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Major city · United States

New Gloucester

Half a day for the Shaker village, then move on. Not a base — use Gray or Lewiston for a night.

Not yet checkedSourcesWhat these labels mean

New Gloucester is a rural Maine town of about 5,500 people, best known for the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village — the only active Shaker community in the world. The town itself has a general store and a few trails, but no real dining or lodging scene. Most visitors come for the Shaker site and leave within a few hours.

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More
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Jun–Sep
avoid Nov–Apr (many attractions closed or limited hours)
Airport
PWM
Nights
0

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This is a basic guide for New Gloucester: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

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Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for New Gloucester911 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance911

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about New Gloucester, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Sabbathday Lake Shaker VillageActive Shaker community (the last one)Rural Cumberland County setting
Airports
PWM Portland International Jetport (About 30 min drive; rental car needed.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    −1°C (30°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    1°C (34°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    6°C (43°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    13°C (55°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    19°C (66°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    2°C (36°F)

Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)), coolest Jan (−12°C (10°F) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

New Gloucester: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

−1°C (30°F)

−12°C (10°F)

10 rd

Feb

1°C (34°F)

−10°C (14°F)

9 rd

Mar

6°C (43°F)

−5°C (23°F)

11 rd

Apr

13°C (55°F)

1°C (34°F)

11 rd

May

19°C (66°F)

7°C (45°F)

12 rd

Jun

24°C (75°F)

12°C (54°F)

12 rd

Jul

27°C (81°F)

15°C (59°F)

10 rd

Aug

26°C (79°F)

14°C (57°F)

9 rd

Sep

22°C (72°F)

10°C (50°F)

9 rd

Oct

15°C (59°F)

4°C (39°F)

10 rd

Nov

8°C (46°F)

−2°C (28°F)

11 rd

Dec

2°C (36°F)

−9°C (16°F)

11 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Car required. No public transport within town. US 202 / ME 100 runs through the centre.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Bridgton

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Car via ME 11 / ME 302, about 30 min

Lake town with Shawnee Peak skiing and summer boating.

Standish

go

Door to door: About 20 min

Car via US 202 / ME 35, about 20 min

Sebago Lake access and the Standish Historical Society museum.

Frye Island

go

Door to door: About 45 min

Car to Raymond (about 20 min), then ferry

Seasonal island on Sebago Lake; ferry runs summer only.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Gray

Closest town with motels and chain hotels, about 10 min north.

Lewiston–Auburn

15–20 min north; more options including budget and mid-range.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$50–80 (day trip, no lodging)
Mid
$80–150 (day trip, no lodging)
High
$150+ (day trip, no lodging)

Watch out

Safety

Very safe rural town. Watch for deer on roads at dusk and limited winter daylight.
  • Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village has limited seasonal hours; check the website before visiting.
  • No restaurants or cafés in town — eat before you arrive or bring food.
  • Cell service can be patchy on back roads.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911

Pocket card

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911

Embassy

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Portland Jetport → New Gloucester: About $40–60 by taxi/rideshare, 30 min (check)
  • New Gloucester → Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village: About 5 min by car

Say or show

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  • Thank you — Thank you
  • How much? — How much?
  • Where is the Shaker village? — Where is the Shaker village?
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for New Gloucester. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Nov–Apr (many attractions closed or limited hours) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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Sources

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