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York Harbor Maine - Things to Do and Area Links
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- Lighthouses
and Waterfront Attractions
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other waterfront attractions await you on the scenic York
Harbor, Maine coast and its surrounding area.
 The
Nubble Lighthouse
York, Maine. If you take a left as you
leave the Inn, the Nubble Lighthouse is located three miles
northeast. The Nubble Light is located just north of Long Sands
Beach. This beautiful landmark is an active lighthouse and is
located on a small rocky island at the end of the point. This
famous and well-photographed lighthouse resides on a rocky
outcrop of a small island. The annual "Lighting of the Nubble"
always takes place the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Sohier Park,
York Beach, Maine 03910.
 The Goldenrod
The Goldenrod is located in the heart of Short Sands Beach on
Railroad Avenue. The Goldenrod has been making traditional salt
water taffy since 1896 – an oceanside treat for all ages. Taffy
is made in full view of spectators and it is quite an
educational experience to watch. As the bubbling mass of
ingredients is cooled, pulled, twisted, cut, and wrapped before
your eyes, the sweet aroma of melting sugar cane fills the air.
The impeccably clean machinery is displayed for all to admire.
It's a very interesting process to watch. Of course, the kisses
are also a nice treat to take home. Call 207-363-2621 for
seasonal hours and more information.
 Boon
Island Lighthouse, York Harbor,
ME. – Boon Island Light is six miles offshore and visible in
clear weather from Harbor Beach. Erected in 1811 on a barren
rock island, the 132 foot lighthouse operates today, as in the
past, as a continual beacon to sailors. It can be seen up to 21
miles at sea.
A story of a happening on this island is told in the novel Boon
Island by Kenneth Roberts, 1956. Fact, and legend perhaps, has
it that in December 1710, the Galley Nottingham wrecked on the
island. Twelve of the crew of fourteen survived the wreck. After
20 days the ships carpenter died, his bones were stripped of
their "beef" and the fat from the kidney was used to soothe
frostbitten feet. After 24 days, a passing vessel discovered the
shipwrecked survivors and brought them to shore.
 Perkins
Cove
Perkins Cove is located 12 miles north of York Harbor just off
Coastal Route 1A. You can take a nice drive up the scenic Shore
Road and venture to Perkins Cove in Ogunquit. Once in Perkins
Cove, take a walk on the Marginal Way, a mile and half footpath
along the rocky coast, window shop in the unique stores or hop
on one of the excursion cruises aboard the Finest Kind boat
charters. It's a wonderful mix of shops, restaurants, art
galleries and touring boats.
 Fort
Foster - Pocahontas Road Kittery
Point, Maine
Beautiful hidden beaches, picnic areas and restrooms. Explore
the remains of Fort Foster's bunkers built in 1872. There is a
small admission fee. Open seasonally from dawn to dusk. Phone:
207-439-2182
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Sandy Beaches
Long Sands Beach
Long Sands beach runs parallel to
Coastal Route 1A and is approximately 2 miles long. Sections of
the beach are most popular for surfing and volleyball
tournaments are often played in the sand. The best swimming is
about the middle of the beach where public restrooms are also
available. Metered parking is available along the side of the
road. Long Sands Beach is only 1 mile from the Inn.
 Short
Sands Beach
Short Sands Beach is a mile further
north of Long Sands on Coastal Route 1A. This beach has a higher
sand bar and therefore is better for sunbathing at high tide
than Long Sands. Enjoy watching salt water taffy being made the
old fashioned way at the Goldenrod or play some arcade games at
the Fun-O-Rama. York Beach is a traditional New England beach
town and is filled with family activities including many gift
shops, restaurants, an arcade, and bowling. Also located in the
heart of York Beach is York's Wild Kingdom and Amusement Park
complete with a full zoo, a petting arena, amusement rides and
more. Numerous sidewalk shops and places to eat are also located
in the park. Call 1-207-363-4911 for seasonal hours and more
information.
 York Harbor Beach
York Harbor Beach is just .5 miles
up the road from the Chapman Cottage. Known as the ‘locals’
beach, it often is full of children riding the waves and
families picnicking in the sand. This is a more secluded beach
that is close by and great for tide pooling.
Cape Neddick Beach
Cape Neddick Beach is located on
the Shore Road headed into Ogunquit, Maine. Like York Harbor
Beach, it is a secluded beach that is great for tide pooling.
Limited permit parking only is allowed along the roadside from
Memorial Day through Labor Day.
 Boating and Fishing
Lobster Boat Tours
- York Harbor Town Dock #2. Captain Dan
Gile. 1 hr 15 min boat tours. Reservations required. 10am,
11:30am & 1pm. 207-408-1194
Seabury Charters - York Harbor Town Dock #2. Capt Herb
Poole, (207) 363-5675.
Shearwater Charter Fishing - Captain Bill Coite, Stripped
Bass Fishing Charters. York, ME, 207-363-5324
Bigger'n Better Sportfishing -
York Harbor Town Dock #2. Deep Sea Fishing, Lighthouse trips,
Whale Watching, Kids fishing trips. York, ME, 508-347-5830
Tidewater Charters - Cape Neddick, ME,207-363-6524
Seafari
Charters - 7 Island Avenue,
Kittery. Fishing, scuba diving, whale watching, coastal cruises,
(207) 439-5068.
 Kittery
Deep Sea Fishing, LLC -
Kittery. Captains Jason Plummer and Bill Kingston, P.O. Box 6,
Pepperrell Cove, Kittery Point, ME, Ph: (207) 439-9101 or Toll
Free (877) 4-Defiant. Easy access to the dock with free parking,
and a fun-filled day at sea with a knowledgeable and experienced
crew on our 55' Bonner Custom Yacht.
Portsmouth Harbor Cruises - Ceres
Street Dock. Discover the Piscataqua's Heritage. Day and evening
excursions of harbor, Isles of Shoals, inland rivers; fall
foliage cruises. Open May-October. Reservations are strongly
suggested. Interested parties are advised to call ahead.
603-436-8084 or 800-776-0915.
Finestkind
Scenic Cruises
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Perkin's Cove. Scenic lobster, lighthouse, sailing and cocktail
cruises. May through October. 207-646-5227
Bunny Clark Deep Sea Fishing
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Perkin's Cove. Half & Full Day Trips 207-646-2214
Ugly Anne - Deep Sea Fishing
- Perkin's Cove. Half & Full Day Trips
207-646-7202
Deborah Ann Whale Watching - Perkins Cove 207-361-9501
Perkins Cove Lobster Tours -
Perkins Cove Ogunquit, ME - 207-646 7413
Rip Tide III - Private Charters by Captain Dick O’Brien,
207-646-2011
Excursions – Coastal Maine Outfitting Co.,
- Sea Kayaking Tours - Two hour and half day tours, sunrise and
sunset tours, full moon kayaking. For more information, hours
and rates
 call
207-363-0181.1399 US Rte. One, Cape Neddick, Maine 363-0181
Harbor Adventures -
York Harbor, ME, 207-363-8466.
Atlantic Kayaking - Open June 1 to Sept. 1, seven days a
week. Two trips daily, 9 a.m.-noon and 2-5 p.m. Up to six
paddlers. All equipment included. Tours of Portsmouth waterways.
Beginner to intermediate. 207-772-4433.
Cap'n Bill's Charters - Badger's Island, Kittery, Maine.
Whale watching, fishing, cruising, bachelor parties, etc.!
207-463-9028.
E.Z. Fishing - 7 Grant Lane, York, 207-363-5634.
World Within Sea Kayaking - 746 Ocean
Ave. Wells, ME 04090 Phone: 207 646-0455
“Fish Tale” Charters - For a
memorable fly fishing experience. Captain Dave Gittins will show
you where the best stripers, mackerel and bluefish are. Full and
half day trips are available. 207-363-3874 or 207-450-4048.
Eldredge Brothers Fly Shop -
800-669-3474,207-363-9269 Cape Neddick, ME
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Historical Attractions
- York is one of the most historically
well-preserved and documented towns in New England. The first
European inhabitants came in the very early 17th century.
However, most preserved buildings date from the early 18th
century. We invite you to share in our history by visiting our
historical sights. For more information about York's history,
visit the Old York Historical Society.
Sayward-Wheeler House - Owned by The Society for the
Preservation of New England Antiquities. It's located off
Barrell Lane on Barrell Lane Ext.
Emerson-Wilcox House - Built in 1740 and originally a
private home, it later served as a tavern and post office.
First Parish Congregational Church - Located in York
Village, it was built in 1747, and is open during services and
on request.
Old
York Historical Society Buildings
- Open from Mid June through Columbus Day.
Jefferds Tavern - A 1750 restored tap room with murals in
York Village Center.
Old School House - An authentic 1745 one-room school house
in York Village Center.
Elizabeth Perkins House - A beautiful 1730 home and grounds
at Sewells Bridge on the York River.
John Hancock Warehouse - Located on Lindsay Road on the York
River, it houses numerous antique tools and ship models.
The Olde Gaol - The oldest public building in the country!
The Museum Shop - Features Maine-made crafts and decorative
items.
 All
of the above bulleted locations are maintained and operated by
the Old
York Historical Society. Call
207-363-4974 for more information and hours.
Strawberry Banke Museum -
Portsmouth, NH. – Major historical restoration project and
historically restored community museum. Open May through
October. Call 603-436-8010 for more information.
Albacore Park, Portsmouth, NH. – Naval museum with
restored experimental submarine. Call 603-436-3680 for hours and
more information.
John Paul Jones House,
Portsmouth, NH. – A wonderful display of colonial and
post-colonial furniture and artifacts. Call 603-436-8420 for
hours and more information.
Kittery Historical & Naval Museum,
Kittery, ME. – Portrayal of the history of Kittery and the
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Open June through Labor Day. Call
207-439-3080 for more information.
Wells
National Estuarine Research Reserve at Laudholm,
Wells, ME. – , a 270-acre farm, wildlife, salt marsh, and picnic
area.
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- Misc Outdoor Recreation
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Horseback Riding - Horseman's Center (Wells), Long Horn
Stables (Old Orchard), Mt. Agamenticus Riding Stables (York).
Tennis - Gloria Perkins (Cider Hill, York),
 Mount
Agamenticus - A 15-20 minute drive
can take you to the top of Mount Agamenticus, affectionately
known as "Big A". Not high as mountains go, 692' ASL, but from
its peak on a clear day one can see the skyscrapers of Boston to
the south, Cape Elizabeth and the entrance to Casco Bay to the
North and the Presidential Range, including Mount Washington, to
the West. As you look down from the summit on a clear day, the
Isles of Shoals - about 10 miles off York and Boon Island -
about 6 miles from the coast, seem like a stones throw from
shore.
You can drive to the top or if you are hardy souls, you can park
to the right at the gate and walk up. It's only a 15 or
20-minute walk. There are picnic tables for those who care to
use them, but the north slope beyond the old lodge is a more
desirable spot for true picnickers. There are a lot of low bush
blueberries around so if you're up there in the middle to late
July, they're yours for the picking. Follow Chases Pond Road
which merges into Mountain Road for approximately 6 miles. The
access road to the top of the mountain is just prior to where
the road becomes unpaved. Take a right at this point. A short
drive up a steep incline will bring you to the summit. Maps are
available at the registration desk. Don't pass the large rock
pile you see up there without reading about the legend.
According to this Indian legend, Chief Aspinquid was being
chased by settlers when he jumped off the west face of the
mountain only to die upon landing. The rock pile stands as a
memorial to the chief. Anyone who pays tribute to his soul is
assured of having favorable luck in the future.
Scenic Walk - Marginal Way - Ogunquit one mile path along
coast. Perkins Cove to Ogunquit Center
Wells
National Estuarine Reserve at Laudholm Farm
- 1600 scenic acres of research
reserve including a 19th century saltwater farm, Rachel Carson
Wildlife Refuge area, Laudholm Farm Visitors Center, exhibits,
and seven miles of spectacular marsh walkways and trails along
marshes, fields, and wetlands. Open year round. 342 Laudholm
Farm Road, Wells. 646-1555, 646-4521.
Rachel Carson Wildlife Preserve -
Open sunrise to sunset for bird watching and self-guided tours.
Rt 9 Kennebunk/Wells Town line. 646-1555.
Ghostly Tours of York, Maine – Please join Ghostly Tours
while they intrigue you and your family with a candlelight tour
through York Village. You will be escorted by a hooded tour
guide and hear authentic Ghost Stories, Witch Tales and Folklore
of the 18th and 19th centuries. Reservations strongly suggested.
Open seasonally. Call 207-363-0000 for hours and rates. Groups
meet at Gravestone Artwear, 250 York St. Rte. 1A York, ME.
03909.
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Cultural Events
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Ogunquit Playhouse - Nationally
recognized celebrities perform in Summer "Stock Theatre" Rt 1
Ogunquit 207-646-5511
Prescott
Park Arts Festival – Located only
15 minutes south in Portsmouth, NH, this scenic area offers
Oceanside outdoor theatre, movies, music, dance, Sunday jazz
concerts, and award-winning display gardens (three seasons).
Donations are welcome. Evening performances on Thursdays through
Saturdays in July and August at 8:00 pm, Sundays at 7 pm. Call
603-436-2848 for schedule information.
 Prescott
Park, Portsmouth – Classic film series each Tuesday in July.
Outdoor Theater nights in July and August. Call 603-431-8748 for
more information.
Children’s Museum of Portsmouth
Exhibits – Visit over 19
hands-on exhibits at The Children’s Museum of Portsmouth,
including the newest additions: "Dino Detective," an exhibit in
which visitors dig for a Triceratops fossil; "First
Impressions," a five-foot tall pin screen on which visitors
create sculptures by pressing their bodies against thousands of
red plastic pins; and "Indonesian Masks," an addition to the
"Different Lands, Different Masks" exhibit. In addition, the
popular "Lobstering: Out to Sea" exhibit has been updated. Hours
are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays
from 1 to 5 p.m.
Children’s Museum of Portsmouth from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on
Wednesdays for a drop-in program that’s sure to be a hit with
kids two to four years old. Each week brings a new theme and
a variety of activities combining art, music, movement, and
conceptual learning. Call the Museum at 603-436-3853 for more
information.
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Shopping
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Stonewall Kitchen - It all started
right here in York Maine - home of our flagship store. A feast
for the eyes and the palate, welcoming you with New England
hospitality. A friendly and knowledgeable staff will greet you,
ready to offer creative recipes using Stonewall Kitchen
products. Relax, leaf through one of the hundreds of cookbooks
available, sample recipes and savor the experience.
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 Kittery
Outlets - Conveniently located just 5
miles south of us on Route One. This quaint seaport village has
been a destination for over 100 years. Visitors return again and
again to experience the beautiful scenery, rich coastal history
and a bundle of savings at more than 120 brand name outlet
stores. Kittery is a destination not to miss ~ so let the ocean
breezes carry you to America’s Maine Street for Outlet Shopping,
the Kittery Outlet Malls. 1-888-KITTERY (1-888-548-8379).
Lighthouse Depot – Largest collection
of lighthouse gifts in the world. Route 1, Wells, 646-0608.
Antique Shops and Auctions – All along Rt 1 in Kennebunk, Wells,
Ogunquit, York & Kittery.
 L.L.
Bean - World famous and open 24 hours,
365 days per year. 1 hour north in Freeport. Freeport also
offers over 100 outlet stores. 865-1212.
Rocky Mountain Quilts, York
207-363-6800
Groceries – Hannaford Shop-n-Save, Route One South, York.
207-363-5357.
Pharmacy – Rite-Aid, on Long Sands Road in the York Village
Shopping Center, York Village. 207-363-4312.
Jewelry – Jewelry Mine, Long Sands Road shopping Plaza, York.
207-363-1131.
Lobsters –
Finestkind Fish Market, Route One
North. Nationwide Shipping. 207-363-5000.
Laundry and Dry Cleaning – We Care Dry Cleaners, Route One
North, York. 207-363-9918.
Hair Salon – Heads Up Hair Styling, Route One, York.
207-363-5779.
Flowers –
York
Flower Shop, York. 207-363-5367.
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- Area Golf
Courses
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Ledges - Ledges Drive, York, 351-3000
Cape
Neddick - Shore Road, Cape Neddick,
361-2011
The Links
at Outlook - Route 4, Berwick,
384-4653
Merriland Farm - Coles Hill Road, Wells, 646-0508
Pleasant Hill Golf Course - Country Club Road, Sanford, 324-5462
Webhannet Golf Club - Kennebunk,
967-3951
Cape Arundel Golf Course - Kennebunkport, 967-3494
Dutch Elm
Golf Course - Brimstone Road, Arundel,
282-9850
Biddeford/Saco Country Club - Old
Orchard Road, Saco, 282-5883
Dunegrass
at Old Orchard Beach Country Club - 49
Ross Road, Old Orchard Beach, 934-4513
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- Holiday Events and
Happenings
The
 holiday
season is special everywhere, but uniquely special on the coast
of Maine.
York's Festival of Lights Bi-annual Lighting
- Join in a
traditional celebration of the coming holiday season as the
townspeople "light up" the Village in thousands of white lights
or our "Christmas in July" lighting!
Twice each year the
lighthouse is adorned with white lights, outlining the houses and
tower. The first event is known as "Christmas in July" and the
second is the Annual Lighting of the Nubble and both events are held
at Sohier Park.
The
Annual Lighting of the Nubble is always held the first Saturday
after Thanksgiving. The event begins at 5:00 p.m. and countdown to
lights on is around 6:00 p.m. This is a fun family evening with a
variety of entertainment. Other events around the holidays include
our traditional Christmas parade, caroling, craft fairs, business
open houses, refreshments and the arrival of Santa Claus!
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- Festival of
Lights of Parade - Join us in York's Holiday Season Festival
of Lights Parade. This event starts the holiday season -
traditionally the first Saturday in December (the week after
Thanksgiving).
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Christmas in July is always the kickoff for our annual of
York Days Celebration, which will be Sunday, July 30, 2006. The
event runs from 8:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., with a fun family
evening of entertainment and countdown to 'lights on' at around
9:00 p.m.
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