Androscoggin district, Maine, United States

Places to visit near Turner

Turner is a town in Androscoggin district, Maine, United States, home to about 5,470 people. Within 50 km by road there are 40 places to visit — 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 churches and 1 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Clark Mountain (9 km), Lake Grove Park (16 km) and Androscoggin Lake (19 km).

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Turner, Maine
Turner, Androscoggin district, Maine, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Turner at a glance

Location
Androscoggin district, Maine, United States
Population
about 5,470
Coordinates
44.2565° N, 70.2562° W
Places within 50 km
40 (40 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 Turner

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

47 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Turner. The closest is Clark Mountain (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Turner

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

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Churches near Turner

27 churches within 100 km of Turner. The closest is Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Turner

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Turner. The closest is Cushnoc Archeological Site (49 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Turner

15 museums within 100 km of Turner. The closest is Bates College Museum of Art (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Turner

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Turner. The closest is The Ladies Delight Light (36 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Turner

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Turner
  2. 16 km Lake Grove Park · lake, Androscoggin
  3. 6 km Mount David · viewpoint, Androscoggin
  4. 1 km Bates College Museum of Art · museum, Androscoggin
  5. 16 km Clark Mountain · viewpoint, Androscoggin
  6. 17 km Androscoggin Lake · lake, Kennebec
  7. 19 km Back to Turner

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    All places near Turner by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Turner by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints747Clark Mountain (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1338Lake Grove Park (16 km)
    Churches1127Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (22 km)
    Forts & heritage122Cushnoc Archeological Site (49 km)
    Museums315Bates College Museum of Art (21 km)
    Beaches & coast114The Ladies Delight Light (36 km)
    Parks210Capitol Park (48 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens110Viles Arboretum (50 km)
    Other attractions16Oxford Casino (27 km)
    Waterfalls02Great Falls Historic District (Windham, Maine) (68 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Bailey Island (77 km)
    Treks01Fore River Parkway Trail (84 km)

    Turner: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Turner?

    Clark Mountain (viewpoint, about 9 km), Lake Grove Park (lake, about 16 km), Androscoggin Lake (lake, about 19 km), Mount David (viewpoint, about 21 km), Bates College Museum of Art (museum, about 21 km), Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (church, about 22 km).

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

    40 places on Spotwander: 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 churches, 1 fort, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Turner?

    Clark Mountain, about 9 km by road; Mount David (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Turner?

    Lake Grove Park, about 16 km by road; Androscoggin Lake (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Turner?

    Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, about 22 km by road; First Universalist Church (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Turner?

    Start in Turner, visit Lake Grove Park, then Mount David, then Bates College Museum of Art, then Clark Mountain, then Androscoggin Lake, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Turner?

    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 Turner

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