Fort Gorges
in Cumberland County of Maine, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
43.663 and -70.221 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 43° 39' 46" and W -70° 13' 16"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:09 PM (Friday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:38 am and 7:38 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-35.061 and 117.577 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Bornholm
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-04-26 08:02:42

Delve into Fort Gorges

Fort Gorges in Cumberland County (Maine) is a town located in United States about 483 mi (or 778 km) north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Time in Fort Gorges is now 11:09 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Fort Gorges, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Portland International Jetport Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 7 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 10 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Portland, Auburn, Bath, Alfred and Wiscasset. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 51 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 44%
Air Pressure 1033 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (5 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 1% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

10°C (51 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

15°C (59 °F)
11°C (53 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

7°C (45 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Westin Portland Harborview

Address
2,2 mi
157 HIGH STREET
04101 Portland
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Press Hotel Autograph Collection

Address
1,8 mi
119 Exchange Street
04101 Portland
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront

Address
1,3 mi
158 Fore ST
04101-48 Portland
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Portland Harbor Hotel

Address
1,8 mi
468 FORE STREET
04101 Portland
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


BEST WESTERN MERRY MANOR INN

Address
5,2 mi
700 MAIN STREET
04106 South Portland
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


HOWARD JOHNSON HOTEL SOUTH POR

Address
5,2 mi
675 MAIN STREET I-95
04106 South Portland
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


La Quinta Inn and Suites Portland

Address
3,1 mi
340 PARK AVENUE
04102 Portland
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Chadwick Bed & Breakfast

Address
2,8 mi
140 Chadwick Street
04102 Portland
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Morrill Mansion Bed & Breakfast

Address
2,7 mi
249 Vaughan Street
04102 Portland
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Inn on Carleton

Address
2,6 mi
46 Carleton Street
04102 Portland
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Jeremiah O'Brien cruise on Casco Bay, from the one hour documentary, Homecoming

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Peaks Island, Maine

Peaks Island is the most populous island in Casco Bay, Maine. It is part of the city of Portland and is approximately 3 miles from downtown. The island became a popular summer destination in the late 19th century, when it was known as the Coney Island of Maine, home to hotels, cottages, theaters, and amusement parks. While small, the island hosts a variety of flourishing businesses that are rapidly expanding and growing.

Located at 43.6569, -70.1961 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Portland, Maine, Peaks Island, Maine

Little Diamond Island, Maine

Little Diamond Island (previously Little Hog Island) is an island in Casco Bay Maine. It is part of the city of Portland, Maine. As of the 2000 census, the island had a year-round population of 5. Most of the island is private property. It is served by the Casco Bay Lines ferry service. At low tide, Little Diamond Island connects to Great Diamond via a semi-submerged sandbar. This is how the City of Portland is capable of picking up the trash on both islands.

Located at 43.6672, -70.2081 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Portland, Maine

Portland Observatory

The Portland Observatory, built in 1807 at Portland, Maine, is the last surviving maritime signal tower in the United States. Using both a telescope and signal flags, two-way communication between ship and shore was possible several hours before an incoming vessel reached the docks.

Located at 43.6653, -70.2483 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towers completed in 1807, National Historic Landmarks in Maine, Buildings and structures in Portland, Maine, Observation towers in the United States, Octagonal buildings in the United States, Historic Civil Engineering Landmarks, Visitor attractions in Portland, Maine, Munjoy Hill, Historic American Buildings Survey in Maine

Cushing Island, Maine

Cushing Island, or Cushing's Island, is a privately owned island in Casco Bay in the U.S. state of Maine. Part of the city of Portland, Maine, roughly 45 families live there seasonally. In 1623-24 English explorer Christopher Levett built a blockhouse on the island, part of 6,000 acres granted him by the English King. Levett left behind a group of settlers to carry on after he returned to England. But the naval captain and adventurer never returned, and the fate of the men is unknown.

Located at 43.6411, -70.2078 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Portland, Maine, Frederick Law Olmsted works

Battle of Portland Harbor

The Battle of Portland Harbor was a naval battle of the American Civil War, fought in June 1863, in the waters off Portland, Maine. Two United States Navy warships engaged two vessels under Confederate States Navy employment.

Located at 43.6632, -70.221 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Naval battles of the American Civil War, Battles of the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War, Union victories of the American Civil War, Maine in the American Civil War, History of Portland, Maine

Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum

The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum is located in Portland, Maine, United States. The organization was founded in 1993 and contains a collection of rolling stock and artifacts from the 24 gauge narrow gauge railroads that ran in the state of Maine in the late 19th century and early 20th century. The organization operates a 1½ mile long railroad that runs along the waterfront of Casco Bay and parallels Portland's Eastern Promenade.

Located at 43.6625, -70.245 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Railroad museums in Maine, Heritage railroads in Maine, 2ft gauge railways, Narrow gauge railroads in Maine, Museums in Portland, Maine, Munjoy Hill

Southern Maine Community College

Southern Maine Community College is a community college in South Portland, Maine, USA, and one of the seven colleges in the Maine Community College System.

Located at 43.648, -70.228 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Two-year colleges in the United States, Educational institutions established in 1946, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Education in South Portland, Maine, Universities and colleges in Cumberland County, Maine, Cemeteries in Cumberland County, Maine, Southern Maine Community College, USCAA member institutions

Umbrella Cover Museum

The Umbrella Cover Museum in Peaks Island, Maine, is a museum that pays tribute to umbrella covers. The museum was created and is curated by Nancy 3. Hoffman, who has collected more than 600 umbrella covers from over 30 countries. The mission of the Umbrella Cover Museums states that it is "dedicated to the appreciation of the mundane in everyday life. It is about finding wonder and beauty in the simplest of things, and about knowing that there is always a story behind the cover.

Located at 43.6561, -70.198 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Portland, Maine, Fashion accessories, Fashion museums in the United States, Peaks Island, Maine

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