Cumberland district, Maine, United States

Places to visit near Raymond

Raymond is a town in Cumberland district, Maine, United States, home to about 4,649 people. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit — 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 churches and 11 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Panther Pond (3 km), Thomas Pond (5 km) and Union Chapel (5 km).

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Raymond, Maine
Raymond, Cumberland district, Maine, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Raymond at a glance

Location
Cumberland district, Maine, United States
Population
about 4,649
Coordinates
43.9015° N, 70.4703° W
Places within 50 km
66 (66 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 Raymond

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

67 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Raymond. The closest is Douglas Mountain (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Raymond

47 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Raymond. The closest is Panther Pond (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Raymond

28 churches within 100 km of Raymond. The closest is Union Chapel (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Raymond

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of Raymond. The closest is F.O.J. Smith Tomb (35 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Raymond

17 museums within 100 km of Raymond. The closest is Bates College Museum of Art (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Raymond

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Raymond. The closest is Back Cove (38 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Raymond

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Raymond
  2. 3 km Panther Pond · lake, Cumberland
  3. 3 km Union Chapel · church, Cumberland
  4. 5 km Crescent Lake · lake, Cumberland
  5. 9 km Thomas Pond · lake, Cumberland
  6. 11 km Sebago Lake · lake, Cumberland
  7. 11 km Back to Raymond

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How to reach Raymond

    All places near Raymond by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Raymond by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints367Douglas Mountain (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1347Panther Pond (3 km)
    Churches1428Union Chapel (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1123F.O.J. Smith Tomb (35 km)
    Museums517Bates College Museum of Art (39 km)
    Beaches & coast316Back Cove (38 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens414Knight's Pond Preserve (23 km)
    Parks812Bradbury Mountain State Park (30 km)
    Other attractions36Oxford Casino (30 km)
    Waterfalls14Great Falls Historic District (Windham, Maine) (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Bailey Island (53 km)
    Treks11Fore River Parkway Trail (40 km)

    Raymond: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Raymond?

    Panther Pond (lake, about 3 km), Thomas Pond (lake, about 5 km), Union Chapel (church, about 5 km), Crescent Lake (lake, about 10 km), Sebago Lake (lake, about 11 km), Brandy Pond (lake, about 15 km).

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

    66 places on Spotwander: 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Raymond?

    Douglas Mountain, about 23 km by road; Mount David (39 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Raymond?

    Panther Pond, about 3 km by road; Thomas Pond (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Raymond?

    Union Chapel, about 5 km by road; All Souls Chapel (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Raymond?

    Start in Raymond, visit Panther Pond, then Union Chapel, then Crescent Lake, then Thomas Pond, then Sebago Lake, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Raymond?

    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 Raymond

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