Maine, United States

Places to visit near Porter

Porter is a town in Maine, United States, home to about 1,495 people. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit — 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 churches and 1 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Province Lake (16 km), Broad Bay (17 km) and Ossipee Lake (21 km).

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Porter, Maine
Porter, Maine, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Porter at a glance

Location
Maine, United States
Population
about 1,495
Coordinates
43.7959° N, 70.9326° W
Places within 50 km
54 (54 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 Porter

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

110 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Porter. The closest is Douglas Mountain (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Porter

67 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Porter. The closest is Province Lake (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Porter

28 churches within 100 km of Porter. The closest is Old Red Church (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Porter

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Porter. The closest is E. E. Cummings House (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Porter

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Porter. The closest is Lucknow Mansion - Castle In The Clouds (40 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Porter

15 parks within 100 km of Porter. The closest is Funtown Splashtown USA (63 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Porter

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 79 km on the road.

  1. Start in Porter
  2. 25 km Stump Pond (Balch Pond) · lake, Carroll
  3. 5 km Pine River Pond · lake, Carroll
  4. 8 km Province Lake · lake, Carroll
  5. 20 km Ossipee Lake · lake, Carroll
  6. 4 km Broad Bay · lake, Carroll
  7. 17 km Back to Porter

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How to reach Porter

    All places near Porter by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Porter by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints16110Douglas Mountain (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3167Province Lake (16 km)
    Churches128Old Red Church (39 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens120E. E. Cummings House (30 km)
    Forts & heritage120Lucknow Mansion - Castle In The Clouds (40 km)
    Parks015Funtown Splashtown USA (63 km)
    Museums212Libby Museum (41 km)
    Beaches & coast07Back Cove (69 km)
    Waterfalls16Rocky Gorge Scenic Area (45 km)
    Other attractions04Oxford Casino (66 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Rattlesnake Island (48 km)
    Treks02Fore River Parkway Trail (68 km)
    Caves01Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves (92 km)

    Porter: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Porter?

    Province Lake (lake, about 16 km), Broad Bay (lake, about 17 km), Ossipee Lake (lake, about 21 km), Pine River Pond (lake, about 25 km), Stump Pond (Balch Pond) (lake, about 25 km), Douglas Mountain (viewpoint, about 26 km).

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

    54 places on Spotwander: 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 church, 1 sanctuary, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Porter?

    Douglas Mountain, about 26 km by road; Nickerson Mountains (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Porter?

    Province Lake, about 16 km by road; Broad Bay (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Porter?

    Old Red Church, about 39 km by road; East Missionary Baptist Church (52 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Porter?

    Start in Porter, visit Stump Pond (Balch Pond), then Pine River Pond, then Province Lake, then Ossipee Lake, then Broad Bay, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Porter?

    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 Porter

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