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Village by the Sea Children’S Activities Water Parks Concierge Guide Crabbing and Fishing Aerial Ropes Discover Wells Rock Climbing Village by the Sea Children’s Activities Water Parks Concierge Guide Crabbing and Fishing Aerial ropes Discover Wells Rock Climbing Children’s Museums Staff Picks Arcades Bowling Local Beaches Kennebunk On the Water Kennebunkport Kayaking and Canoeing Wells Lobster and Lighthouse Boat Tours Ogunquit Whale Watching York Schooner Tours Fishing Excursions Dining Lighthouses American/Casual Kayaks, Surfboard, Fly Shops, and Bike New American Rentals Seafood Italian Antiquing Chinese Indian Shopping Mexican Local Malls Thai Bargain Stores Pubs Outlets Breakfast/Lunch Supermarkets Ice Cream Specialty Markets/Stores Lobster to-Go Walking/Golf Walking/Hiking Marginal Way Mount Agamenticus Rachel Carson Sands Plain Trail Seacoast Science Center Laudholm Golf Golf Courses Putting Greens Miniature Golf Theaters and Museums Summer Theaters Movie Theaters Museums Historical Societies Services Churches Hospitals/Urgent Care Pharmacies Discover Wells ells is located in York County, The railroad arrived in the 1840s providing and was the third town estab- local employment and accessibility from all W lished in Maine (1641). It was directions. The rails soon displaced much of incorporated on July 5, 1653 shipping freight business. and included Kennebunk and Ogunquit. During this period people from outside the Now approximately 60 square miles in size, town began to discover Wells’ beaches. By the Town of Wells has a year-round popula- late in the century the “tourism” business tion of about 10,000 people and a summer began to emerge. This trend expanded dur- population of 40,000. ing the 20th century and today Wells has a Wells is a seacoast town. From Drakes Is- significant tourist economy. land to Moody its 7 miles of shoreline form a The original guests were wealthy folk who crescent along the Atlantic Ocean and is stayed the whole summer. Large hotels lined with sandy beaches and rocky promon- along the water were built to meet the de- tories. mand (a few still survive, like The Colony in The early settlers took advantage of this Kennebunkport). When the automobile be- coast line and the numerous rivers in the area came more widely available after World War by establishing mills that served clusters of II, the length of stay changed to a few days or nearby farms. Stores, blacksmith shops, and a week. Cabins and motels evolved to ac- post offices soon grew up nearby. Farm- commodate this generation of the traveling steads, orchards and pasture lands, hay public. fields, and wood lots were also developed. Tourism still plays an important part in the Just as the town began to grow the Indian livelihood of the town. Visitors will find a Wars (first, King Phillip’s War and then the wide selection of fine hotels and motels, res- French and Indian War, 1650 to 1730) took a taurants, gift and antique shops, and recrea- toll on the residents and stunted the town’s tional facilities in the area growth. Much of the commercial establish- We hope this guide will start you on your ments and homes were destroyed in various way to discovering Wells. If you need more skirmishes and “wars” with the French and information or have discovered a new place, the local Indian tribes. Wells has the dis- event, restaurant, etc. that you think should tinction, however, of being the only Maine be included, please let us know. town not conquered during these various French and Indian wars. Following the American Revolution and the War of 1812, Wells prospered from shipping and trade that extended to the West Indies and Europe. Shipbuilding and commerce using coastal schooners flourished. Staff Picks The staff at Village by the Sea comes from Jayme--Conf. Center Coordinator many towns around southern Maine and Feile Irish Pub New Hampshire. We thought it would be Varano’s Restaurant fun to tell you our favorite places to eat, hike, or shop, etc. See if you agree. Robby--Front Desk Associate Nubble Lighthouse Jill--General Manager Drakes Island--a hidden treasure Christina--Front Desk Associate Clay Hill Farm Restaurant Bintliff’s Hobb’s Harborside April--Director of Sales Rhyan--Front Desk Associate Joshua’s Restaurant New England House David’s KPT Restaurant Joshua’s Nubble Lighthouse MC Perkins Cove Tim--Maintenance Manager Gail--Front Desk & CC Coordinator Pier 77/The Ramp Arundel Wharf Restaurant Federal Jack’s Shain’s Ice Cream (Sanford) Kettle Cove, Cape Elizabeth All Day Breakfast (Kennebunk) Portland Head Light Barbara--Night Auditor Catherine--Executive Housekeeper Mabel’s Lobster Claw Billy’s Restaurant Fisherman’s Catch Johnson’s Restaurant Crabbing at the town dock Mike’s Clam Shack Walking in Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge Nicole--Asst. Front Desk Manager LL Bean or North Conway for shopping Christine--Night Auditor Palace Playland, Old Orchard Beach Angelina’s Italian Restaurant Congdon’s The Greenery Café Jake’s Seafood Marginal Way Home Fashion Outlet (Cannon) John--Asst. Maintenance Manager Reny’s Litchfield’s Restaurant Local Beaches Kennebunk/Kennebunkport Kennebunkport Beaches Beaches Parking stickers are required for parking at Goose Rocks Beach beginning Memorial Day Kennebunk Beaches weekend through Labor Day weekend, be- The Kennebunk beach area is made up of tween the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. four sections: Gooch’s Beach, Middle Beach, Parson’s Beach, and Mother’s Beach. Goose Rocks Beach parking stickers are sold at the Town Office, 6 Elm Street, 8 a.m. until Parking is by permit only from June 15th 4:30 p.m.; Police Department, 101 Main Street through September 15th. The permits are 24 hours a day/7 days a week and at Goose valid for Gooch’s Beach, Middle Beach, and Rocks Beach General Store (only daily non- Kennebunk Beach (aka Mother’s Beach). resident stickers). Kennebunk port parking passes cost $15/day, $50/week, or Parking stickers may be purchased at the $100/season (5/1/17) Kennebunk Town Hall or at kiosks at the beaches. The kiosks sell day, week, or season Goose Rocks Beach--Very soft sand, great passes and only accept credit/debit cards. for walking. 3 miles long. Scenic and beauti- Kennebunk parking passes cost $25/day, ful. Trolley access. No facilities or lifeguard. $100/week, or $200/season (as of 5/1/17). Colony (or Arundel) Beach--Very small Gooch’s Beach--Fine, sandy beach with gen- (150 yard) beach. Sand, rocks, and pebbles. tle surf along Beach Avenue. Toilets. Life- At the mouth of the Kennebunk River on the guards. north side. Limited parking. No lifeguard. No permit required. No facilities Middle Beach--Rocky beach with some sandy patches. Cleaves Cove Beach-- Secluded and scenic beach off Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport. Mother’s Beach--Sandy beach and play- No parking. No facilities. No lifeguards ground. Great for small children. Play- ground. No facilities. Lifeguard on duty. Ogunquit Beaches Parson’s Beach--Privately owned beach but Ogunquit Beach--Three miles of beautiful open to the public. It has a wide, sandy white sandy beach. Lifeguard and restrooms. stretch of shoreline. Limited parking, Parking fee $25/day. though some new spots have been added re- cently across the street. Free. Portable toi- Footbridge Beach--Part of Ogunquit let. Beach. Reached by footbridge over Ogunquit River. Snack bar and restrooms. Lifeguard patrolled. Wells Beaches York Beaches Public Parking Lots are located at the end of Long Sands Beach--1.5 miles of white sandy Mile Road and the Eastern Shore, at the end beach with a designated surfing area--public of Atlantic Avenue and the Jetty and Gross restrooms, handicapped parking, and access Lot at Drakes Island. Fees for parking apply. ramps. Parking meters or parking sticker. Mile Road and Crescent Beach are hourly Lifeguards. Restaurants, take-out food and lots that accept only credit cards, debit convenience stores within walking distance. cards, or coins. Short Sands Beach--A popular quarter mile Parking fees: $120.00 per week; $20.00 per long sandy beach-- public restrooms, season- day; $12.00 12:00-5:00pm; and meters at Mile al lifeguards, and metered parking are availa- Road. ble, as well as a large sandy playground, bas- ketball courts, a gazebo, and a large grassy Wells Beach--Seven-mile-long sandy park area. beach. Surfing areas. Free parking available. York Harbor Beach--Family oriented beach Crescent Beach--About a half mile south of with public restrooms, seasonal lifeguards, Wells Beach on Ocean. Free parking and and a gentle surf. Limited parking--requires lifeguard. a parking sticker. Drake’s Island Beach--A long sandy beach and not as busy as the main section of Wells Beach. Limited parking at the lot on the eastern end of Drakes Island Road. Toilet facilities and lifeguards. Moody Beach--a great spot to walk or to watch the dramatic rise and fall of the tide at the end of Ocean Ave in Wells. You can walk for miles on Moody Beach which even- tually becomes North Beach, then Foot- bridge Beach and finally Ogunquit Beach. Wells Harbor Beach-- At the end of Harbor Road. There’s not much sand at high tide but it’s a wonderful beach for children at mid-and low-tide. Lots of sand bars, and tidal pools with crabs. Less crowded than Wells Beach, toilet facilities, playground, picnic tables, and free parking. Restaurants American/Casual Merriland Farm--beautiful setting for Alisson’s Restaurant--casual, comfortable, breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Coles Hill Rd, classic. Dock Square, Kennebunkport, (207) Wells, (207) 646-0508--$$ 967-4841--$$ Northern Union--wine focused restaurant BeachFire Bar and Grill--BBQ, seafood, and bar. 261 Shore Road, Ogunquit (207) steak, sandwiches. 658 Main Street, Ogun- 216-9639--$$$ quit, (207) 646-8998 --$$/$$$ Oarweed Restaurant--classic American Bintliff’s--brunch, meat and seafood.
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