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Shapleigh
is a small town located in York County, southwestern Maine along Highway 11 north of the town of Sanford. Although not as well known as some of the other York County towns such as Kennebunkport, Lake Arrowhead and Old Orchard Beach, Shapleigh nevertheless enjoys all the same amenities and outdoor recreational possibilities without all the crowds. This is typical small town New England, peaceful, serene and with a high quality of life. Shapleigh is located on Mousam Lake near the New Hampshire border. This narrow 900-acre lake is popular for brook, brown and lake trout fishing, as well as canoeing and swimming. Easy day trips take you to the beach activities of Kennebunk Beach and the Coney Island-style amusement park at Old Orchard Beach, featuring the state's only old wooden roller coaster ride. Small fishing villages abound in the area and offer everything from hiking and biking, to deep-sea fishing and whale watching excursions. Shapleigh is just 45 minutes to Kennebunkport, one hour from the culturally diverse cities of Portland, Maine and Portsmouth, New Hampshire and just two hours from Boston. With its' convenient location, it makes a quiet place to base a vacation, far enough away for seclusion, yet near enough not to miss anything.
Surrounding areas: Waterboro, Maine (4.3 mi), Acton, Maine (4.7 mi), Limerick, Maine (8.5 mi), Lebanon, Maine (12.0 mi), Parsonsfield, Maine (12.1 mi), Sebago Lake, Maine (18.4 mi), Kennebunk, Maine (19.1 mi)
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Shapleigh Vacation Rentals
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Shapleigh Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Chebacco Ranch | | Effingham, NH | 15.8 mi. | (
) - | | Effingham Inn | | Effingham, NH | 15.8 mi. | (
) - | | Pine Cove Motel | | Ossipee, NH | 16.6 mi. | (
) - | | Cress Motel | 119 Milton Rd | Rochester, NH | 16.9 mi. | (603) 324-5462 | | Ella River Motel | Rt 11 | Farmington, NH | 17.1 mi. | (603) 755-3411 | | Strafford Inn | RR 1 Box 113C | Farmington, NH | 17.1 mi. | (603) 755-3411 | | Comfort Suites - Biddeford | 45 Barra Rd | Biddeford, ME | 18.0 mi. | (207) 294-6464 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 77 Farmington Rd | Rochester, NH | 18.6 mi. | (603) 994-1175 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 352 North St | Saco, ME | 18.8 mi. | (207) 286-9600 | | The Seasons Inn Of The Kennebunks | 55 York St | Kennebunk, ME | 19.1 mi. | (207) 985-6100 | | Greenwood Inn | 10 Farmington Rd | Rochester, NH | 19.1 mi. | (603) 332-1902 | | Hampton Inn | 48 Industrial Park Rd | Saco, ME | 19.2 mi. | (207) 282-7222 | | Governor's Inn | 78 Wakefield St | Rochester, NH | 19.4 mi. | (603) 332-0107 | | Wolfeboro Inn | 44 N Main St | Wolfeboro, NH | 19.4 mi. | (603) 569-3016 | | Anchorage Inn | 80 Main St Rt 125 | Rochester, NH | 19.6 mi. | (603) 332-3350 | | Hi Vu Motor Inn | 157 Rochester HL Rd | Rochester, NH | 19.6 mi. | (603) 332-1230 | | Rochester Motel | | Rochester, NH | 19.6 mi. | (
) - | | Rodeway Inn- Saco/Old Orchard Beach | 21 Ocean Park Rd | Saco, ME | 20.4 mi. | (207) 282-5569 | | Mount Whittier Motel | 1695 Rt 16 | Center Ossipee, NH | 20.7 mi. | (603) 539-4951 | | Congdon's Resort | 1072 PO Rd | Wells, ME | 21.0 mi. | (207) 646-6171 | | Lafayette's Oceanfront Resort | | Wells, ME | 21.0 mi. | (207) 646-2831 | | Usa Inn | 1017 PO Rd | Wells, ME | 21.0 mi. | (207) 646-9313 | | Somersworth Hotel | | Somersworth, NH | 21.2 mi. | (
) - | | Village By The Sea Hotel And Conference Center | 1373 Post Rd | Wells, ME | 21.3 mi. | (207) 646-1100 | | Norman's Motel | 205 Saco Ave | Old Orchard BCH, ME | 21.5 mi. | (207) 934-2201 | | Hampton Inn & Suites Wells/Ogunquit | 900 Post Rd | Wells, ME | 21.6 mi. | (207) 646-0555 | | Copley & Lareine Motels | Harrisburg St | Old Orchard BCH, ME | 22.5 mi. | (207) 934-2011 | | Tiffany's Senior Village | 7 SMT St | Old Orchard BCH, ME | 22.5 mi. | (207) 934-7600 | | The Captain Lord Mansion | | Kennebunkport, ME | 22.6 mi. | (207) 967-3141 | | The Nautilus Guest House | | Ocean Park, ME | 22.6 mi. | (207) 934-2021 | | Kebek Motel 3 | 53 W Grand Ave | Old Orchard BCH, ME | 22.9 mi. | (207) 934-5253 | | Old Colonial Motel | 61 W Grand Ave | Old Orchard BCH, ME | 22.9 mi. | (207) 934-9862 | | Waves Oceanfront Resort | 87 West Grand Ave | Old Orchard Beach, ME | 22.9 mi. | (207) 934-4949 | | Riveria Motel | 21 Calef Hwy | Rochester, NH | 23.0 mi. | (603) 332-3491 | | Crest Motel | 35 E Grand Ave | Old Orchard BCH, ME | 23.1 mi. | (207) 934-4060 | | Nonantum Resort | 95 Ocean Ave | Kennebunkport, ME | 23.2 mi. | (800) 552-5651 | | Biaritz Motel | 78 E Grand Ave | Old Orchard BCH, ME | 23.2 mi. | (207) 934-2983 | | Schooner Inn | 127 Ocean Ave | Kennebunkport, ME | 23.4 mi. | (207) 967-5333 | | The Colony Hotel | 144 Ocean Ave Box 511 | Kennebunkport, ME | 23.4 mi. | (207) 967-4374 | | Friendship Motor Inn | 167 E Grand Ave | Old Orchard BCH, ME | 23.4 mi. | (207) 934-4644 |
| | | Bed & Breakfast |
| Freedom House Bed & Breakfast | 13 Old Portland Rd | Freedom, NH | 19.7 mi. | (603) 539-4815 | | Highland Farm Bed & Breakfast | 148 County Farm Rd | Dover, NH | 24.7 mi. | (603) 743-3399 |
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Shapleigh Weather & Climate
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The western foothills mountain region of Maine, near the New Hampshire border has four very distinct seasons. Although influenced by the ocean, which is approximately one hour south, it does not have the heavy fogs of the seaside towns. Summers are comfortable and hot humid weather is rare. Winters are cold, with a mean temperature of 23 degrees for the three months of December, January and February. Single digit temperatures are common and readings of zero or lower are recorded on an average of 13 days per winter. Rainfall is distributed very evenly throughout the year, and snow accumulation is generally on the ground from December through March. Mid-May is the average occurrence of the last freeze in spring, and the average occurrence of the first freeze in fall is late September. Fall is often the sunniest and most pleasant of the seasons.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
32°F |
11°F |
4.16 in. |
34°F |
| February |
36°F |
14°F |
3.51 in. |
33°F |
| March |
45°F |
23°F |
4.51 in. |
37°F |
| April |
57°F |
33°F |
4.50 in. |
40°F |
| May |
69°F |
43°F |
3.92 in. |
49°F |
| June |
77°F |
52°F |
3.53 in. |
56°F |
| July |
82°F |
58°F |
3.91 in. |
60°F |
| August |
80°F |
56°F |
3.63 in. |
62°F |
| September |
72°F |
48°F |
3.75 in. |
59°F |
| October |
61°F |
37°F |
4.27 in. |
52°F |
| November |
47°F |
29°F |
4.82 in. |
47°F |
| December |
36°F |
18°F |
4.28 in. |
39°F |
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Shapleigh Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Sanford Regional airport (SFM) located about 13 miles south of Shapleigh in Sanford, Maine, the Portland International Jetport airport (PWM) located approximately 26 miles east of Shapleigh in Portland, Maine, the Pease International Tradeport airport (PSM) located roughly 33 miles south of Shapleigh in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the Concord Municipal airport (CON) located around 42 miles southwest of Shapleigh in Concord, New Hampshire, and finally the Manchester airport (MHT) located about 53 miles southwest of Shapleigh in Manchester, New Hampshire.
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Shapleigh Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Funtown Splashtown U.S.A. | Saco | ME | 19.8 mi. | | | Palace Playland | Old Orchard Beach | ME | 22.8 mi. | | | York's Wild Kingdom | York Beach | ME | 29.5 mi. | | | Story Land | Glen | NH | 41.5 mi. | | | Pirate's Fun Park | Salisbury | MA | 49.5 mi. | | | Canobie Lake Park | Salem | NH | 57.0 mi. | | | Jeepers | Methuen | MA | 60.9 mi. | | | Funworld Game Center | Nashua | NH | 64.1 mi. | | | Santa's Village | Jefferson | NH | 67.0 mi. | | | Six Gun City | Jefferson | NH | 67.0 mi. | | | Whalom Park | Lunenburg | MA | 82.5 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Aquaboggan Water Slide | Saco | ME | 19.8 mi. | | | Water Country | Portsmouth | NH | 34.4 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Sanford Golf Club | Sanford | ME | 9.9 mi. | | | Province Lake Golf Course | Parsonsfield | ME | 11.5 mi. | | | Farmington Country Club | Farmington | NH | 16.9 mi. | | | Kingswood Golf Club | Wolfeboro | NH | 18.6 mi. | | | Biddeford Saco Country Club | Saco | ME | 20.0 mi. | | | Indian Mound Golf Club | Center Ossipee | NH | 20.4 mi. | | | Sunningdale Golf Club | Somersworth | NH | 21.3 mi. | | | Gorham Country Club | Gorham | ME | 21.8 mi. | | | Webhannet Golf Club | Kennebunk | ME | 22.1 mi. | | | Dutch Elm Golf Club | Arundel | ME | 22.2 mi. | | | Cape Arundel Golf Club | Kennebunkport | ME | 23.1 mi. | | | Links at Outlook | South Berwick | ME | 23.3 mi. | | | Frye Island Golf Course | Frye Island | ME | 23.8 mi. | | | Rivermeadow Golf Club | Westbrook | ME | 24.0 mi. | | | Twin Falls Golf Club | Westbrook | ME | 24.4 mi. | | | Westerly Winds Golf Course | Westbrook | ME | 24.5 mi. | | | Nonesuch River Golf Club | Scarborough | ME | 24.8 mi. | | | Willowdale Golf Club | Scarborough | ME | 24.8 mi. | | | Sable Oaks Golf Club | South Portland | ME | 24.9 mi. | | | Cape Neddick Country Club | Ogunquit | ME | 26.1 mi. | | | Pleasant Hill Country Club | Scarborough | ME | 26.2 mi. | | | Nippo Lake Golf Club | Barrington | NH | 26.5 mi. | | | Allen Mountain Golf Course | Denmark | ME | 27.9 mi. | | | Golf Course at Bolduc Park | Gilford | NH | 28.7 mi. | | | Pheasant Ridge Golf Club | Gilford | NH | 28.7 mi. | | | Riverside Municipal Golf Club | Portland | ME | 28.8 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Gunstock | Gilford | NH | 29.0 mi. | | | Shawnee Peak | Bridgton | ME | 34.2 mi. | | | Highlands Mountain | Northfield | NH | 39.4 mi. | | | Waterville Valley | Waterville Valley | NH | 42.7 mi. | | | Wildcat Mountain | Jackson | NH | 43.6 mi. | | | Ragged Mountain | Danbury | NH | 51.9 mi. | | | Loon Mountain | Lincoln | NH | 53.4 mi. | | | Pats Peak | Henniker | NH | 56.7 mi. | | | Mount Abram | Locke Mills | ME | 57.9 mi. | | | Sunday River | Bethel | ME | 57.9 mi. | | | Bretton Woods | Twin Mountain | NH | 60.2 mi. | | | Mount Sunapee | Mount Sunapee | NH | 64.3 mi. | | | Cannon Mountain | Franconia | NH | 64.6 mi. | | | Black Mountain | Rumford | ME | 69.5 mi. | | | Temple Mountain | Peterborough | NH | 74.3 mi. | | | Nashoba Valley | Westford | MA | 74.9 mi. | | | Ascutney Mountain Resort | Brownsville | VT | 82.6 mi. | | | Suicide Six | Woodstock | VT | 84.7 mi. | | | Balsams Wilderness | Dixville Notch | NH | 93.1 mi. | | | Wachusett Mountain | Princeton | MA | 93.7 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Wentworth State Park | | NH | 15.9 mi. | | | Mount Major State Park | | NH | 22.9 mi. | | | Vaughan Woods State Park | | ME | 25.4 mi. | | | Ferry Beach State Park | | ME | 25.5 mi. | | | Ellacoya State Park | | NH | 26.1 mi. | | | Scarborough Beach State Park | | ME | 26.5 mi. | | | White Lake State Park | | NH | 27.1 mi. | | | Sebago Lake State Park | | ME | 27.4 mi. | | | Crescent Beach State Park | | ME | 30.5 mi. | | | Two Lights State Park | | ME | 31.5 mi. | | | Fort McClary State Park | | ME | 34.3 mi. | | | Odiorne Point State Park | | NH | 37.5 mi. | | | Echo Lake-Cathedral Ledge State Park | | NH | 38.1 mi. | | | Wallis Sands State Park | | NH | 38.1 mi. | | | Rye Harbor State Park | | NH | 39.4 mi. | | | Bradbury Mountain State Park | | ME | 39.7 mi. | | | Range Ponds State Park | | ME | 39.9 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Wright Museum | Wolfeboro | NH | 19.0 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Seashore Trolley Museum | Kennebunkport | ME | 22.6 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Counting House Museum | South Berwick | ME | 23.0 mi. | (History) | | Maine Memory Network | Portland | ME | 29.4 mi. | (History) | | Portland Museum of Art | Portland | ME | 29.4 mi. | (Art) | | Center For Maine History Museum Gallery at the Maine Historical Society | Portland | ME | 29.4 mi. | (History) | | Portland Harbor Museum | South Portland | ME | 29.8 mi. | (History) | | Currier Gallery of Art | Manchester | NH | 50.5 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| New England Aquarium | Boston | MA | 84.4 mi. | | | Franklin Park Zoo | Boston | MA | 84.4 mi. | |
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