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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Standish
Half a day to one night: paddle Sebago Lake or hike the trails, then head to Portland or Bridgton. Not a base for more than a weekend.
Standish is a quiet town on the southern shore of Sebago Lake, 25 minutes from Portland. It's a summer-and-fall destination for lake access, hiking and camping. Most visitors come for a day trip or a weekend; there's no nightlife and limited dining.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Jun–Sep (lake weather), Oct (fall foliage)
- Avoid
- Nov–Apr (many seasonal businesses closed)
- Stay
- 1 night
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 $60–100 excl. bed · Mid $100–180 excl. bed · High $180+ 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 (diner) | $2–4 |
| Lobster roll (seasonal) | $18–28 |
| Pizza (large) | $14–20 |
| Beer (draft) | $5–8 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3.50–4.50 (check) |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PWM · Portland International Jetport
- About 25 min drive; rental cars available.
Typical fares
- Portland Jetport → Standish
- Taxi or rideshare about $35–50, 25 min (check)
- Standish → Portland (Old Port)
- Taxi about $40–55, 25 min (check)
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 required. No public transit within town. Route 25 connects to Portland; Route 35 to Bridgton.
See and do
Known for
- Sebago Lake access
- Daniel Marrett House
- Acres Of Wildlife Campground
- Steep Falls village
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | Drive Route 25 east, about 25 min | 30 min |
| Bridgton | Drive Route 35 north, about 20 min | 25 min |
| Frye Island | Car ferry from Sebago Lake State Park (seasonal) | 45 min including ferry |
| New Gloucester | Drive Route 100 north, about 15 min | 20 min |
Sleep
- Sebago Lake Village
- Closest to the lake; cabins and campgrounds.
- Standish Corner
- Near Route 25; motels and B&Bs.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | HelloHELL-oh |
| Thank you | Thank youTHANK yoo |
| How much? | How much?How MUCH? |
| Where is the lake access? | Where is the lake access?Where is the lake ACCESS? |
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
- Many restaurants and shops close by 8–9 PM; plan dinner early.
- Cell service can be spotty near the lake.
- Sebago Lake State Park fills up on summer weekends; arrive before 10 AM.
Very safe. Usual outdoor risks: sunburn, ticks, sudden weather changes on the lake.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Standish yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Sebago Lake access
- Daniel Marrett House
- Acres Of Wildlife Campground
- Steep Falls village
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: Standish, revision 4983226 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4983226
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Standish
Take me to this address, please
Take me to this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, Fire, Ambulance911
English is universal; no phrasebook needed.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/standish). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.