Events and Activities

Things to do & Area Sight Seeing

 

Scenic Walk - Marginal Way - Ogunquit one mile path along coast.  Ends in Perkins Cove

Ride the Ogunquit Trolley -  $1.50 per ride. - Seasonal

Wells National Estuarine Reserve at Laudholm Farm: 1600 scenic acres of research reserve including a 19^th 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. 

Guided Tours of the Kennebunks. Intown Trolley

Walking Tours of Kennebunkport - 1 hour Historic walking tours from the Nott House 967-2513 or 2751

Nott House - Greek Revival  House  967-2513 or 2751

Seashore Trolley Museum - Log Cabin Road - Kennebunkport, 967-2800

Kennebunkport Brewery Tours - Federal Jacks - Lower Village  Kennebunk, 967-4322

Architectural Walking Tour - 1 hour walking tour of Kennebunk Historic District, 985-4802

Nubble Light - Nubble Road, Cape Neddick, between Long & Short Sands Beach. York.

Goat Island Lighthouse - Built in 1834. Viewed from Cape Porpoise Pier.

Scarborough Marsh Nature Center - Maine's largest salt marsh is best explored by canoe. Guided and self guided canoe tours. Abundant shorebird sightings. Nature center offers slide shows, exhibits. Rt. 9, Scarborough. 883-5100. 

Maine Narrow Gauge RR Co. & Museum - 58 Fore St, Portland 207-828-0814.

Maine Wildlife Park Moose, Bear, Deer, Cougars, Eagles and more. Nature Trail and Displays. Rt 26, 56 Game Farm Road, Gray, 657-4977 (Exit 11 off the I-495, Maine Turnpike)

 

Ocean Recreation, Lobster Boat Tours, Whale Watches & Deep Sea Fishing

 

Finestkind Scenic Cruises - Perkin's Cove. Scenic lobster, lighthouse, sailing and cocktail cruises. May through October. 646-5227

Bunny Clark Deep Sea Fishing - Perkin's Cove. Half & Full Day Trips 646-2214

Ugly Anne - Deep Sea Fishing - Perkin's Cove. Half & Full Day Trips 646-7202

Deborah Ann Whale Watching - Perkins Cove. Phone: 207-361-9501

Perkins Cove Lobster Tours - Ogunquit, Maine's Newest Family-Oriented Excursion Boat. 2-Hour Private Cruises Aboard the "Three E's" with Captain Eric Brazer. Perkins Cove. Phone: 207-646-7413

Rip Tide III - Private Charters by Captain Dick OBrien, 646-2011

Kayak Excursions - Southern Maine Kayak Tours and Kayak Rentals. Full service Kayak Company based in Kennebunkport, Maine, and serving Southern Maine from York to Portland. Kayak rentals delivered to your choice launch location. And Guided Tours departing from your choice location.

Excursions Coastal Maine Outfitting Co., 1399 US Rte. One, P.O. Box 223  Cape Neddick, Maine Phone: (207) 363 0181

Gone with the Wind Kayaking Rentals, Lessons, and Equipment, 283-8446

Whale Watch By the Kennebunkport Bridge behind Mobil Station, Kennebunk Lower Village, 967-5507

Scenic Lobster Boat Cruise -  Kennebunkport. 1 hour scenic cruise, 967-5507

Schooner Arundel Wharf - Kennebunkport, 967-8809

Chicks Marina - Fishing/Sightseeing, Boat Rentals, Kennebunkport, 967-2782

Shenanigans Chartered Cruises - Private Chartered Cruises, 967-3507

Harbor Adventures, 207-363-8466, York Harbor, ME

Eldredge Brothers Fly Shop - 207-363-9269 Cape Neddick, ME
Manta Ray Adventures - Fishing Charters aboard the F/V Manta Ray, a 36 foot Northern Bay out of Kennebunkport Maine providing ready access to many of the Gulf of Maine's famous and productive fishing grounds. United States Coast Guard licensed captain, Capt. Jon Manter. 207-752-0536.
Bigger'n Better Sportfishing - 800-526-8172 York, ME
Seabury Charters - 207-363-5675 York, ME

Shearwater Charter Fishing - 207-363-5324 York, ME

Tidewater Charters - 207-363-6524 Cape Neddick, ME

World Within Sea Kayaking - 746 Ocean Ave. Wells, ME 04090 Phone: 207 646-0455
 

Other Area Recreation

 

Surfboards & Boogie Board Rentals at Ogunquit Beach

Surfboards, Bodyboards, Skimboards, Wheels & Waves, RT 1 Wells, 646-5774

Bike Rentals - Cape Able Bike Shop - Town House Corners, Kennebunkport, 967-4382

Hayrides - Rockin Horse Stables - 245 Arundel Road, Kennebunkport, 967-4288

Airplane Rides - Sanford Airport - 324-0905

American Helicopter - Photo Flights & Scenic Rides, Sanford Airport, (800) 261-2022

Horseback Riding - Bush Brook Farms - Biddeford, (by appointment) 284-7721

Happy Wheels Skate Center - Roller Skating Rink, Scarborough, 883-3713

Vacationland Bowling & Recreation Center - RT 1 Saco, 284-7386

Twentieth Century Lanes & Sports Bar - Biddeford, 284-0980

Hot Air Balloon Rides, 17 Freeman St., Portland, ME Phone: 207-772-4730 800-952-2076
 

Maines Best Shopping

 

Perkins Cove & Downtown Ogunquit
Cabela's - Scarborough, Maine - new Outdoor Sports Store just off the Maine Turnpike 30 minutes north.
Kittery Outlets - Just 20 minutes south of Ogunquit. Over 120 outlets and the Kittery Trading Post with savings of 20-70% daily. This shopping mecca is often referred to as America's Maine Street for Outlet Shopping.  1-888-KITTERY.
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.

Dock Square - Kennebunkport - shops, boutiques, art galleries and restaurants.

Toms of Maine - natural living store, factory outlet store, Downtown Kennebunk 985-3874

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. 

The Maine Mall - Over 135 stores including restaurants, theaters and more. 364 Maine Mall Road, So. Portland. 774-0303. 

The Old Port - Portland's Historic District offers over 158 shops, 65 restaurants, 28 galleries, and numerous pubs. All located in  a charming five block area lined with cobblestone streets on Portland's historic waterfront. 400 Congress St., Portland. 772-6828.

 

Golf Courses

 

Cape Neddick - Shore Road, Cape Neddick, 361-2011

The Ledges - Ledges Drive, York, 351-3000

The Links at Outlook - Route 4, Berwick, 384-4653. Guests of the Ogunquit Resort Motel enjoy special $45 Greens Fees (including 18-holes and cart). Purchase at Resort front desk.

Webhannet Golf Club - Kennebunk, 967-3951

Merriland Farm - Coles Hill Road, Wells, 646-0508

Sanford Country Club, Sanford, 324-5462

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

Wentworth by the Sea - New Castle, NH (603)433-5010

 

Driving Ranges

 

Tee Shot Golf Range - North Berwick Road, Wells, 646-2727

Hillcrest Golf - Driving Range and Mini Par 3 Pitch & Putt - 71 Western Ave. Kennebunk, 967-4661

 

Miniature Golf Courses...

 

Wonder Mountain Golf Course - Rt 1 Wells, 646-9655

Wells Beach Mini-Golf - Rt 1, Wells, 646-7570

Sea Vu Mini-Golf  - Post Road, Wells, 646-7732

Schooners Mini-Golf - 58 Ocean Park Road, Saco, 284-6174

Pirates Island - Old Orchard Beach, 934-5086

 

Summer Theatre...

 

Arundel Barn Playhouse Arundel/Kennebunkport, 985-5552

Booth Theater Ogunquit Center

Hackmatack Playhouse Route 9 Berwick

Ogunquit Playhouse - Stock Summer Theatre Rt 1 Ogunquit 646-5511

 

Movie Theaters...

Leavitt Theatre Ogunquit Center
Smittys Route 109 Sanford
Wells 5 Star Cinema Hannaford Plaza Route 1 Wells

 

Amusements Parks

 

Yorks Wild Kingdom - Zoo and Theme Park, Route One York, 363-3883

FUNTOWN/SPLASHTOWN USA - Theme and amusement park, RT 1 Saco, 284-5139

Palace Playland - rides, waterslides, and amusements, on the beach Old Orchard Beach 934-2001

 

Art, Entertainment, & Museums

 

Ogunquit Museum of American Art - P.O. Box 815, Shore Rd. Ogunquit, ME 03907 Phone: 207 646-4909

Meeting House Museum - Historical Society of Wells & Ogunquit. 207-646-4775.

Old York Historical Society - 207 York St., York, ME 03909 Phone: 207-363-4974 Fax: 207 363-4021

Brick  Store Museum - Ship Models, Historic Displays, Rare Antiques, Paintings, Decorative Arts. 117 Main St, Kennebunk, 985-4802.

Walking Tours of the Kennebunkport - 1 hour Historic walking tours from the Nott House, 967-2513 or 2751

Kennebunkport Historical Society - 135 North St, Kennebunkport, 967-2751

Guided Tours of the Kennebunks - Intown Trolley

Nott House - Greek Revival  House Open Mid June to Mid-October, Dock Square, Kennebunkport, 967-2513 or 967-2751

Seashore Trolley Museum Largest collection of trolley cars in the world. Countryside rides on historic rides. Log Cabin Road - Kennebunkport, 967-2800

Childrens Museum of Portsmouth - 280 Marcy St Portsmouth NH 603-436-3853.

Strawbery Banke Museum - Marcy St, Portsmouth, NH 603-433-1100

Childrens Museum of Maine - Fun for all ages. 142 Free Street, Portland. 207-828-1234.

Childrens Theater of Maine - 25A Forest Ave, Portland 207-874-0371.

Comedy Connection - 6 Custom House Wharf, Portland 207-774-5554.

Portland Concert Association - Dance, opera, musical theater, jazz, & more. 1-800-639-2707.

Portland Symphony Orchestra - Concerts year round. 30 Myrtle St. Portland 207-773-8191.

Portland Museum of Art - 7 Congress St, Portland 207-775-6148.

 

Churches

 

St. Mary's Catholic Church - 236 Eldredge Road, Wells, 646-5605

St. Peters By the Sea Episcopal Church - Shore Road near the Cliff House, 361-2030

All Saints Church - School St, Ogunquit

Ogunquit Baptist Church - 1507 Shore Road, Ogunquit

Advent Christian Church - Sea Road, Kennebunk, 985-3319

Kennebunk Baptist Church - Main Street, Kennebunk, 985-2332

Village Baptist Church - Main Street, Kennebunkport, 967-3240

Franciscan Monastery - (Catholic) Beach Road, Kennebunk, 967-4865

St. Monica - (Catholic) Portland Road, Kennebunk, 985-6252

First Congregational Church - North Street, Kennebunkport, 967-3897

St. Anns by the Sea - (Episcopal) Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, 967-2287

Church on the Cape - Langsford Road, Cape Porpoise, 985-4494

St. Andrews - (Presbyterian) Portland Road, Kennebunk, 985-4303

South Congregational Church - Temple Street, Kennebunkport, 967-2793

 

Fitness Centers

 

At the Ogunquit Resort Motel

 

Winter Recreation

 

National Estuarine Research Reserve of Wells - Laudholm Farms spectacular seaside strolls and cross country ski trails. 207-646-4521

Harris Farm Cross County Ski Center - 40 Km of groomed x-c trails and snow shoeing.  Rentals and lunch available, ice skating pond.  Maple sugaring in March. Minutes from the coast just off Rt. 35, 30 minutes from Kennebunk. 252 Buzzell Rd Dayton, ME 207-499-2678.

Rockin Horse Stables - Horse Drawn Sleigh/Carriage/Wagon Rides! 245 Arundel Road, Kennebunkport 207-967-4288.

Kennebunkport Brewery - Brewery tours. Shipyard Ale, Federal Jacks Brew Pub, 207-967-4322.

Your Body Works - Therapeutic massage & spa center with 2 locations, Shore Rd Ogunquit & Rt 1 Wells.  Offering therapeutic massage & spa treatments. 1-800-479-1322.

Bush Brook Stables - Horseback Riding Lessons.  West Street, Biddeford 207-284-7721.

Balloons over New England - Hot Air Balloon Rides 1-800-788-5562.

Biddeford-Saco Ice Arena Open to the Public Friday night 6:30-8:30PM 207-283-0615 

Vacationland Bowling Center - 812 Portland Rd, Saco 207-284-7386.

Maine Rock Gym Indoor Climbing Gym - 127 Marginal Way Portland. 207-780-6370. 

Southworth Planetarium - Shows for children and adults including laser concerts. University of Southern Maines Science Building. Portland 780-4249.