Wiggly Bridge & Steedman Woods

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Who knows how many generations of New Englanders have childhood memories of balancing their way across this wibbly-wobbly suspension bridge, which spans a 75ft estuary between the York River and artificial Barrel Mill Pond. The bridge is adjacent to Steedman Woods, a small parcel of preserved forest where people often walk their dogs.

If you've visited the Museums of Old York, showing your ticket will enable you to park your car at the George Marshall Store Gallery, which is close to Steedman Woods.

Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

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    7.47 MILES

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    7.03 MILES

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  • Museums of Old York

    Museums of Old York

    0.55 MILES

    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…

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Nearby Southern Maine Coast attractions

1. George Marshall Store Gallery

0.38 MILES

This gallery occupies a lovely bend of the York River and is passionately curated, showing off a small but impressive collection of regional contemporary…

2. Museums of Old York

0.55 MILES

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…

3. York Harbor Beach

0.62 MILES

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…

4. Hartley Mason Reserve

0.7 MILES

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.

5. York's Wild Kingdom

3.27 MILES

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…

6. Nubble Light

3.56 MILES

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…

7. Fort Foster Park

5.16 MILES

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…

8. Prescott Park

6.6 MILES

Overlooking the Piscataqua River, this small, grassy park with gardens makes a pleasant setting for a picnic. More importantly, it's the leafy backdrop to…