort Edgecomb (6 km), Castle Tucker (7 km) and Dodge Point Preserve (8 km).

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Edgecomb, Maine
Edgecomb, Lincoln district, Maine, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Edgecomb at a glance

Location
Lincoln district, Maine, United States
Population
about 1,133
Coordinates
43.9584° N, 69.6306° W
Places within 50 km
142 (50 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Edgecomb

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Edgecomb: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Edgecomb

37 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Edgecomb. The closest is Adams Pond (9 km); the best-known is Nequasset Lake (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Edgecomb

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

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Churches near Edgecomb

33 churches within 100 km of Edgecomb. The closest is First Congregational Church of Wiscasset (7 km); the best-known is Second Congregational Church of Newcastle (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Edgecomb

33 beaches & coast within 100 km of Edgecomb. The closest is Hilton Cove (6 km); the best-known is Burnt Island Light (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Edgecomb

31 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Edgecomb. The closest is Foxbird Island (7 km). Best time: september to february.

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Museums near Edgecomb

23 museums within 100 km of Edgecomb. The closest is Nickels-Sortwell House (7 km); the best-known is Lincoln County Museum (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Edgecomb

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Edgecomb
  2. 8 km Dodge Point Preserve · nature spot, Lincoln
  3. 10 km Lincoln County Museum · museum, Lincoln
  4. 2 km Castle Tucker · heritage site, Lincoln
  5. 2 km Fort Edgecomb · fort, Lincoln
  6. 17 km Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens · garden, Lincoln
  7. 12 km Back to Edgecomb

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    Places near Edgecomb by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs37Adams Pond (9 km)
    Forts & heritage36Fort Edgecomb (6 km)
    Churches33First Congregational Church of Wiscasset (7 km)
    Beaches & coast33Hilton Cove (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves31Foxbird Island (7 km)
    Museums23Nickels-Sortwell House (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Mount Hunger (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens19Dodge Point Preserve (8 km)
    Parks11Union Town Common (50 km)
    Other attractions5Fiddler's Reach Fog Signal (20 km)
    Waterfalls5Little Falls Brook Preserve (11 km)
    Treks1Fore River Parkway Trail (78 km)

    Edgecomb: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Edgecomb?

    Fort Edgecomb (fort, about 6 km), Castle Tucker (heritage site, about 7 km), Dodge Point Preserve (nature spot, about 8 km), Lincoln County Museum (museum, about 8 km), Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (garden, about 12 km), Second Congregational Church of Newcastle (church, about 14 km).

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

    142 places on Spotwander: 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 17 beaches & coast, 31 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest lake to Edgecomb?

    Adams Pond, about 9 km by road; Montsweag Bay (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Edgecomb?

    Fort Edgecomb, about 6 km by road; Castle Tucker (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Edgecomb?

    First Congregational Church of Wiscasset, about 7 km by road; Harrington Meetinghouse (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Edgecomb?

    Start in Edgecomb, visit Dodge Point Preserve, then Lincoln County Museum, then Castle Tucker, then Fort Edgecomb, then Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Edgecomb?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Edgecomb

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