Poland
is located along Highway 26 in the lower western mountain region of Maine, near the city of Lewiston. The small town of Poland is most well known for being the home of Range Ponds State Park. The park offers 750 acres for swimming, fishing, boating, hiking and picnicking. Visitors love the park's wide, sandy beach, and most activity centers around the waterfront and the smooth surfaced promenade that parallels the pond for 1000 feet next to the beach. A public boat launch is located at the end of the beach, and boating, canoeing, kayaking and windsurfing are all available on the pond. There are hiking trails in the park and on old logging roads and railroad beds. The park also features picnic areas with grills, a playground for children, a ballfield and a swimming area with lifeguards. Poland is just a short drive to the historical "twin cities" of Lewiston and Auburn. There you will find everything from fast food to fine restaurants featuring Maine lobster, antiques and specialty shops and art galleries and entertainment. Lewiston is also home to the Great Falls Balloon Festival, usually held in August. Poland is a perfect choice for experiencing all the western mountain region of Maine has to offer, near the convenience of the larger cities, but away from the crowds and noise.
Surrounding areas: Poland Spring, Maine (3.4 mi), Oxford, Maine (6.5 mi), Casco, Maine (6.6 mi), Otisfield, Maine (7.2 mi), Lewiston, Maine (11.2 mi), Raymond, Maine (11.3 mi), Naples, Maine (11.6 mi)
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Poland Vacation Rentals
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Poland Weather & Climate
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The Kennebec Valley region of southwestern Maine near the cities of Augusta and the sister cities of Lewiston and Auburn has four distinct seasons. Located approximately one hour from the seacoast and along the Kennebec River, the area is considered coastal, but it lacks the heavy fogs of the seashore towns. It is also far enough south that it is without the severe snowfalls and cold of the northern regions. The summer is comfortable, with perhaps a few days that reach as high as 90 degrees. Uncomfortably hot and humid weather is rare. Winters are moderately cold, with a mean temperature of 23 degrees for the three months of December, January and February. Readings of zero or lower are recorded on an average of 13 days per winter.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
29°F |
11°F |
3.90 in. |
34°F |
| February |
33°F |
14°F |
3.00 in. |
33°F |
| March |
41°F |
24°F |
4.52 in. |
37°F |
| April |
53°F |
35°F |
4.11 in. |
40°F |
| May |
66°F |
45°F |
3.80 in. |
49°F |
| June |
76°F |
55°F |
3.82 in. |
56°F |
| July |
81°F |
61°F |
3.63 in. |
60°F |
| August |
79°F |
59°F |
3.06 in. |
62°F |
| September |
70°F |
51°F |
3.48 in. |
59°F |
| October |
58°F |
40°F |
4.08 in. |
52°F |
| November |
45°F |
31°F |
4.27 in. |
47°F |
| December |
34°F |
19°F |
4.12 in. |
39°F |
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Poland Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Portland International Jetport airport (PWM) located about 29 miles south of Poland in Portland, Maine, the Sanford Regional airport (SFM) located approximately 48 miles southwest of Poland in Sanford, Maine, the Waterville Robert Lafleur airport (WVL) located roughly 49 miles northeast of Poland in Waterville, Maine, and finally the Pease International Tradeport airport (PSM) located around 70 miles southwest of Poland in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
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Poland Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Palace Playland | Old Orchard Beach | ME | 37.5 mi. | | | Story Land | Glen | NH | 38.5 mi. | | | Funtown Splashtown U.S.A. | Saco | ME | 38.7 mi. | | | Santa's Village | Jefferson | NH | 58.3 mi. | | | Six Gun City | Jefferson | NH | 58.3 mi. | | | York's Wild Kingdom | York Beach | ME | 62.2 mi. | | | Pirate's Fun Park | Salisbury | MA | 86.6 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Aquaboggan Water Slide | Saco | ME | 38.7 mi. | | | Water Country | Portsmouth | NH | 70.5 mi. | | | Odyssey Water Park | Trenton | ME | 104.5 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Fairlawn Golf Club | Poland | ME | | | | Summit Golf Course | Poland | ME | | | | Prospect Hill Golf Course | Auburn | ME | 9.1 mi. | | | Fox Ridge Golf Club | Auburn | ME | 9.3 mi. | | | Naples Golf & Country Club | Naples | ME | 11.2 mi. | | | Spring Meadows Golf Course at Cole Farms | Gray | ME | 13.0 mi. | | | Apple Valley Golf Course | Lewiston | ME | 13.4 mi. | | | Paris Hill Country Club | Paris | ME | 13.9 mi. | | | Norway Country Club | Norway | ME | 14.3 mi. | | | Bridgton Highlands Country Club | Bridgton | ME | 15.5 mi. | | | Turner Highlands Country Club | Turner | ME | 15.5 mi. | | | Frye Island Golf Course | Frye Island | ME | 16.7 mi. | | | Allen Mountain Golf Course | Denmark | ME | 20.3 mi. | | | Val Halla Golf & Recreation Center | Cumberland Center | ME | 20.3 mi. | | | Freeport Country Club | Freeport | ME | 21.2 mi. | | | Springbrook Golf Club | Leeds | ME | 22.1 mi. | | | Cobbossee Colony Golf | Monmouth | ME | 22.2 mi. | | | Meadows Golf Club | Litchfield | ME | 23.7 mi. | | | Westerly Winds Golf Course | Westbrook | ME | 24.2 mi. | | | Lake Kezar Country Club | Lovell | ME | 24.3 mi. | | | Brunswick Golf Club | Brunswick | ME | 24.7 mi. | | | Great Chebeague Golf Club | Chebeague Island | ME | 26.3 mi. | | | Rivermeadow Golf Club | Westbrook | ME | 27.0 mi. | | | Twin Falls Golf Club | Westbrook | ME | 27.6 mi. | | | Gorham Country Club | Gorham | ME | 27.9 mi. | | | Riverside Municipal Golf Club | Portland | ME | 28.2 mi. | | | Bath Country Club | Bath | ME | 29.0 mi. | | | Sable Oaks Golf Club | South Portland | ME | 29.2 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Shawnee Peak | Bridgton | ME | 15.0 mi. | | | Mount Abram | Locke Mills | ME | 27.6 mi. | | | Sunday River | Bethel | ME | 30.4 mi. | | | Black Mountain | Rumford | ME | 34.9 mi. | | | Wildcat Mountain | Jackson | NH | 38.7 mi. | | | Waterville Valley | Waterville Valley | NH | 54.7 mi. | | | Bretton Woods | Twin Mountain | NH | 57.9 mi. | | | Gunstock | Gilford | NH | 61.0 mi. | | | Loon Mountain | Lincoln | NH | 62.6 mi. | | | Sugarloaf USA | Kingfield | ME | 63.5 mi. | | | Saddleback | Rangeley | ME | 63.8 mi. | | | Cannon Mountain | Franconia | NH | 67.3 mi. | | | Camden Snowbowl | Camden | ME | 67.7 mi. | | | Balsams Wilderness | Dixville Notch | NH | 71.4 mi. | | | Highlands Mountain | Northfield | NH | 73.2 mi. | | | Ragged Mountain | Danbury | NH | 81.3 mi. | | | Pats Peak | Henniker | NH | 93.2 mi. | | | Mount Sunapee | Mount Sunapee | NH | 96.7 mi. | | | Big Squaw | Greenville | ME | 104.9 mi. | | | Suicide Six | Woodstock | VT | 109.3 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Range Ponds State Park | | ME | 2.5 mi. | | | Sebago Lake State Park | | ME | 12.8 mi. | | | Bradbury Mountain State Park | | ME | 15.9 mi. | | | Wolfes Neck Woods State Park | | ME | 23.5 mi. | | | Tacoma Lakes State Park | | ME | 26.1 mi. | | | Peacock Beach State Park | | ME | 28.6 mi. | | | Crescent Beach State Park | | ME | 35.8 mi. | | | Two Lights State Park | | ME | 36.1 mi. | | | Ferry Beach State Park | | ME | 36.2 mi. | | | Scarborough Beach State Park | | ME | 36.3 mi. | | | Echo Lake-Cathedral Ledge State Park | | NH | 37.7 mi. | | | Fort Edgecomb State Park | | ME | 38.2 mi. | | | Popham Beach State Park | | ME | 38.9 mi. | | | Reid State Park | | ME | 39.2 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Maine Memory Network | Portland | ME | 28.6 mi. | (History) | | Portland Museum of Art | Portland | ME | 28.6 mi. | (Art) | | Center For Maine History Museum Gallery at the Maine Historical Society | Portland | ME | 28.6 mi. | (History) | | Portland Harbor Museum | South Portland | ME | 30.1 mi. | (History) | | Seashore Trolley Museum | Kennebunkport | ME | 48.4 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Wright Museum | Wolfeboro | NH | 51.6 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | L.C. Bates Museum | Hinckley | ME | 58.0 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) |
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