Cumberland district, Maine, United States

Places to visit near Westbrook

Westbrook is a town in Cumberland district, Maine, United States, home to about 17,978 people. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit — 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 forts & heritage, 10 churches and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are F.O.J. Smith Tomb (6 km), Mayor Baxter Woods (8 km) and Fore River Parkway Trail (9 km).

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

Westbrook at a glance

Location
Cumberland district, Maine, United States
Population
about 17,978
Coordinates
43.6770° N, 70.3712° W
Places within 50 km
62 (62 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

Top places to visit near Westbrook

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

50 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Westbrook. The closest is Sebago Lake (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Westbrook

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Westbrook. The closest is F.O.J. Smith Tomb (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Westbrook

28 churches within 100 km of Westbrook. The closest is First Parish Portland Unitarian Universalist Church (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Westbrook

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Westbrook. The closest is Douglas Mountain (42 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Westbrook

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Westbrook. The closest is Mayor Baxter Woods (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Westbrook

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Westbrook. The closest is Back Cove (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Westbrook

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Westbrook
  2. 6 km F.O.J. Smith Tomb · tomb, Cumberland
  3. 2 km Mayor Baxter Woods · nature spot, Cumberland
  4. 2 km Payson Park · park, Cumberland
  5. 1 km Back Cove · beach, Cumberland
  6. 4 km Fore River Parkway Trail · trek, Cumberland
  7. 9 km Back to Westbrook

Plan a longer trip from Westbrook — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Westbrook

    All places near Westbrook by distance

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    Places near Westbrook by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs50Sebago Lake (29 km)
    Forts & heritage28F.O.J. Smith Tomb (6 km)
    Churches28First Parish Portland Unitarian Universalist Church (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Douglas Mountain (42 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17Mayor Baxter Woods (8 km)
    Beaches & coast17Back Cove (10 km)
    Museums17Portland Fire Museum (11 km)
    Parks15Payson Park (10 km)
    Other attractions6Etz Chaim Synagogue (12 km)
    Waterfalls3Great Falls Historic District (Windham, Maine) (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2Bailey Island (38 km)
    Treks1Fore River Parkway Trail (9 km)

    Westbrook: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Westbrook?

    F.O.J. Smith Tomb (tomb, about 6 km), Mayor Baxter Woods (nature spot, about 8 km), Fore River Parkway Trail (trek, about 9 km), Back Cove (beach, about 10 km), Payson Park (park, about 10 km), Deering Oaks Park (park, about 10 km).

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

    62 places on Spotwander: 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 1 viewpoint, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Westbrook?

    Sebago Lake, about 29 km by road; Panther Pond (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Westbrook?

    F.O.J. Smith Tomb, about 6 km by road; Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Monument (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Westbrook?

    First Parish Portland Unitarian Universalist Church, about 12 km by road; Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Westbrook?

    Start in Westbrook, visit F.O.J. Smith Tomb, then Mayor Baxter Woods, then Payson Park, then Back Cove, then Fore River Parkway Trail, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Westbrook?

    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.

    Towns near Westbrook

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