Oxford district, Maine, United States

Places to visit near Poland

Poland is a town in Oxford district, Maine, United States, home to about 5,314 people. Within 50 km by road there are 47 places to visit — 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 churches and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are All Souls Chapel (6 km), Oxford Casino (9 km) and Pleasant Lake (14 km).

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

Poland at a glance

Location
Oxford district, Maine, United States
Population
about 5,314
Coordinates
44.0606° N, 70.3937° W
Places within 50 km
47 (47 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 Poland

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

69 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Poland. The closest is Mount David (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Poland

49 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Poland. The closest is Pleasant Lake (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Poland

27 churches within 100 km of Poland. The closest is All Souls Chapel (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Poland

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of Poland. The closest is Fort Andross (47 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Poland

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Poland. The closest is Back Cove (55 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Poland

13 museums within 100 km of Poland. The closest is Bates College Museum of Art (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Poland

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.

  1. Start in Poland
  2. 14 km Oxford Congregational Church · church, Oxford
  3. 15 km Pleasant Lake · lake, Oxford
  4. 11 km Crescent Lake · lake, Cumberland
  5. 12 km All Souls Chapel · church, Androscoggin
  6. 16 km First Universalist Church · church, Androscoggin
  7. 17 km Back to Poland

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How to reach Poland

    All places near Poland by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Poland by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints669Mount David (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1349Pleasant Lake (14 km)
    Churches1327All Souls Chapel (6 km)
    Forts & heritage223Fort Andross (47 km)
    Beaches & coast015Back Cove (55 km)
    Museums413Bates College Museum of Art (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens312Knight's Pond Preserve (36 km)
    Parks311Bradbury Mountain State Park (31 km)
    Other attractions26Oxford Casino (9 km)
    Waterfalls13Great Falls Historic District (Windham, Maine) (41 km)
    Treks02Fore River Parkway Trail (58 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Bailey Island (60 km)

    Poland: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Poland?

    All Souls Chapel (church, about 6 km), Oxford Casino (attraction, about 9 km), Pleasant Lake (lake, about 14 km), Crescent Lake (lake, about 14 km), Oxford Congregational Church (church, about 14 km), First Universalist Church (church, about 17 km).

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

    47 places on Spotwander: 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 churches, 2 forts & heritage, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Poland?

    Mount David, about 20 km by road; Clark Mountain (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Poland?

    Pleasant Lake, about 14 km by road; Crescent Lake (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Poland?

    All Souls Chapel, about 6 km by road; Oxford Congregational Church (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Poland?

    Start in Poland, visit Oxford Congregational Church, then Pleasant Lake, then Crescent Lake, then All Souls Chapel, then First Universalist Church, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Poland?

    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 Poland

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