Sagadahoc district, Maine, United States

Places to visit near Phippsburg

Phippsburg is a town in Sagadahoc district, Maine, United States, home to about 2,190 people. Within 50 km by road there are 169 places to visit — 36 forts & heritage, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 33 rivers, islands & mangroves and 16 churches. The must-see places are Fiddler's Reach Fog Signal (9 km), Doubling Point Light (9 km) and Harbor Island Point (10 km).

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Phippsburg, Maine
Phippsburg, Sagadahoc district, Maine, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Phippsburg at a glance

Location
Sagadahoc district, Maine, United States
Population
about 2,190
Coordinates
43.8206° N, 69.8148° W
Places within 50 km
169 (70 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Phippsburg

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Forts & heritage near Phippsburg

46 forts & heritage within 100 km of Phippsburg. The closest is Boathouse (1 km); the best-known is Popham Colony (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Phippsburg

35 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Phippsburg. The closest is Wah-Tuh Lake (8 km); the best-known is Nequasset Lake (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Phippsburg

33 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Phippsburg. The closest is Basin Island (4 km); the best-known is Bailey Island (22 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Phippsburg

29 churches within 100 km of Phippsburg. The closest is Winter Street Church (13 km); the best-known is First Parish Church (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Phippsburg

28 beaches & coast within 100 km of Phippsburg. The closest is Doubling Point Light (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Phippsburg

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Phippsburg. The closest is Fuller Mountain (2 km); the best-known is Morse Mountain (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Phippsburg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Phippsburg
  2. 9 km Doubling Point Light · beach, Sagadahoc
  3. 2 km Maine Maritime Museum · museum, Sagadahoc
  4. 19 km Harbor Island Point · island, Sagadahoc
  5. 8 km Fort Baldwin State Historic Site · fort, Sagadahoc
  6. 1 km Popham Colony · heritage site, Sagadahoc
  7. 10 km Back to Phippsburg

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Phippsburg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3646Boathouse (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs835Wah-Tuh Lake (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3333Basin Island (4 km)
    Churches1629Winter Street Church (13 km)
    Beaches & coast1928Doubling Point Light (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2226Fuller Mountain (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1418Traffton Meadow (6 km)
    Museums1017Maine Maritime Museum (10 km)
    Parks612Winslow Memorial Park (30 km)
    Other attractions45Fiddler's Reach Fog Signal (9 km)
    Waterfalls13Brunswick Falls (21 km)
    Treks01Fore River Parkway Trail (53 km)

    Phippsburg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Phippsburg?

    Fiddler's Reach Fog Signal (attraction, about 9 km), Doubling Point Light (beach, about 9 km), Harbor Island Point (island, about 10 km), Popham Colony (heritage site, about 10 km), Fort Baldwin State Historic Site (fort, about 10 km), Maine Maritime Museum (museum, about 10 km).

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

    169 places on Spotwander: 36 forts & heritage, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 33 rivers, islands & mangroves, 16 churches, 19 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Phippsburg?

    Boathouse, about 1 km by road; Squirrel Point Lighthouse (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Phippsburg?

    Wah-Tuh Lake, about 8 km by road; Spirit Pond (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Phippsburg?

    Basin Island, about 4 km by road; Bushy Island (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Phippsburg?

    Start in Phippsburg, visit Doubling Point Light, then Maine Maritime Museum, then Harbor Island Point, then Fort Baldwin State Historic Site, then Popham Colony, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Phippsburg?

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

    Towns near Phippsburg

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