The Southern Maine Guidebook
Beaches
Ogunquit Beach
Cape Neddick Beach
Short Sands
Long Sands Beach
189 Long Beach AveWells Beach
Parsons Beach
Parsons StKennebunk Beach
Outdoor Activities
This 1600 acre farm property is located at the Wells Estuarine Reserve and abuts the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge. They have many easy trails and on that leads to the beach on Drake’s Island which is significantly less crowded than Ogunquit beach at all time of the year.
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Wells Reserve at Laudholm
342 Laudholm Farm RdThis 1600 acre farm property is located at the Wells Estuarine Reserve and abuts the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge. They have many easy trails and on that leads to the beach on Drake’s Island which is significantly less crowded than Ogunquit beach at all time of the year.
- Parking for mountain is about a half mile past the entrance of the Center for Wildlife. The summit can be reached by car and has a easy, handicap-accessible trail at the summit. The mountain takes only 25 minutes to summit by foot and about an hour round trip. There is a vast network of trails in the area, most of the trails off the mountain are better for mountain biking as the main trails to summit are rocky. XC skiing trails in winter, sledding at summit. Excellent place to catch the sunrise or sunset. Panoramic views of Cape Porpoise, Nubble point, Portsmouth, and Mt. Washington.
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Mount Agamenticus
- Parking for mountain is about a half mile past the entrance of the Center for Wildlife. The summit can be reached by car and has a easy, handicap-accessible trail at the summit. The mountain takes only 25 minutes to summit by foot and about an hour round trip. There is a vast network of trails in the area, most of the trails off the mountain are better for mountain biking as the main trails to summit are rocky. XC skiing trails in winter, sledding at summit. Excellent place to catch the sunrise or sunset. Panoramic views of Cape Porpoise, Nubble point, Portsmouth, and Mt. Washington.
From the intersection of Rte. 1 and Rte. 91, take 91 about 3 miles and entrance will be on right. Easy hiking, riverfront views.
Highland Farm Preserve
321 Cider Hill RdFrom the intersection of Rte. 1 and Rte. 91, take 91 about 3 miles and entrance will be on right. Easy hiking, riverfront views.
Great Island Common
301 Wentworth RdPrescott Park
105 Marcy StThis is a demonstration garden I manage in Falmouth, it's lovely and located right by the Presumpscot River. Great place to walk through the gardens and have a picnic!
UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm
200 Presumpscot Point RoadThis is a demonstration garden I manage in Falmouth, it's lovely and located right by the Presumpscot River. Great place to walk through the gardens and have a picnic!
If you are up for a day trip, the botanical gardens are totally worth it. It's about a 2 hour drive from our place.
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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
105 Botanical Gardens DrIf you are up for a day trip, the botanical gardens are totally worth it. It's about a 2 hour drive from our place.
Nice easy walking loop - ADA accessible.
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Rachel Carsonin kansallisluonnonvaraisuusalue
321 Port RdNice easy walking loop - ADA accessible.
Sightseeing
Take Rte. 1 to Rte. 103 heading into Kittery. Historic Naval Fort.
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Fort McClary State Historic Site
Pepperrell RoadTake Rte. 1 to Rte. 103 heading into Kittery. Historic Naval Fort.
Shopping
Kittery Trading Post
301 U.S. 1Best outdoor recreation store in the area.
Food scene
Portsmouth Farmers’ Market
1 Junkins AveSaturdays, May 11- Nov. 6, 8am-12pm
Kennebunk Farmers' Market
Garden StreetLocated at the infamous Cliff House Maine, this restaurant and property is a must visit during the off season. They are not open to outside guests during the summer months.
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The Tiller Restaurant
591 Shore RoadLocated at the infamous Cliff House Maine, this restaurant and property is a must visit during the off season. They are not open to outside guests during the summer months.
Jonathan's Ogunquit
92 Bourne LnBandaloop
1200 Portland RoadAwesome food, really great choice for vegans and vegetarians.
One of the best farmers markets in the area. Open beginning in late April/early May on Saturdays, 7am-1pm
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Portland Farmers' Market
92 Deering AveOne of the best farmers markets in the area. Open beginning in late April/early May on Saturdays, 7am-1pm
Black Sushi House
259 Main StAwesome sushi spot in Ogunquit
This is by far the best bread bakery in the area. Night Moves Bread uses local grains and all of their breads are naturally leavened.
Night Moves Bread
695 W Point LnThis is by far the best bread bakery in the area. Night Moves Bread uses local grains and all of their breads are naturally leavened.
MAIZ colombian street food
621 Forest AveAwesome Colombian food in Portland.
Tandem has the best coffee and pastries around. This is a must visit place, but go early, there are often lines especially on the weekend). Visitors are known to buy slices of pie for breakfast because this place is THAT good.
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The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring StTandem has the best coffee and pastries around. This is a must visit place, but go early, there are often lines especially on the weekend). Visitors are known to buy slices of pie for breakfast because this place is THAT good.
Judy Gibson is amazing! We worked with the head chef/owner, Chris Wilcox back in the day. His food is unbelievably good, so go make a reservation today. Awesome cocktails too.
Judy Gibson Restaurant
171 Ocean StreetJudy Gibson is amazing! We worked with the head chef/owner, Chris Wilcox back in the day. His food is unbelievably good, so go make a reservation today. Awesome cocktails too.
Woodfired sourdough bagels - do I need to say more? This place is fantastic!
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Rover Bagel
10 W Point LnWoodfired sourdough bagels - do I need to say more? This place is fantastic!
Walkers Maine
1273 US-1Fantastic food and drink. A must visit.
Anju Noodle Bar
7 Wallingford SquareOne of our favorite places to eat.
The best indian food around. Great options for vegetarians.
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Tulsi Indian Restaurant
20 Walker StThe best indian food around. Great options for vegetarians.
Beach Pea does it all! Sandwiches, pastries, cakes, coffee, cookies... you name it.
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Beach Pea Baking Co
53 State RdBeach Pea does it all! Sandwiches, pastries, cakes, coffee, cookies... you name it.
The Black Birch
2 Government StA local favorite.
A nearby breakfast and lunch spot, good food at decent price. Definitely recommend, but go early as the locals love going there.
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The Greenery Cafe
369 Main StA nearby breakfast and lunch spot, good food at decent price. Definitely recommend, but go early as the locals love going there.
Fantastic view, excellent dinner right on the water. Definitely on higher price end.
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M.C. Perkins Cove
111 Perkins Cove RdFantastic view, excellent dinner right on the water. Definitely on higher price end.
Good pizza, local beer right in Ogunquit.
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Cornerstone Artisanal Pizza & Craft Beer
228 Main StGood pizza, local beer right in Ogunquit.
Loveshack Juicery
68 Shore RdGreat place for vegetarian and vegan food.
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Green Elephant Vegetarian Bistro & Bar
35 Portwalk PlGreat place for vegetarian and vegan food.
Amazing pastries! Definitely go early before they sell out.
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Elephantine Bakery
10 Commercial AlleyAmazing pastries! Definitely go early before they sell out.
Gilly's Diner is a favorite local spot. It's one of those places you go after you've had a few drinks and want a snack. Poutine is pretty solid.
Gilley's Diner
175 Fleet StGilly's Diner is a favorite local spot. It's one of those places you go after you've had a few drinks and want a snack. Poutine is pretty solid.
Las Olas is like the local chipotle but with more options and really good sauces.
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Las Olas Taqueria
1517 Post RdLas Olas is like the local chipotle but with more options and really good sauces.
Anthony's Food Shop is a one stop shop. You can fill up your tank, order a delicious pizza, pick up craft beer, order a coffee... you name it. Great spot to stop by right before you hit the road.
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Anthony's Food Shop
679 US-1Anthony's Food Shop is a one stop shop. You can fill up your tank, order a delicious pizza, pick up craft beer, order a coffee... you name it. Great spot to stop by right before you hit the road.
A pretty awesome selection of burgers (vegetarian options available) and delicious hand cut fries.
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Wild Willy's Burgers
765 US-1A pretty awesome selection of burgers (vegetarian options available) and delicious hand cut fries.
The only restaurant with good food on the docks in Portsmouth. Excellent view.
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Martingale Wharf
99 Bow StThe only restaurant with good food on the docks in Portsmouth. Excellent view.
Good coffee and food, but most importantly, you HAVE to order a cruller. They are out of this world.
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Lil's Cafe
7 Wallingford SquareGood coffee and food, but most importantly, you HAVE to order a cruller. They are out of this world.
They make some killer potato donuts and have a second location in Scarborough.
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The Holy Donut
194 Park AveThey make some killer potato donuts and have a second location in Scarborough.
Local ice cream made right. Definitely a must visit ice cream spot.
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Sweetcream Dairy
128 Main StLocal ice cream made right. Definitely a must visit ice cream spot.
Rococo Ice Cream makes some killer flavors, always interesting and unique.
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Rococo Ice Cream
8 Spring StRococo Ice Cream makes some killer flavors, always interesting and unique.
Palace Diner
18 Franklin StA must visit, but limited seating so go early for breakfast.
Baharat
91 Anderson StRose Foods
428 Forest AveSame owners as Black Birch. Great comfort food.
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Chapel + Main Restaurant|Brewery
83 Main StSame owners as Black Birch. Great comfort food.
Monte's Fine Foods
788 Washington AveNice small market that makes delicious pizza.
Nikanos
173 Main StDelicious greek food in Ogunquit.
Entertainment
The Press Room
77 Daniel StCheck out their schedule for local shows
They host several local musicians in the early evening, perfect for a dinner and a show combo.
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Portsmouth Athenaeum
9 Market SquareThey host several local musicians in the early evening, perfect for a dinner and a show combo.
One of our favorite places in Ogunquit. Leavitt Theatre does it all - movies, music, bar, food, etc.
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The Leavitt Theatre
259 Main StreetOne of our favorite places in Ogunquit. Leavitt Theatre does it all - movies, music, bar, food, etc.
Their cocktail cruise is the perfect way to wind down at the end of the day.
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Finestkind Inc
70 Perkins Cove RdTheir cocktail cruise is the perfect way to wind down at the end of the day.
The Dance Hall
7 Walker StOgunquit Playhouse
10 Main StEnjoy awesome donation based concerts in the park. Perfect for an evening picnic.
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Prescott Park Arts Festival
105 Marcy StEnjoy awesome donation based concerts in the park. Perfect for an evening picnic.
Seacoast Repertory Theatre
125 Bow StGarden Street Bowl
1 Garden StOgunquit Museum-American Art
543 Shore RdBarn Gallery
3 Hartwig LnThe Music Hall
28 Chestnut StBreweries/Bars
Unique, locally brewed beer. They use a lot of interesting botanicals in their beer.
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Earth Eagle Brewings
175 High StUnique, locally brewed beer. They use a lot of interesting botanicals in their beer.
A wide selection of local beer on tap and a great place for shooting pool.
Legends Billiards & Tavern
80 Hanover StreetA wide selection of local beer on tap and a great place for shooting pool.
Liar's Bench Beer Company
459 Islington StDaniel Street Tavern
111 Daniel StLocal dive bar
Local outdoor dive bar. They also host many local musicians.
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Lobster in The Rough
1000 1Local outdoor dive bar. They also host many local musicians.
Wiggly Bridge Distillery Beach
19 Railroad AveFantastic local distillery
Tributary Brewing
10 Shapleigh RdLitchfield's Bar and Grill Restaurant
2135 Post RdLocal dive bar
Great cider and kombucha spot, they are branching out and making other products now too.
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Urban Farm Fermentory
200 Anderson StGreat cider and kombucha spot, they are branching out and making other products now too.
Banded Brewing Company
32 Main StDelicious, locally grown and produced NH wine. The only dry (local) wine you'll find in the area.
Squamscott Vineyard & Winery
70 New Hampshire 108Delicious, locally grown and produced NH wine. The only dry (local) wine you'll find in the area.