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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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Nov–Apr (many outdoor attractions close or have limited hours)
- Airport
- PWM
- Nights
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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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Gray911 ▾
- 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 Gray, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyGray is a safe rural town.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPWM Portland International Jetport (About 20 min south via I-95; rental cars and taxis available.).
- Getting aroundCar is essential.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–4
- Sit-down mealDinner entrée at a casual restaurant$15–25
- Street or quick mealSandwich at a deli$8–12
- BeerBeer (pint)$5–7
- Budget bedMotel room (double), a night, per roomUS$80
- Mid-range bedMotel room (double), a night, per roomUS$120
- High-end bedMotel room (double), a night, per roomUS$180
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$50 · Mid US$100 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
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.
- Airports
- PWM Portland International Jetport (About 20 min south via I-95; rental cars and taxis available.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Feb
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Mar
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Apr
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Gray: 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)30°F (−1°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
10 rd
Feb
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
9 rd
Mar
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
11 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
11 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
11 rd
Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
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 is essential. I-95 runs through town; local roads are quiet. No public transit within Gray.
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: About 40 min
US-302 west, about 40 min
Fryeburg Fair (October), Saco River canoeing.
Newry, Maine
goDoor to door: About 50 min
I-95 north to ME-26, about 50 min
Sunday River ski resort, hiking.
Weld
goDoor to door: About 1 h
ME-4 north then ME-142, about 1 h
Mount Blue State Park, swimming.
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 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.
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
- Budget
- $50–80 excl. bed
- Mid
- $80–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel room (double)1 × 1 night × US$120 | US$120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$100 | US$200 |
| Maine Wildlife Park entry (adult)2 × US$10 · check | US$20 |
| Gas (round trip Portland–Gray, about 40 mi)1 × US$8 · check | US$8 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$35 |
| Trip total≈ US$192 per person per day, bed included | US$383 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Sandwich at a deli | $8–12 |
| Dinner entrée at a casual restaurant | $15–25 |
| Beer (pint) | $5–7 |
| Gas (per gallon)check | $3.50–4.50 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
The nearest US embassy is in Ottawa, Canada; consulates in Montreal and Toronto. For visa help, see the US State Department website.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Portland Jetport → Gray (taxi): about $40–55, 20 min
- Gray → Portland (taxi): about $40–55, 20 min
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- Hello — Hello (HEH-loh)
- Thank you — Thank you (THANK yoo)
- How much? — How much? (HOW much)
- Where is the bathroom? — Where is the bathroom? (WEHR iz the BATH-room)
Gray is a small town; most services are in Portland.
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 Gray. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Nov–Apr (many outdoor attractions close or have limited hours) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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