Sights in Ogunquit & Wells
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Ogunquit Beach
A sublime stretch of family-friendly coastline, Ogunquit Beach is only a five-minute walk along Beach St, east of US 1. Walking to the beach is a good idea in the summer, because the lot fills up early (and it costs around US$4 per hour to park). The 3-mile beach fronts Ogunquit Bay to the south; on the west side of the beach are the warmer waters of the tidal Ogunquit River.
Footbridge Beach, 2 miles to the north near Wells, is the northern extension of Ogunquit Beach. It's reached from US 1 by Ocean St and a footbridge across the Ogunquit River. Another way to access the beach is via Eldridge Rd in Wells - follow the sign for Moody Beach.
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Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge
Named after the famous environmentalist, the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge consists of 9000 acres of protected coastal areas. There are four trails scattered in the non-contiguous refuge, the most popular being the 1-mile interpretive Carson Trail that passes tidal creeks and salt marshes, and is a great spot for seeing migratory birds. It’s located off ME 9, at the northern edge of Wells.
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Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve
The Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve has 1600 acres of protected coastal ecosystems, with 7 miles of hiking and cross-country ski trails past woodlands, fields, wetlands, beaches and dunes. Its diverse habitats make it a particularly intriguing place for birdwatchers. To get there, take US 1, 1.5 miles north of Wells and turn right onto Laudholm Rd.
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Ogunquit Museum of American Art
Beautifully set overlooking the shore, this museum, houses an exquisite collection of paintings, sculpture and photography made by American artists. Standouts are works by Reginald Marsh, Charles Demuth and Robert Henri; the museum also has two changing exhibitions each summer, which in the past have included works by Jamie Wyeth and Ansel Adams.
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Wells Auto Museum
Lover of a well-made touring car should pay a visit to this fanciful museum. Here you’ll find a collection of restored classic cars powered by steam, electricity and gasoline. There’s over 70 cars on hand, representing 45 different makes, including Rolls-Royce, Stutz, Cadillac, Packard, Pierce Arrow and Knox.
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Perkins Cove
Perkins Cove is a picturesque inlet dotted with sailboats and lobstering boats. A narrow pedestrian bridge spans the harbor and leads to a handful of attractive restaurants, art galleries and boutiques.
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