SO U T H E R N M A I N E / OGUNQUIT & WELLS OGUNQUIT
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Ogunquit is often considered one of the best beaches in Maine and New England. The 3.5 miles of fine white sand with natural dunes make it a picture perfect spot for your Maine visit. You can easily walk around the downtown village of Ogunquit or hop on to one of the trolleys that make stops at the beach and surrounding area. There are accommodations everywhere in sight with choices of modern inns and motels, luxury resorts, cottages, condos B&Bs and Victorian Inns. Dining choices run the gamut from fresh seafood to an array of ethnic, gourmet or family style fare. Ogunquit began to lure fine artists to the area in the late 1880’s, when they found an artist’s paradise at Perkins Cove. By the end of the 19th century, Ogunquit had become a well-established artist colony that thrives today with art galleries and studios and Ogunquit’s very own Museum of American Art. After dark, Ogunquit comes alive with dance clubs, bars, lounges and nightspots with entertainment.
The self proclaimed “friendliest town in Maine,” Wells welcomes visitors with an assortment of shopping venues from antique shops to used book stores, as well as an area of shopping malls and factory outlets stores. Wells is one of the stops on Amtrak. Here you can also stroll the one-mile nature trail of the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge to see salt marshes and estuaries that support migratory birds, waterfowl and other wildlife and plants. Hidden Gem: The Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve is a great place for bird watching, photo taking, hiking and cross-country skiing. Enjoy the unspoiled beauty of woodlands, fields, wetland, beaches and dunes.
Must See: Perkins Cove was originally a small fishing community and now the cove offers shops, restaurants and scenic outlooks. It has been described as an “excellent place to walk around, take in the sights, have lunch and shop”. Local Favorites: Marginal Way is a paved walkway that runs along the ocean’s edge in Ogunquit from Shore Rd. to Perkins Cove. It is approximately 1.25 miles long and hosts 39 benches where you can sit and enjoy the view. We recommend walking to Perkins Cover, enjoying a delicious lunch and then walking back to Shore Road where you can enjoy an afternoon of shopping.
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