30 Adventures and Things to Do in Southern Maine
Sightseeing
Sit in the outdoor garden that overlooks the ocean cliffs
47 locals recommend
Ogunquit Museum-American Art
543 Shore RdSit in the outdoor garden that overlooks the ocean cliffs
Walk the Marginal Way cliff walk from downtown Ogunquit to Perkins Cove (walk the Perkins Cove footbridge; sometimes the drawbridge will open in order to let sailboats into the harbor!)
64 locals recommend
Marginal Way
Marginal WayWalk the Marginal Way cliff walk from downtown Ogunquit to Perkins Cove (walk the Perkins Cove footbridge; sometimes the drawbridge will open in order to let sailboats into the harbor!)
Walk the jetty at Wells Harbor Beach, but be sure you access it from the Atlantic Ave side!
13 locals recommend
Wells Harbor Community Park
331 Harbor RdWalk the jetty at Wells Harbor Beach, but be sure you access it from the Atlantic Ave side!
York's Wild Kingdom
1 Animal Park RdSee animals and ride the rides.
Take a bike trip to Peaks Island (you can rent bikes when you get off the ferry, too.)
176 locals recommend
Peaks Island
Take a bike trip to Peaks Island (you can rent bikes when you get off the ferry, too.)
A great family hike. See if you can spot the Atlantic from the summit.)
109 locals recommend
Mount Agamenticus
A great family hike. See if you can spot the Atlantic from the summit.)
Walk the Wiggly Bridge, the smallest pedestrian suspension bridge in America.
25 locals recommend
Wiggly Bridge
57 Barrell LnWalk the Wiggly Bridge, the smallest pedestrian suspension bridge in America.
Visit Laudholm reserve for some walking trails (take the 10-min walk on Barrier Beach Trail to a secret beach)
21 locals recommend
Wells Reserve at Laudholm
342 Laudholm Farm RdVisit Laudholm reserve for some walking trails (take the 10-min walk on Barrier Beach Trail to a secret beach)
Order smoothie bowls from Loveshack Juicery in Wells (take them to the seawall on Moody Point, park along the road and watch for seals)
15 locals recommend
Loveshack Juicery
68 Shore RdOrder smoothie bowls from Loveshack Juicery in Wells (take them to the seawall on Moody Point, park along the road and watch for seals)
Catch a Portland Sea Dogs game. When the home team hits a home run, a lighthouse statue come out in center field!
80 locals recommend
Portland Sea Dogs
271 Park AveCatch a Portland Sea Dogs game. When the home team hits a home run, a lighthouse statue come out in center field!
Picnic at the Portland Head Light in Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth (swing on the swings facing the ocean)
229 locals recommend
Fort Williams Park
1000 Shore RdPicnic at the Portland Head Light in Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth (swing on the swings facing the ocean)
Watch a sunset at Nubble Lighthouse in York (and get an ice cream at Dunne’s)
91 locals recommend
Nubble Lighthouse
Sohier Park RoadWatch a sunset at Nubble Lighthouse in York (and get an ice cream at Dunne’s)
Wells Farmers Market
1434 Post RdCheck out the Wells Farmers’ Market, every Wednesday from 1:30-5:00pm
If you golf, we recommend the Links at Outlook in Berwick
8 locals recommend
Links at Outlook Golf Course
310 Portland StIf you golf, we recommend the Links at Outlook in Berwick
Shopping
The Sweatshirt Shop
655 Post RdGet souvenir t-shirts at The Sweatshirt Shop/Home Fashions Outlet in Wells.
Food scene
Make reservations! Visit the fairy houses and gardens on the property. We got married here in 2012.
12 locals recommend
Clay Hill Farm
220 Clay Hill RdMake reservations! Visit the fairy houses and gardens on the property. We got married here in 2012.
Get lunch at F.O. Goldthwaite’s in Biddeford Pool (order the onion rings!)
12 locals recommend
Pool Lobster at Goldthwaite's
3 L.B. Orcutt BlvdGet lunch at F.O. Goldthwaite’s in Biddeford Pool (order the onion rings!)
OTTO
576 Congress StTry the pineapple bacon hot honey pizza!
Eat fried seafood and people-watch at The Clam Shack in Kennebunkport.
38 locals recommend
The Clam Shack
2 Western AveEat fried seafood and people-watch at The Clam Shack in Kennebunkport.
Grab a pint at Federal Jack’s pub and restaurant (birthplace of Shipyard Brewing Co.)
52 locals recommend
Federal Jack's
8 Western AveGrab a pint at Federal Jack’s pub and restaurant (birthplace of Shipyard Brewing Co.)
City advice
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Boogie board at Wells Beach
The best boogie boards can be found at Reny’s near Hannaford in Wells.
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Get an ice cream at the Scoop Deck
So many flavors!
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Order drive-thru donuts at Holy Donut in Scarborough
Our second favorite would be Congdon’s in Wells
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Take a trolley to downtown Ogunquit.
You can take the trolley from Beach Dreams (blue trolleys), but you had to then make a transfer to the Ogunguit line (red trolleys.) Instead park at the Trolley Depot on Rt 1 and hop the red trolleys. Once you get to Ogunquit, get a souvenir at Sea Bags or an ice cream at Sweet Pea’s.
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Eat lobster rolls at the Lobster Shack at Two Lights
It's in Cape Elizabeth--visit the beach to the left of the parking lot for cool rock caves and we always find sea glass there.
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Paddleboard at Footbridge Beach
Rent paddleboards (at Wheels and Waves) or kayaks and float along the lazy river under Footbridge Beach (during high to low tide on a calm day, you can float all the way to the tip of Ogunquit Beach)
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Shopping in Freeport
Shop the outlets and L.L. Bean (open 24 hours!) in Freeport (visit Bessie’s Farm Goods on Thurs-Sun for the best gifts)
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Go mini-golfing
Go mini-golfing at Wonder Mountain in Wells or Raptor Falls in Arundel
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Bike the greenway starting at Kennebunk
Park at the Kennebunk elementary school and pick it up there. About a mile in, there's a bridge that goes over Rt. 95!
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Fave Portland Eats
In Portland, our favorite eating spots are Scales, Fore Street, Croissants at Standard Baking, Gelato Fiasco, Blue Rooster Kitchen (some casual, some formal/require reservations)