Lucerne-In-Maine
is a resort village that is located in the center of the town of Dedham in the Downeast region of Maine. It is approximately 20 minutes to Bangor and a half-hour to the Bar Harbor region. Lucerne-in-Maine has a very interesting history. The Lucerne Inn and the 5,000 acres surrounding it was meant to be one of the nation’s first planned communities in the 1920s – a “developer’s dream.” The village of Lucerne was created as a municipality by the Maine Legislature in 1927, and was pitched as “one of the most beautiful spots in America.” However, due to the financial troubles of the 1930s, the idea for the planned community never panned out, but the municipal portion of Lucerne-in-Maine survived. Today, the landmark community offers spectacular views from a classic Donald Ross designed 9-hole golf course, as well as beautifully cultivated grounds and a great view of Phillips Lake. As part of the town of Dedham, Lucerne-in-Maine is located on an old stage route that ran from Bangor to Ellsworth, presently known as Route 1A. It is situated within a group of wooded mountains (with Bald Mountain the highest at 1,261 feet above sea level) and known as the “Switzerland of America.” All types of recreational activities are available in the area, including swimming, fishing, wildlife viewing (loons, dear, moose, eagles and ducks,) hiking, ice fishing, snowmobiling and skiing. All seasons all beautiful in Lucerne-in-Maine, but especially in fall with the multi-colored hues of the season.
Surrounding areas: Green Lake, Maine (6.4 mi), Beech Hill Pond, Maine (7.2 mi), Ellsworth, Maine (10.8 mi), Orland, Maine (11.2 mi), Bangor, Maine (11.8 mi), Bucksport, Maine (13.0 mi), Orono, Maine (13.5 mi)
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Lucerne-In-Maine Vacation Rentals
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Lucerne-In-Maine Weather & Climate
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Maine enjoys four distinct seasons. In the Penobscot Valley region, near the city of Bangor, there is plenty of clear, sunny weather in summer, with nights cool enough to provide a welcome relief from the warm days. Brisk, sunny days and cool nights in September prepare for what is the favorite season for many in Maine %u2013 the spectacular colors of fall. Temperatures continue to cool through October and November, with wintry weather returning around Thanksgiving. Cold weather settles in around the Penobscot Valley around Thanksgiving. January and February are generally the heart of winter. Below zero temperatures are possible, but infrequent and usually do not last for any long period of time. Temperatures begin to increase in March, with a corresponding increase in humidity. The Bangor area receives approximately 85 inches of snow a year, most of it occurring in eight to ten measurable storms per year.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
27°F |
8°F |
3.34 in. |
38°F |
| February |
30°F |
11°F |
2.54 in. |
36°F |
| March |
40°F |
22°F |
3.44 in. |
38°F |
| April |
52°F |
33°F |
3.32 in. |
43°F |
| May |
65°F |
43°F |
3.40 in. |
49°F |
| June |
74°F |
53°F |
3.41 in. |
55°F |
| July |
79°F |
58°F |
3.24 in. |
59°F |
| August |
78°F |
57°F |
2.99 in. |
62°F |
| September |
69°F |
48°F |
3.39 in. |
57°F |
| October |
57°F |
38°F |
3.48 in. |
54°F |
| November |
44°F |
29°F |
3.69 in. |
52°F |
| December |
33°F |
15°F |
3.33 in. |
44°F |
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Lucerne-In-Maine Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Bangor International airport (BGR) located about 13 miles northwest of Lucerne-In-Maine in Bangor, Maine, the Hancock County Bar Harbor airport (BHB) located approximately 20 miles southeast of Lucerne-In-Maine in Bar Harbor, Maine, the Knox County Regional airport (RKD) located roughly 50 miles southwest of Lucerne-In-Maine in Rockland, Maine, the Waterville Robert Lafleur airport (WVL) located around 54 miles west of Lucerne-In-Maine in Waterville, Maine, and finally the Augusta State airport (AUG) located about 64 miles west of Lucerne-In-Maine in Augusta, Maine.
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Lucerne-In-Maine Attractions
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| | | Water Parks |
| Odyssey Water Park | Trenton | ME | 21.3 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Felt Brook Golf Center | Holden | ME | 4.9 mi. | | | Pine Hill Golf Club | Brewer | ME | 9.3 mi. | | | Bucksport Golf Club | Bucksport | ME | 10.3 mi. | | | White Birches Country Club | Ellsworth | ME | 10.8 mi. | | | Bangor Municipal Golf Course | Bangor | ME | 11.6 mi. | | | Hermon Meadow Golf Club & Training Center | Bangor | ME | 11.8 mi. | | | Penobscot Valley Country Club | Orono | ME | 13.5 mi. | | | Hidden Meadows Golf Course | Old Town | ME | 16.0 mi. | | | Hampden Country Club | Hampden | ME | 16.5 mi. | | | Bar Harbor Golf Course | Ellsworth | ME | 18.8 mi. | | | Kenduskeag Valley Golf Club | Kenduskeag | ME | 21.7 mi. | | | Searsport Pines Golf Course | Searsport | ME | 22.9 mi. | | | Castine Golf Club | Castine | ME | 23.5 mi. | | | Country View Golf Club | Brooks | ME | 27.6 mi. | | | Kebo Valley Club | Bar Harbor | ME | 29.1 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Camden Snowbowl | Camden | ME | 40.9 mi. | | | Big Squaw | Greenville | ME | 71.4 mi. | | | Sugarloaf USA | Kingfield | ME | 78.3 mi. | | | Black Mountain | Rumford | ME | 96.5 mi. | | | Saddleback | Rangeley | ME | 101.9 mi. | | | Mount Abram | Locke Mills | ME | 105.6 mi. | | | Sunday River | Bethel | ME | 109.9 mi. | | | Shawnee Peak | Bridgton | ME | 113.6 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Fort Point State Park | | ME | 19.5 mi. | | | Lamoine State Park | | ME | 23.1 mi. | | | Moose Point State Park | | ME | 25.0 mi. | | | Camden Hills State Park | | ME | 35.9 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Farnsworth Art Museum | Rockland | ME | 48.3 mi. | (Art) | | L.C. Bates Museum | Hinckley | ME | 50.8 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) |
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