Overview
Cumberland County (Maine) is in the Lakes and Mountains region of Maine. This article does not include Greater Portland, which is covered separately.
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jul–Aug. Summer highs reach about 55°F; winter lows dip to about -3°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Jul. (climate data from nearby Mount Washington State Park)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PWM Portland International Jetport, Portland — 10 mi away (major hub). Directions
- AUG Augusta State Airport, Augusta — 45 mi away. Directions
Sample 3-day trip
- Day 1: Bridgton — Shawnee Peak.
- Day 2: Standish — Daniel Marrett House.
- Day 3: Frye Island — explore the town.
Built from the best-covered destinations in this region; open each for its own day plan.
Places in Cumberland County
Cities
- Bridgton
- Frye Island — a seasonal resort town on an island in Sebago Lake
- New Gloucester — home to the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, the last active Shaker village in the U.S.
- Standish — a recreational area and suburb of Portland
Nearby
Windham
City / town · 4 listings · 5 mi away
Falmouth
City / town · 7 listings · 6 mi away
Gray
City / town · 7 mi away
Westbrook
City / town · 13 listings · 7 mi away
Yarmouth
City / town · 5 listings · 7 mi away
Mackworth Island
Park · 8 mi away
Portland
City / town · 106 listings · 9 mi away
Gorham
City / town · 21 listings · 9 mi away
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