Overview
Poland is a town in Androscoggin County in Maine that is home to Range Ponds State Park, which has hiking trails and a pristine freshwater beach. Poland is a historic resort area, and includes the village of East Poland.
2 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Poland
Range Ponds State Park
Poland Spring Bottling Museum & Spring House
Poland Spring Golf Course
Par 71, slope 117, 6,116 yards. First resort course ever built (1895-1912), but still a good course. Collared shirts, no jeans.
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 — 29 mi away (major hub). Directions
- AUG Augusta State Airport, Augusta — 35 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Range Ponds State Park, Poland Spring Bottling Museum & Spring House
- Lunch Cyndi's Dockside
- Afternoon Poland Spring Golf Course
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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See
Do
Do Poland Spring Golf Course
Par 71, slope 117, 6,116 yards. First resort course ever built (1895-1912), but still a good course. Collared shirts, no jeans.
Eat
Sleep
Stay Poland Spring Resort
May-October. Boasting the lowest resort rates in Maine (you bring your own towels, soap, and room glasses, serve yourself from buffets, and have no phone in the room). Evening entertainment, dancing, discounted rates at their 18 hole course. A variety of types among their 180 units.
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