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Yarmouth, MaineYarmouth

Half a day: stop for the Clam Festival (third weekend of July) or to see Eartha, the world's largest globe. Otherwise skip unless you live in Greater Portland.

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Yarmouth is a small coastal town 15 minutes north of Portland, best known for its annual Clam Festival and Eartha, a 41-foot rotating globe inside a former map company headquarters. Most visitors pass through on US Route 1 or I-295 without stopping. The town has a few good seafood spots and a short waterfront, but Portland offers more for a dedicated trip.

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Currency
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Best months
Jul (festival), Jun–Aug for seafood and outdoor dining
avoid Nov–Apr (many seasonal businesses close or reduce hours)
Airport
PWM
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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.

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

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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.

Yarmouth Clam Festival (third weekend of July)Eartha – world's largest rotating globeDay's Crabmeat & Lobster
Airports
PWM Portland International Jetport (About 15–20 min by car; no direct public transport to Yarmouth)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    0°C (32°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    2°C (36°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    6°C (43°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    12°C (54°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    22°C (72°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    3°C (37°F)

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

Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)), coolest Jan (−10°C (14°F) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Yarmouth, Maine: next 7 days

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

Jan

0°C (32°F)

−10°C (14°F)

10 rd

Feb

2°C (36°F)

−9°C (16°F)

9 rd

Mar

6°C (43°F)

−4°C (25°F)

11 rd

Apr

12°C (54°F)

2°C (36°F)

11 rd

May

18°C (64°F)

7°C (45°F)

12 rd

Jun

23°C (73°F)

12°C (54°F)

11 rd

Jul

26°C (79°F)

15°C (59°F)

10 rd

Aug

26°C (79°F)

15°C (59°F)

9 rd

Sep

22°C (72°F)

10°C (50°F)

9 rd

Oct

16°C (61°F)

4°C (39°F)

10 rd

Nov

9°C (48°F)

−1°C (30°F)

11 rd

Dec

3°C (37°F)

−7°C (19°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 is essential. I-295 and US Route 1 run through town. No public transport within Yarmouth; Greater Portland Metro does not serve it. Taxi or rideshare from Portland costs about US$25–35 one way.

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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
Portland, Mainego

Door to door: 15 min

I-295 south, about 15 min by car

Old Port, museums, food scene; combine with Yarmouth for a half-day loop.

Freeport, Mainego

Door to door: 10 min

US Route 1 north, about 10 min by car

LL Bean flagship store and outlet shopping; easy add-on.

Brunswick, Mainego

Door to door: 20 min

I-295 north, about 20 min by car

Bowdoin College campus, Maine State Music Theatre, and downtown cafés.

Cape Elizabethgo

Door to door: 25 min

I-295 south then Route 77, about 25 min by car

Portland Head Light and Fort Williams Park; best in good weather.

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.

Yarmouth itself

Very limited lodging; most visitors stay in Portland or Freeport and day-trip.

Portland (15 min south)

Full range of hotels, B&Bs and hostels; best base for exploring the region.

Freeport (10 min north)

Outlet shopping and chain hotels; good alternative if Portland is full.

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
$30–50 (lunch, snack, gas)
Mid
$60–100 (lunch, dinner, souvenir)
High
$100+ (lobster dinner, drinks, shopping)

Watch out

Safety

Yarmouth is a safe, quiet town. The main risk is traffic on US Route 1 during the Clam Festival. Lock your car and don't leave valuables visible.
  • Clam Festival draws huge crowds: book accommodation in Portland or Freeport months ahead.
  • Eartha is inside a former office building; check current access hours on the town website before going.
  • Day's Crabmeat & Lobster closes by 5 PM and all day Sunday; plan lunch or early dinner.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Yarmouth Police Department (non-emergency)
+1 207-846-3333

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Yarmouth Police (non-emergency)+1 207-846-3333

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Portland Jetport → Yarmouth by taxi/rideshare: about US$25–35, 15–20 min (check)
  • Portland → Yarmouth by taxi/rideshare: about US$25–35, 15 min (check)

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  • Thank you — Thank you (thank you)
  • How much? — How much? (how much)
  • Lobster roll, please — Lobster roll, please (lobster roll please)
  • Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom? (where is the restroom)

English is universal; no language barrier.

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 Yarmouth, Maine. 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: Jul (festival), Jun–Aug for seafood and outdoor dining · avoid Nov–Apr (many seasonal businesses close or reduce hours) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 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

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