SOUTHERN MAINE
The southern Maine region is the most popular area for visitors coming to the state, as it is only an hour’s drive from Boston, the hub of New England. For many other New Englanders, it is only a two to three hour ride to hit our southern border. Our southern Maine region is a tourist’s delight with a mix of rocky coastline and some of the most inviting sandy beaches in all of the state. The towns and villages along the southern coast are filled with history, a variety of lodging choices, many pet-friendly activities and unique shopping experiences. There’s no shortage of diverse dining experiences from gourmet to casual takeout food, cozy coffee shops and lively brewpubs with outside pet-friendly seating. Though all towns in Southern Maine welcome you and your pets, here’s a couple we found to be super pet-friendly. One of southern Maine’s pet-friendliest communities are TH E YO RKS. This area is famous for long sandy beaches, and a safe, family-friendly beach-town atmosphere. As each year passes, the area becomes more of a destination for
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weddings, family reunions, or just a place to get away. Many of the lodging facilities have “pet-friendly” rooms or there area few businesses in the local area where visitors can board their pets. Many residents and visitors enjoy the pet-friendly beaches with their dogs, even during the summer months. From May - September, dogs are allowed on the beach from sunrise until 8:00am for exercise off leash, but under the owner’s control. From 6:00pm until sunrise, dogs are allowed back on the beach as long as they are leashed. Nubble Lighthouse is one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world and is a popular spot for residents and visitors alike. It has a small park with benches that make it a peaceful place to rest and reflect. Once a summer-seasononly resort area, York has become a year-round vacation destination.
