York Maine Guidebook

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York Maine Guidebook

Family Entertainment

A family oriented zoo and amusement park conveniently located in York Beach, Maine. With a large number of beautifully landscaped animal exhibits; numerous rides for all ages plus food and ice cream stands, gift shops and so much more, families always enjoy a full day of fun here. There's also a clean sandy beach within walking distance. The quaint shops and restaurants in downtown York Beach are well known to all and are a perfect way to round out the stay.
77 locals recommend
York's Wild Kingdom
1 Animal Park Rd
77 locals recommend
A family oriented zoo and amusement park conveniently located in York Beach, Maine. With a large number of beautifully landscaped animal exhibits; numerous rides for all ages plus food and ice cream stands, gift shops and so much more, families always enjoy a full day of fun here. There's also a clean sandy beach within walking distance. The quaint shops and restaurants in downtown York Beach are well known to all and are a perfect way to round out the stay.
Just steps from York's Short Sands Beach is the Fun-O-Rama. Like its name implies, this beachside amusement arcade in the heart of York Beach is fun for the family. Video and arcades games line the seaside pavilion and hearken back to the olden days of seaside arcades with a honky-tonk circus atmosphere, much like Old Orchard Beach amusements. The kids will love it, and the beach is nearby when you've had your fill (or if you run out of quarters).
15 locals recommend
Funorama
13 Beach St
15 locals recommend
Just steps from York's Short Sands Beach is the Fun-O-Rama. Like its name implies, this beachside amusement arcade in the heart of York Beach is fun for the family. Video and arcades games line the seaside pavilion and hearken back to the olden days of seaside arcades with a honky-tonk circus atmosphere, much like Old Orchard Beach amusements. The kids will love it, and the beach is nearby when you've had your fill (or if you run out of quarters).
Bowling ally
Surfside Bowling
3 Beach St
Bowling ally
Local Park with Playground and Basketball courts and Live entertainment
Ellis Park
Ocean Avenue
Local Park with Playground and Basketball courts and Live entertainment

Sightseeing

Considered to be the "most photographed" lighthouse, this 41-foot conical tower sits on the summit of Cape Neddick Bubble, a small offshore rocky islet, looking proudly over the Atlantic.
38 locals recommend
NUBBLE LIGHT / SOHIER PARK
Sohier Park Road
38 locals recommend
Considered to be the "most photographed" lighthouse, this 41-foot conical tower sits on the summit of Cape Neddick Bubble, a small offshore rocky islet, looking proudly over the Atlantic.
Like it sounds, Long Sands Beach is a mile and a half stretch of soft sand, with super convenient parking along Route 1A just steps to the sand. Long Sands is a great place for sun bathing in summer, swimming in the surf, beach strolls year-round, and even kite flying. In prime summer there are lifeguards on duty, Bathhouses with restrooms, and you can walk to food stands and generals stores along the strip that give this beach scene an animated vacation-y feel.
48 locals recommend
Long Sands Beach
189 Long Beach Ave
48 locals recommend
Like it sounds, Long Sands Beach is a mile and a half stretch of soft sand, with super convenient parking along Route 1A just steps to the sand. Long Sands is a great place for sun bathing in summer, swimming in the surf, beach strolls year-round, and even kite flying. In prime summer there are lifeguards on duty, Bathhouses with restrooms, and you can walk to food stands and generals stores along the strip that give this beach scene an animated vacation-y feel.
Short Sand Beach at York reminds us of short attention span. This short sand beach is bustling with activity from gentle surf and soft sand to the carnival-like atmosphere at the Fun-O-Rama just steps away and the proximity to York Beach's cafes, t-shirt and craft shops, candy stores and ice cream parlors. Young families will enjoy Short Sands Beach at York.
35 locals recommend
Short Sands
35 locals recommend
Short Sand Beach at York reminds us of short attention span. This short sand beach is bustling with activity from gentle surf and soft sand to the carnival-like atmosphere at the Fun-O-Rama just steps away and the proximity to York Beach's cafes, t-shirt and craft shops, candy stores and ice cream parlors. Young families will enjoy Short Sands Beach at York.
York's Harbor Beach is very special, not very big but incredibly scenic, this crescent shaped cove is protected and picturesque. Located at the mouth of the York River, near the York Harbor Inn, Stage Neck Inn, and The Hartley Mason Reserve, this small beach is off the beaten path and pleasant for families because of its gentle surf.
41 locals recommend
York Harbor Inn
480 York St
41 locals recommend
York's Harbor Beach is very special, not very big but incredibly scenic, this crescent shaped cove is protected and picturesque. Located at the mouth of the York River, near the York Harbor Inn, Stage Neck Inn, and The Hartley Mason Reserve, this small beach is off the beaten path and pleasant for families because of its gentle surf.
Mt Agamenticus offer visitors to York a great hiking, biking and horseback riding area with miles of trails, plus an auto-road to the top for the less outdoorsy. The Fletcher Trail, Blueberry Bluff, Sweet Fern and Vultures View are a few of the trails at the scenic summit where you can enjoy commanding views of the Atlantic, while the Ring Trail, Goosefoot and Wintergreen Trail are trails emanating from the base of Mt A.
109 locals recommend
Mount Agamenticus
109 locals recommend
Mt Agamenticus offer visitors to York a great hiking, biking and horseback riding area with miles of trails, plus an auto-road to the top for the less outdoorsy. The Fletcher Trail, Blueberry Bluff, Sweet Fern and Vultures View are a few of the trails at the scenic summit where you can enjoy commanding views of the Atlantic, while the Ring Trail, Goosefoot and Wintergreen Trail are trails emanating from the base of Mt A.
Trolley Service
York Trolley Company
16 Ocean Ave
Trolley Service

Food scene

It all started during a family dinner with a joking statement of “lets make our own whisky.” With a shared love for good whisky and fascination to see how things are made, this father and son team decided to explore the idea. David and David Woods researched and studied (and some say obsessed) over how to build a still and process alcohol. Now, winning awards, the Woods family understand that they have created something very special
14 locals recommend
Wiggly Bridge Distillery Beach
19 Railroad Ave
14 locals recommend
It all started during a family dinner with a joking statement of “lets make our own whisky.” With a shared love for good whisky and fascination to see how things are made, this father and son team decided to explore the idea. David and David Woods researched and studied (and some say obsessed) over how to build a still and process alcohol. Now, winning awards, the Woods family understand that they have created something very special
A York Beach Craft Brewery offering 10 rotating taps, brewed right here on-premise. We also offer hard cider, hard seltzer, and make beer cocktails. Beer is available To-Go in cans & growlers. We have both Indoor & Outdoor Seating. Plentiful parking options in Town lots (pay the meters between May 15 - October 15). Dogs are allowed on the patio, must be leashed. We are BYOF...that's Bring Your Own Food. Check out our website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the latests beer releases, events, and rotating Food Truck schedule!
12 locals recommend
York Beach Beer
33 Railroad Ave
12 locals recommend
A York Beach Craft Brewery offering 10 rotating taps, brewed right here on-premise. We also offer hard cider, hard seltzer, and make beer cocktails. Beer is available To-Go in cans & growlers. We have both Indoor & Outdoor Seating. Plentiful parking options in Town lots (pay the meters between May 15 - October 15). Dogs are allowed on the patio, must be leashed. We are BYOF...that's Bring Your Own Food. Check out our website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the latests beer releases, events, and rotating Food Truck schedule!
Beachgoers line up for salt-water taffy, ice cream & classic New England fare at this 1896 landmark.
18 locals recommend
The Goldenrod
2 Railroad Ave
18 locals recommend
Beachgoers line up for salt-water taffy, ice cream & classic New England fare at this 1896 landmark.
Mainstay for lobster, chowder & ice cream right by Sohier Park, Nubble Light & the crashing surf.
7 locals recommend
Fox's Lobster House
8 Sohier Park Rd
7 locals recommend
Mainstay for lobster, chowder & ice cream right by Sohier Park, Nubble Light & the crashing surf.
Stately seafood eatery at the Union Bluff Hotel offering ocean views, a raw bar & local craft beers.
Union Grill
8 Beach St
Stately seafood eatery at the Union Bluff Hotel offering ocean views, a raw bar & local craft beers.
Breakfast
Molly-O’s
2 Main St
Breakfast
Restaurant
18 locals recommend
Stones Throw Hotel and Restaurant
123 Long Beach Ave
18 locals recommend
Restaurant
Walk-up counter-serve offering classic ice cream, sorbet & soft serve in the spring, summer & fall.
12 locals recommend
Dunne's Ice Cream
214 Nubble Rd
12 locals recommend
Walk-up counter-serve offering classic ice cream, sorbet & soft serve in the spring, summer & fall.

Live Entertainment

Restaurant and Live entertainment
12 locals recommend
Inn On the Blues
7 Ocean Ave
12 locals recommend
Restaurant and Live entertainment