Alna
is a small historical town that was incorporated in 1794 as “New Milford.” The name was later changed to Alna, Latin for the Alders, which grow abundantly in the area. The village of Alna is just five miles from Darmariscotta Lake, which is situated in the south, mid-coast region of the state. Alna has both historical attractions and easy access to tons of outdoor recreational activities. It is the site of the Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway Museum, which was a two-foot narrow gauge railroad that operated between Wiscasset and Albion between 1894 and 1933. Train rides are available for visitors to the museum. Another interesting site to see in Alna is the Alna Center Schoolhouse, which is the second oldest one-room schoolhouse in the state of Maine, and is open to the public in summer on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. The Old Head Tide Church Museum and historical site is also located in Alna, built in 1938 and in its’ original, untouched condition. Outdoor recreational activities located in or near Alna include swimming, boating, fly-fishing and saltwater fishing, canoeing, lake kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
Surrounding areas: Damariscotta Lake, Maine (5.1 mi), Newcastle, Maine (5.9 mi), Nobleboro, Maine (6.2 mi), Damariscotta, Maine (7.3 mi), Wiscasset, Maine (7.7 mi), Richmond, Maine (9.9 mi), Jefferson, Maine (10.2 mi)
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Alna Vacation Rentals
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Alna Weather & Climate
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The Kennebec and Damariscotta River region, located along mid-coast Maine, has a moderate climate that is greatly influenced by its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. This area has an elevation of 70 feet above sea level and is surrounded by rolling farmlands, forest areas, numerous islands, peninsulas, bays and beaches. Winter temperatures generally range from 0 to 40 degrees F. and summer from 50 to 85 degrees F. Nights are usually chilly, even in the middle of summer. Average rainfall totals 40 inches, with snowfall totaling 75 inches. Ice storms can occur in winter and early spring, but ice and snow tends to melt quickly along the coast. Rain can occur in any month of the year, and thunderstorms are possible in the summertime. Crisp, sunny days and cool nights make fall one of the most pleasant times of the year along the mid-coast.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
29°F |
12°F |
4.35 in. |
34°F |
| February |
33°F |
15°F |
3.22 in. |
33°F |
| March |
41°F |
24°F |
4.42 in. |
37°F |
| April |
53°F |
34°F |
4.24 in. |
40°F |
| May |
65°F |
44°F |
4.00 in. |
49°F |
| June |
73°F |
52°F |
3.58 in. |
55°F |
| July |
78°F |
58°F |
3.11 in. |
60°F |
| August |
76°F |
57°F |
2.75 in. |
61°F |
| September |
67°F |
49°F |
3.83 in. |
59°F |
| October |
56°F |
39°F |
4.10 in. |
52°F |
| November |
45°F |
30°F |
4.70 in. |
47°F |
| December |
34°F |
18°F |
4.63 in. |
39°F |
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Alna Map & Transportation
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When traveling by air:
The closest airports in the area are the Waterville Robert Lafleur airport (WVL) located about 29 miles north of Alna in Waterville, Maine, the Portland International Jetport airport (PWM) located approximately 47 miles southwest of Alna in Portland, Maine, the Bangor International airport (BGR) located roughly 61 miles northeast of Alna in Bangor, Maine, and finally the Sanford Regional airport (SFM) located around 73 miles southwest of Alna in Sanford, Maine.
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Alna Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Palace Playland | Old Orchard Beach | ME | 56.1 mi. | | | Funtown Splashtown U.S.A. | Saco | ME | 59.2 mi. | | | Story Land | Glen | NH | 78.4 mi. | | | York's Wild Kingdom | York Beach | ME | 81.9 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Aquaboggan Water Slide | Saco | ME | 59.2 mi. | | | Odyssey Water Park | Trenton | ME | 65.3 mi. | | | Water Country | Portsmouth | NH | 92.1 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Wawenock Country Club | Walpole | ME | 11.2 mi. | | | Kennebec Heights Country Club | Farmingdale | ME | 12.4 mi. | | | Boothbay Country Club | Boothbay | ME | 14.7 mi. | | | Bath Country Club | Bath | ME | 16.8 mi. | | | Western View Golf Club | Augusta | ME | 17.0 mi. | | | Meadows Golf Club | Litchfield | ME | 18.0 mi. | | | Brunswick Golf Club | Brunswick | ME | 22.3 mi. | | | Cobbossee Colony Golf | Monmouth | ME | 22.4 mi. | | | Natanis Golf Course | Vassalboro | ME | 24.0 mi. | | | Rockland Golf Club | Rockland | ME | 24.3 mi. | | | Goose River Golf Club | Rockport | ME | 27.0 mi. | | | Apple Valley Golf Course | Lewiston | ME | 27.3 mi. | | | Springbrook Golf Club | Leeds | ME | 28.9 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Camden Snowbowl | Camden | ME | 27.7 mi. | | | Shawnee Peak | Bridgton | ME | 55.2 mi. | | | Black Mountain | Rumford | ME | 56.2 mi. | | | Mount Abram | Locke Mills | ME | 58.1 mi. | | | Sunday River | Bethel | ME | 62.3 mi. | | | Sugarloaf USA | Kingfield | ME | 64.9 mi. | | | Wildcat Mountain | Jackson | NH | 78.4 mi. | | | Saddleback | Rangeley | ME | 78.5 mi. | | | Big Squaw | Greenville | ME | 93.6 mi. | | | Waterville Valley | Waterville Valley | NH | 94.9 mi. | | | Bretton Woods | Twin Mountain | NH | 96.7 mi. | | | Gunstock | Gilford | NH | 97.9 mi. | | | Balsams Wilderness | Dixville Notch | NH | 99.3 mi. | | | Loon Mountain | Lincoln | NH | 102.8 mi. | | | Cannon Mountain | Franconia | NH | 106.7 mi. | | | Highlands Mountain | Northfield | NH | 109.7 mi. | | | Ragged Mountain | Danbury | NH | 119.6 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Fort Edgecomb State Park | | ME | 8.3 mi. | | | Damariscotta Lake State Park | | ME | 9.6 mi. | | | Peacock Beach State Park | | ME | 12.6 mi. | | | Tacoma Lakes State Park | | ME | 17.7 mi. | | | Reid State Park | | ME | 22.6 mi. | | | Lake Saint George State Park | | ME | 23.9 mi. | | | Popham Beach State Park | | ME | 26.6 mi. | | | Owls Head State Park | | ME | 28.0 mi. | | | Camden Hills State Park | | ME | 30.9 mi. | | | Wolfes Neck Woods State Park | | ME | 31.7 mi. | | | Bradbury Mountain State Park | | ME | 32.0 mi. | | | Range Ponds State Park | | ME | 38.3 mi. | | | Moose Point State Park | | ME | 39.8 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Farnsworth Art Museum | Rockland | ME | 24.6 mi. | (Art) | | L.C. Bates Museum | Hinckley | ME | 40.1 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Maine Memory Network | Portland | ME | 44.7 mi. | (History) | | Portland Museum of Art | Portland | ME | 44.7 mi. | (Art) | | Center For Maine History Museum Gallery at the Maine Historical Society | Portland | ME | 44.7 mi. | (History) | | Portland Harbor Museum | South Portland | ME | 45.2 mi. | (History) |
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