Cumberland district, Maine, United States

Places to visit near Portland

Portland is a town in Cumberland district, Maine, United States, home to about 66,881 people. Within 50 km by road there are 99 places to visit — 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 forts & heritage, 15 churches and 14 museums. The must-see places are First Parish Portland Unitarian Universalist Church (1 km), Lincoln Park (1 km) and Portland Museum of Art (1 km).

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Portland at a glance

Location
Cumberland district, Maine, United States
Population
about 66,881
Coordinates
43.6574° N, 70.2589° W
Places within 50 km
99 (73 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 forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Portland

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

40 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Portland. The closest is Sebago Lake (39 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Portland

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Portland. The closest is Mechanics Hall (1 km); the best-known is Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Monument (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Portland

30 churches within 100 km of Portland. The closest is First Parish Portland Unitarian Universalist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Portland

22 museums within 100 km of Portland. The closest is Wadsworth-Longfellow House (1 km); the best-known is Portland Museum of Art (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Portland

21 beaches & coast within 100 km of Portland. The closest is Back Cove (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Portland

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Portland. The closest is Western Promenade (2 km); the best-known is Mayor Baxter Woods (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Portland

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Portland
  2. 1 km First Parish Portland Unitarian Universalist Church · church, Cumberland
  3. 1 km Lincoln Park · park, Cumberland
  4. 1 km Boothby Square · park, Cumberland
  5. 1 km Portland Museum of Art · museum, Cumberland
  6. 1 km Congress Square Park · park, Cumberland
  7. 1 km Back to Portland

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How to reach Portland

    All places near Portland by distance

    Within 15 km of Portland

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

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    Places near Portland by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs40Sebago Lake (39 km)
    Forts & heritage37Mechanics Hall (1 km)
    Churches30First Parish Portland Unitarian Universalist Church (1 km)
    Museums22Wadsworth-Longfellow House (1 km)
    Beaches & coast21Back Cove (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18Western Promenade (2 km)
    Parks16Lincoln Park (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Morse Mountain (45 km)
    Other attractions6Etz Chaim Synagogue (1 km)
    Waterfalls3Cascade Falls, Old Orchard Beach (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2House Island (5 km)
    Treks1Fore River Parkway Trail (3 km)

    Portland: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Portland?

    First Parish Portland Unitarian Universalist Church (church, about 1 km), Lincoln Park (park, about 1 km), Portland Museum of Art (museum, about 1 km), Congress Square Park (park, about 1 km), Boothby Square (park, about 1 km), Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (church, about 1 km).

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

    99 places on Spotwander: 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 14 museums, 11 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest lake to Portland?

    Sebago Lake, about 39 km by road; Panther Pond (43 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Portland?

    Mechanics Hall, about 1 km by road; Grace (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Portland?

    First Parish Portland Unitarian Universalist Church, about 1 km by road; Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Portland?

    Start in Portland, visit First Parish Portland Unitarian Universalist Church, then Lincoln Park, then Boothby Square, then Portland Museum of Art, then Congress Square Park, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Portland?

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

    Towns near Portland

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Portland’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.