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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Gray
Gray is a pass-through town on I-95 between Portland and Augusta. Stop for a meal or a hike at the Maine Wildlife Park, but plan to sleep in Portland or Lewiston.
Gray is a small town in southern Maine, 20 minutes north of Portland on the Maine Turnpike. It has a few outdoor attractions and a wildlife park, but most travellers use it as a quick stop on the way to the Lakes and Mountains region or the coast. Half a day is enough to see the main sights.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Nov–Apr (many outdoor attractions close or have limited hours)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $50–80 excl. bed · Mid $80–150 excl. bed · High $150+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Sandwich at a deli | $8–12 |
| Dinner entrée at a casual restaurant | $15–25 |
| Beer (pint) | $5–7 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3.50–4.50 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PWM · Portland International Jetport
- About 20 min south via I-95; rental cars and taxis available.
Typical fares
- Portland Jetport → Gray (taxi)
- about $40–55, 20 min
- Gray → Portland (taxi)
- about $40–55, 20 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is essential. I-95 runs through town; local roads are quiet. No public transit within Gray.
See and do
Known for
- Maine Wildlife Park
- Libby Hill Trail
- I-95 corridor stop
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Portland, Maine | I-95 south, about 20 min | About 20 min |
| Fryeburg | US-302 west, about 40 min | About 40 min |
| Newry, Maine | I-95 north to ME-26, about 50 min | About 50 min |
| Weld | ME-4 north then ME-142, about 1 h | About 1 h |
Sleep
- Gray village
- A few motels and inns near the highway; convenient for a one-night stop.
- Portland
- 20 min south; wider choice of hotels, B&Bs and restaurants.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | HelloHEH-loh |
| Thank you | Thank youTHANK yoo |
| How much? | How much?HOW much |
| Where is the bathroom? | Where is the bathroom?WEHR iz the BATH-room |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Maine Wildlife Park hours vary by season; check the official site before going.
- Winter driving on I-95 can be hazardous; check road conditions.
- No gas stations or services on the highway for several miles in either direction; fill up in Portland or Lewiston.
Gray is a safe rural town. Standard precautions: lock your car, don't leave valuables visible. Winter roads can be icy.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Gray yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Maine Wildlife Park
- Libby Hill Trail
- I-95 corridor stop
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Gray, revision 4767518 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4767518
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Gray
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The nearest US embassy is in Ottawa, Canada; consulates in Montreal and Toronto. For visa help, see the US State Department website.
Gray is a small town; most services are in Portland.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/gray). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.