Cumberland district, Maine, United States

Places to visit near Gorham

Gorham is a town in Cumberland district, Maine, United States, home to about 6,882 people. Within 50 km by road there are 64 places to visit — 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 forts & heritage and 10 churches. The must-see places are F.O.J. Smith Tomb (13 km), Old Red Church (14 km) and Great Falls Historic District (Windham, Maine) (15 km).

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Gorham, Maine
Gorham, Cumberland district, Maine, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gorham at a glance

Location
Cumberland district, Maine, United States
Population
about 6,882
Coordinates
43.6795° N, 70.4442° W
Places within 50 km
64 (64 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 cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Gorham

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

53 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gorham. The closest is Sebago Lake (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gorham

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gorham. The closest is Douglas Mountain (37 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Gorham

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gorham. The closest is F.O.J. Smith Tomb (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Gorham

26 churches within 100 km of Gorham. The closest is Old Red Church (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gorham

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gorham. The closest is Mayor Baxter Woods (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Gorham

17 museums within 100 km of Gorham. The closest is Portland Fire Museum (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Gorham

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gorham
  2. 16 km Fore River Parkway Trail · trek, Cumberland
  3. 4 km Mayor Baxter Woods · nature spot, Cumberland
  4. 2 km F.O.J. Smith Tomb · tomb, Cumberland
  5. 13 km Great Falls Historic District (Windham, Maine) · waterfall, Cumberland
  6. 20 km Old Red Church · church, Cumberland
  7. 14 km Back to Gorham

Plan a longer trip from Gorham — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Gorham

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    Places near Gorham by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs53Sebago Lake (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints31Douglas Mountain (37 km)
    Forts & heritage29F.O.J. Smith Tomb (13 km)
    Churches26Old Red Church (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18Mayor Baxter Woods (15 km)
    Museums17Portland Fire Museum (19 km)
    Beaches & coast16Back Cove (18 km)
    Parks15Deering Oaks Park (18 km)
    Other attractions6Etz Chaim Synagogue (19 km)
    Waterfalls4Great Falls Historic District (Windham, Maine) (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3Bailey Island (46 km)
    Treks1Fore River Parkway Trail (16 km)

    Gorham: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gorham?

    F.O.J. Smith Tomb (tomb, about 13 km), Old Red Church (church, about 14 km), Great Falls Historic District (Windham, Maine) (waterfall, about 15 km), Mayor Baxter Woods (nature spot, about 15 km), Fore River Parkway Trail (trek, about 16 km), Deering Oaks Park (park, about 18 km).

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

    64 places on Spotwander: 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 viewpoint, 13 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Gorham?

    Sebago Lake, about 25 km by road; Lake Arrowhead (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gorham?

    Douglas Mountain, about 37 km by road; Bauneg Beg Mountain (54 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gorham?

    F.O.J. Smith Tomb, about 13 km by road; Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Monument (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gorham?

    Start in Gorham, visit Fore River Parkway Trail, then Mayor Baxter Woods, then F.O.J. Smith Tomb, then Great Falls Historic District (Windham, Maine), then Old Red Church, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gorham?

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

    Towns near Gorham

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