Androscoggin district, Maine, United States

Places to visit near Greene

Greene is a town in Androscoggin district, Maine, United States, home to about 4,238 people. Within 50 km by road there are 61 places to visit — 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 churches and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Clark Mountain (6 km), Lake Grove Park (11 km) and Bates College Museum of Art (13 km).

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Greene, Maine
Greene, Androscoggin district, Maine, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Greene at a glance

Location
Androscoggin district, Maine, United States
Population
about 4,238
Coordinates
44.1898° N, 70.1403° W
Places within 50 km
61 (45 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 Greene

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

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Greene. The closest is Merrill Hill (3 km); the best-known is Clark Mountain (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Greene

36 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Greene. The closest is Gulf Island Pond (7 km); the best-known is Lake Grove Park (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Greene

26 churches within 100 km of Greene. The closest is Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Greene

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Greene. The closest is Cushnoc Archeological Site (41 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Greene

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Greene. The closest is The Ladies Delight Light (29 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Greene

15 museums within 100 km of Greene. The closest is Bates College Museum of Art (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Greene

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Greene
  2. 6 km Clark Mountain · viewpoint, Androscoggin
  3. 11 km Lake Grove Park · lake, Androscoggin
  4. 7 km Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul · church, Androscoggin
  5. 1 km Mount David · viewpoint, Androscoggin
  6. 1 km Bates College Museum of Art · museum, Androscoggin
  7. 13 km Back to Greene

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How to reach Greene

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    Within 15 km of Greene

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Greene by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1541Merrill Hill (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1536Gulf Island Pond (7 km)
    Churches1426Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (15 km)
    Forts & heritage321Cushnoc Archeological Site (41 km)
    Beaches & coast118The Ladies Delight Light (29 km)
    Museums615Bates College Museum of Art (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens314Thorncrag Hill (11 km)
    Parks211Capitol Park (39 km)
    Other attractions26Oxford Casino (32 km)
    Waterfalls02Great Falls Historic District (Windham, Maine) (62 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Bailey Island (65 km)
    Treks01Fore River Parkway Trail (76 km)

    Greene: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Greene?

    Clark Mountain (viewpoint, about 6 km), Lake Grove Park (lake, about 11 km), Bates College Museum of Art (museum, about 13 km), Mount David (viewpoint, about 13 km), Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (church, about 15 km), Trinity Episcopal Church (church, about 15 km).

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

    61 places on Spotwander: 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 1 beach.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Greene?

    Merrill Hill, about 3 km by road; Little Sabattus Mountain (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Greene?

    Gulf Island Pond, about 7 km by road; Island Pond (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Greene?

    Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, about 15 km by road; Trinity Episcopal Church (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Greene?

    Start in Greene, visit Clark Mountain, then Lake Grove Park, then Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, then Mount David, then Bates College Museum of Art, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Greene?

    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 Greene

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