Southern Maine Coast
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…
Must-see attractions in Southern Maine Coast
Southern Maine Coast
This picturesque inlet is dotted with sailboats and fishing boats; a narrow pedestrian bridge spans the harbor. The cove is home to a handful of…
Southern Maine Coast
York, called Agamenticus by its original Native American inhabitants, was settled by the British in 1624 and granted a charter by King Charles I in 1642…
Wiggly Bridge & Steedman Woods
Southern Maine Coast
Who knows how many generations of New Englanders have childhood memories of balancing their way across this wibbly-wobbly suspension bridge, which spans a…
Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center
Southern Maine Coast
Maine's largest salt marsh huddles under the wind about 5 miles northeast of Old Orchard and Biddeford. The Audubon Society and the state Department of…
Rachel Carson National Wildlife Reserve
Southern Maine Coast
Named after the famous environmentalist, this reserve consists of more than 14,000 acres of protected coastal areas and four trails scattered along 50…
Southern Maine Coast
Biddeford Pool refers to many things: a large tidal pool, a small, well-kept town that surrounds said pool, and a quiet beach cove that feels a world away…
Southern Maine Coast
This small crescent of sandy beach has calm (if cold!) waters and tide pools, and as such it's immensely popular with families with small kids. There's a…
Southern Maine Coast
This 24-acre nature preserve protects a gorgeous sweep of local salt marsh ecosystem, cut through with flat forest trails that are perfect for a leisurely…
Southern Maine Coast
Perched on Nubble Island, just off the tip of Cape Neddick, this white lighthouse and Victorian lighthouse-keeper's cottage provide one of Maine's best…
Southern Maine Coast
The Palace Playland, a vintage beachfront amusement park, is the fitting symbol of Old Orchard Beach – tacky and fun in equal measure. Its arcade games,…
First Families Kennebunkport Museum
Southern Maine Coast
This place goes by various names (including 'White Columns,' the name of the stately 1850s home at this address), but most people know it as the 'Bush…
Southern Maine Coast
The drive to Fort Foster Park twists past blooming flowers, Victorian homes and tantalizing ocean glimpses. The seaside park is a nice place to walk some…
Southern Maine Coast
Beach Ave and Sea Rd (west of Kennebunk River and then south of the Lower Village) lead to three good public beaches: Middle Beach, Mother's Beach and our…
Southern Maine Coast
Most visitors to Kennebunkport want to check out Walker's Point, the summer compound of the Bush family. To view the estate, which sits on a small…
Southern Maine Coast
This gallery occupies a lovely bend of the York River and is passionately curated, showing off a small but impressive collection of regional contemporary…
Southern Maine Coast
A pretty stretch of beach, inland walking areas, a small nature center, picnic spots and a rare (for this far north) grove of tupelo trees can all be…
Southern Maine Coast
If you're, like, really into specific genres of urban mass transit, you're in for a treat here: on the outskirts of town, this family friendly museum has…
Ogunquit Museum of American Art
Southern Maine Coast
Dramatically situated overlooking the Atlantic, this petite museum houses an excellent collection of American paintings, sculptures and photographs…
Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve
Southern Maine Coast
Wildlife lovers adore wandering these 2250 acres of protected coastal ecosystems, with 7 miles of hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails past…
Southern Maine Coast
This complex of galleries and studios, noticeable thanks to its outside rotating wind sculptures, attracts crowds of art lovers and those who just want a…
Southern Maine Coast
Besides boasting an excellent name, Gooch Beach tends to have relatively lighter crowds in summer (relatively) and boasts wide, sandy areas that are…
Southern Maine Coast
In the heart of the Kennebunk Historic District, this museum is a campus of buildings dating from 1810 to 1860. Themed exhibitions explore local history…
Southern Maine Coast
This combination zoo and amusement park makes for a diverting afternoon for families with children. You can pay a reduced rate (adult/child $14.75/9) to…
Southern Maine Coast
Kennebunkport proper has only one stretch of sand, the small Colony Beach on Ocean Ave, which is dominated by the Colony Hotel.
Southern Maine Coast
This small, landscaped park has paved paths and some nice views out onto the water; it's a good access point for the Cliff Walk.
