Sagadahoc district, Maine, United States

Places to visit near Woolwich

Woolwich is a town in Sagadahoc district, Maine, United States, home to about 2,922 people. Within 50 km by road there are 151 places to visit — 26 forts & heritage, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 hill stations & viewpoints and 18 churches. The must-see places are Maine Maritime Museum (4 km), Nequasset Lake (4 km) and Doubling Point Light (5 km).

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Woolwich, Maine
Woolwich, Sagadahoc district, Maine, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Woolwich at a glance

Location
Sagadahoc district, Maine, United States
Population
about 2,922
Coordinates
43.9187° N, 69.8012° W
Places within 50 km
151 (58 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Woolwich

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Woolwich: 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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Forts & heritage near Woolwich

45 forts & heritage within 100 km of Woolwich. The closest is The Customs House (2 km); the best-known is Fort George (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Woolwich

36 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Woolwich. The closest is Whiskeag Pond (4 km); the best-known is Nequasset Lake (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Woolwich

33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Woolwich. The closest is Gilmore Hill (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Woolwich

32 churches within 100 km of Woolwich. The closest is Winter Street Church (2 km); the best-known is First Parish Church (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Woolwich

27 beaches & coast within 100 km of Woolwich. The closest is Doubling Point Light (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Woolwich

26 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Woolwich. The closest is Alum Rock (5 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Woolwich

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Woolwich
  2. 12 km Merrymeeting Bay · lake, Sagadahoc
  3. 11 km Nequasset Lake · lake, Sagadahoc
  4. 14 km Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens · garden, Lincoln
  5. 14 km Doubling Point Light · beach, Sagadahoc
  6. 2 km Maine Maritime Museum · museum, Sagadahoc
  7. 4 km Back to Woolwich

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Woolwich by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2645The Customs House (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1036Whiskeag Pond (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2733Gilmore Hill (2 km)
    Churches1832Winter Street Church (2 km)
    Beaches & coast1427Doubling Point Light (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2626Alum Rock (5 km)
    Museums1021Maine Maritime Museum (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1419New Meadows (6 km)
    Parks311Winslow Memorial Park (35 km)
    Other attractions25Fiddler's Reach Fog Signal (5 km)
    Waterfalls13Brunswick Falls (17 km)
    Treks01Fore River Parkway Trail (61 km)

    Woolwich: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Woolwich?

    Maine Maritime Museum (museum, about 4 km), Nequasset Lake (lake, about 4 km), Doubling Point Light (beach, about 5 km), Fiddler's Reach Fog Signal (attraction, about 5 km), Merrymeeting Bay (lake, about 12 km), Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (garden, about 15 km).

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

    151 places on Spotwander: 26 forts & heritage, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 churches, 14 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Woolwich?

    The Customs House, about 2 km by road; Doubling Point Rear Range Light (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Woolwich?

    Whiskeag Pond, about 4 km by road; Nequasset Lake (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Woolwich?

    Gilmore Hill, about 2 km by road; Great Hill (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Woolwich?

    Start in Woolwich, visit Merrymeeting Bay, then Nequasset Lake, then Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, then Doubling Point Light, then Maine Maritime Museum, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Woolwich?

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

    Towns near Woolwich

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