Kennebec district, Maine, United States

Places to visit near Readfield

Readfield is a town in Kennebec district, Maine, United States, home to about 2,454 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit — 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 churches and 17 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Maranacook Lake (5 km), Echo Lake (9 km) and Mount Pisgah (13 km).

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Readfield, Maine
Readfield, Kennebec district, Maine, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Readfield at a glance

Location
Kennebec district, Maine, United States
Population
about 2,454
Coordinates
44.3879° N, 69.9667° W
Places within 50 km
85 (36 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 cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Readfield

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

45 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Readfield. The closest is Grist Mill Pond (1 km); the best-known is Maranacook Lake (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Readfield

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Readfield. The closest is Oak Hill (9 km); the best-known is Mount Pisgah (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Readfield

23 churches within 100 km of Readfield. The closest is Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Readfield

18 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Readfield. The closest is Echo Island (9 km). Best time: september to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Readfield

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Readfield. The closest is Weston Meadow (12 km); the best-known is Viles Arboretum (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Readfield

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Readfield. The closest is The Ladies Delight Light (14 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Readfield

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Readfield
  2. 5 km Maranacook Lake · lake, Kennebec
  3. 9 km The Ladies Delight Light · beach, Kennebec
  4. 5 km Narrows Pond · lake, Kennebec
  5. 7 km Mount Pisgah · viewpoint, Kennebec
  6. 17 km Echo Lake · lake, Kennebec
  7. 9 km Back to Readfield

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How to reach Readfield

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Readfield by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2045Grist Mill Pond (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2543Oak Hill (9 km)
    Churches923Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1718Echo Island (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens415Weston Meadow (12 km)
    Beaches & coast214The Ladies Delight Light (14 km)
    Museums513Maine State Museum (22 km)
    Forts & heritage211Cushnoc Archeological Site (22 km)
    Parks15Capitol Park (22 km)
    Other attractions04Oxford Casino (61 km)
    Waterfalls01Great Falls Historic District (Windham, Maine) (94 km)

    Readfield: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Readfield?

    Maranacook Lake (lake, about 5 km), Echo Lake (lake, about 9 km), Mount Pisgah (viewpoint, about 13 km), Narrows Pond (lake, about 13 km), The Ladies Delight Light (beach, about 14 km), Parker Pond (lake, about 15 km).

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

    85 places on Spotwander: 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 churches, 17 rivers, islands & mangroves, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Readfield?

    Grist Mill Pond, about 1 km by road; Torsey Lake (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Readfield?

    Oak Hill, about 9 km by road; Monks Hill (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Readfield?

    Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, about 21 km by road; South Parish Congregational Church UCC (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Readfield?

    Start in Readfield, visit Maranacook Lake, then The Ladies Delight Light, then Narrows Pond, then Mount Pisgah, then Echo Lake, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Readfield?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Readfield

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