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| AMUSEMENT PARKS |
| Funtown/Splashtown USA |
800 878-2900 |
Located on Route 1 in Saco is the family-themed amusement and water park, Funtown Splashtown USA. The park is the home of Maine's only wooden roller coaster Excalibur, New England's longest and tallest log flume ride, and a large collection of kiddie rides. The huge selection of games, shops and family fun activities provides something for everyone. Funtown/Splashtown is open mid-May through mid-September.
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| Palace Playland |
207) 934-2001 |
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Palace Playland in Old Orchard Beach, Maine is New England's only beach front amusement park. We offer rides and amusements for the young and the thrill seeker. Our rides include a classic Ferris wheel, carousel, two roller coasters and other thrill rides, including Adrenalin and Power Surge!.
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| York’s Wild Kingdom |
207 363-3883 |
Located in York Beach, York’s Wild Kingdom is the largest zoo and amusement park in the area. Recognized for its rare species and knowledgeable curators with exotic animals from around the world. Offering a variety of family rides, paddle boats, miniature golf, and a petting zoo, York’s Wild Kingdom is open late-May through mid-September.
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| BEACHES |
| Footbridge Beach |
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The 3.5 miles of pillowy sand covering the southern Maine oasis of Ogunquit is among the most immaculate stretches of coastline in New England, if not anywhere. Of course, it can be near impossible to appreciate, thanks to the throngs of lobster-red tourists that descend from French Canada and other points north. In-the-know beach nuts avoid the main strip altogether and head across town to this more secluded spot, reachable by a short hike along a plank-and-piling footbridge over the Ogunquit River.
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| Ogunquit Beach ‘n’ Sport |
207.351.7840 |
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For all your beach rental needs-Chairs, umbrellas and so much more!
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| Ogunquit Beaches |
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Enjoy the 3 ½ miles of white sand beach voted among the 10 best beaches in the U.S. Access the Main Beach from Beach Street (center of town). The Main Beach offers public restrooms, beach chair, umbrella & float rentals, take out and indoor restaurants. Footbridge Beach offers a quieter alternative with access on Ocean Street (1 mile north of town center). Public restrooms are available at Footbridge Beach.
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| Wells Beach |
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Wells Beach is a seven-mile barrier beach separated from the mainland by the Webhannet River. There are several sections of public beach, which is broad even at high tide. The 4000-yard-long beach is edged with sand dunes and sea grasses. Land and shore birds and waterfowl can often be spotted due to the nearby marshes. The town provides several parking lots near this beach: one is at the end of Mile Road and one at the end of Atlantic Avenue near Wells Harbor (turn left at the end of Mile Road). At the Mile Road parking area, there are restrooms, a restaurant with a take-out window, a playground and a viewing area with benches. Nearby is an arcade, shops and other eateries. Elsewhere along the beach, there is limited free parking and several privately owned parking lots. Resident beach stickers are sold at Wells Town Hall, and nonresident parking passes may be purchased at any public parking lot.
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| CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE |
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| CHARTERS/CRUISES |
| Bunny Clark Deep Sea Fishing |
207-646-2214 |
The fishing is mostly bottom fishing for cod, pollock, halibut, haddock, hake, cusk, redfish, monkfish and wolffish. Anglers may use bait or jigs. The bait is Maine shrimp, surf clams or mackerel. We usually drift fish. However, we will anchor when anchoring is more productive. When you catch your fish the crew will be there to gaff and land it for you. During the fishing trip, the mate will prepare or fillet your fish if you desire. We provide small plastic freezer bags with the fillets at no extra charge. Gratuities are accepted.
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| Finestkind Scenic Cruises |
207-646-5227 |
Oscar Hubbard, a sixth generation native, along with his wife Eleanor; started Finestkind Scenic Cruises in the summer of 1956 to share their love of the unrivaled beauty of the Maine coastline. What started as a one boat operation running from the town dock has grown into a fleet of three well-maintained motor vessels with a busy summer schedule of over fifteen trips a day. Responding to the ever increasing demand, the Hubbards added more trips and expanded the operating season to meet the needs of their customers. Finestkind Scenic Cruises currently operates May 1 through mid-October and has a variety of different trips and departure times to make it easy for everyone to include a trip along the Maine coast in their vacation plans.
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| First Chance Whale Watch |
207-967-5507 |
Come aboard Nick’s Chance, for a
4 1/2 hour Whale Watch adventure. Cruise 20 miles in to the Atlantic Ocean to view Whales, Dolphins, and the marine life of The Gulf of Maine.
Or join us for a 1 1/2 hour Scenic Lobster Tour on Kylie’s Chance down the Kennebunk River and along the Kennebunkport coastline. You will see Seals, former President Bush's home, and how "world famous" Maine Lobster is harvested. Both cruises will make your vacation unforgettable.
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| Schooner Eleanor Sailing Cruises |
207-967-8809 |
Our sailing trips are scheduled daily depending on weather and tides. A typical course will take us along the scenic coastline from Cape Arundel to Cape Porpoise.
Although the Eleanor is equipped with a motor, a comfortable sail is the primary purpose of our trip. The distance traveled is always subject to the wind's will.
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| The Gift - Sailing |
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Sail aboard the 34' Gift departing from charming Perkins Cove, Ogunquit, Maine. Captain Steven Perkins and crew will take up to six passengers for a two-hour, half day or full day's sailing off the rugged coast of Maine. Whales, dolphins, seals, cormorants and lobster men hauling their traps are among the possible sights you may see.
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| The Silverlining Sailing Cruises |
207-646-9800 |
We are a six passenger vessel, making your sail a more private experience. While there may be several other people on your trip there is plenty of room to lounge about or you can sit with the crew and help us sail. It's your trip, you tell us what you want, we'll do our best to make your vacation in Ogunquit a memorable one .
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| Ugly Anne Deep Sea FIshing |
207-646-7202 |
The UGLY ANNE is a 44 ft. wooden boat inspected annually by The Coast Guard. The vessel is equipped with radar, two Loran's, a fish finder, ship to shore radio and a flush toilet. Fishing equipment and bait are included in the price and there are no extra charges for lost hooks, jigs, and sinkers. Along with the Captain, an experienced mate will help you enjoy your day's fishing aboard UGLY ANNE. Don't forget to bring warm clothes, rain gear, lunch and drinks. For your safety, alcoholic beverages - other than beer and wine - are prohibited aboard the boat.
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| CINEMAS |
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| The Music Hall |
603-436-9900 |
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28 Chestnut Street
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
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| EMERGENCY NUMBERS |
| Kittery Fire & Police |
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Fire 207-439-2262
Police 207-439-1638
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| Ogunquit Fire & Police |
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Fire 207-646-5112
Police 207-646-9361
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| Sanford Fire & Police |
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Alternate Emergency Number 207-324-5769
Fire 207-324-9160
Police 207-324-3644
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| Wells Fire & Police |
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Fire 207-646-7912
Police 207-646-9354
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| York Fire & Police |
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Fire 207-363-1015
Police 207-363-4444
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| FINE ARTS |
| Hackmatack Playhouse |
207-698-1807 |
We are proud to present the Hackmatack season - a season full of our summer traditions: humor, warmth, music, strawberry shortcake, and blueberry pie! What can be wrong with that!? Our season will also include pre-season specials, children's theater and a comic opera over Labor Day weekend. Please plan to join us during the summer!
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| John Lane's Ogunquit Playhoue |
207-646-5511 |
John Lane’s Ogunquit Playhouse is a true cultural landmark in southern Maine. Located just South of Ogunquit Village, surrounded by pastoral fields and scenic woods, the historic Ogunquit Playhouse continues to create some of the most vibrant and exciting summer theater in the country. One of the few remaining summer stock theatres of the legendary straw hat circuit, the Playhouse continues its 76-year tradition of bringing the biggest and best shows of Broadway to the Beach season. Each summer the Playhouse produces a five show subscription series along with it's unique and growing Children's Theatre Program.
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| GOLF COURSES |
| Cape Neddick Country Club |
207-967-4691 |
Welcome to Cape Neddick Country Club
Now Open! Tee-Times Available!
We hope you will soon visit our course, play a round of golf, and experience a pleasantly unique golf experience!
Our staff has earned its reputation for friendly and responsive service
Our Donald Ross course is fun, challenging and well maintained.Our restaurant food is delicious
We look forward to meeting you and showing why our motto is
"Fabulous Fairways, Food and Friends!"
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| Dutch Elm |
207-282-9850 |
Welcome to Dutch Elm Golf Course, one of Southern Maine's premier golf courses. Treat yourself to 18 holes of championship golf just 1.5 hours north of Boston and 30 minutes south of Portland, Maine where each hole offers distinct challenge and pleasant scenery. We invite you to explore our website and discover all the Dutch Elm has to offer. Please let us know what you think by sending us an E-Mail. Give us a try! You will find the only thing better than our golf course is the friendly manner in which our staff and members will make you feel welcome.
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| Old Marsh Country Club |
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Saturday, March 13th, Old Marsh Country Club opened for the season! The mid-March opening will provide us with weeks of extra play-- a real gift for our golfers! The pro shop and clubhouse bathrooms will be open, as well. And word from Superintendent Todd Nichols is that the one of the most snow-less winters on record followed by sunshine and warm temperatures has the course already playing nicely.
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| Sanford Country Club |
207-324-5462 |
Just a short drive from the coast of Maine, you'll find one of the area's finest golf courses at the Sanford Country Club. A semi- private course, Sanford is open to the public and, with four sets of tees, offers a fair challenge to golfers of all skill levels.
Amid the peaceful wooded setting of eastern pines and white birches, the meticulously maintained greens and fairways of Sanford Country Club are nourished by a state-of-the-art irrigation system.
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| The Ledges Golf Club |
207-351-3000 |
The Ledges Golf Club in York, Maine, offers you the finest public golf experience on the seacoast. In fact, north of Boston, this is definitely the first course you'll want to play.
Rugged New England terrain frames an attention-grabbing par-72 layout where you may be distracted at times by the spectacular vistas and lush pine trees, the velvety green course conditions and the wildlife that you'll see everywhere.
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| The Links at Outlook |
207-384-4653 |
Come play The Links at Outlook golf course for a unique golf experience on a true link-style golf course. Located in South Berwick, Maine, the course is just a little over an hour from downtown Boston. We are only a 15–20 minute drive from all Southern Maine tourist areas including Kittery, York, Ogunquit, Wells, & Kennebunkport.
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| Wells Beach Mini-Golf |
1-800- 640-2267 |
Welcome to the Wells Beach Mini-Golf at the Wells Beach Resort. New in 1996, our 18-hole, Par 42 golf course plays true and features an array of terrain including Gardens, Running Streams, Ponds, a roaring Cave under a 25-ft. Waterfall, Bridges, Fountains, plus many other amusing surprises. (Watch out for the Shark!) Get a chance to win a Free Game with any Hole-In-One. Wheelchair-accessible for the first nine holes, the Wells Beach Mini-Golf is a world of fun for everyone!
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| HIKING/WALKING TRAILS |
| Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge |
207-646-9226 |
Hike around estuaries and salt marshes on a self guided tour. Between 260,000 – 330,000 nature enthusiasts visit each year to enjoy the splendor. Major habitat types present of the refuge include forested upland, barrier beach/dune, coastal meadows, tidal salt marsh, and the distinctive rocky coast.
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| The Marginal Way |
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In 1923, the magnificent Marginal Way was given as a gift to the Town of Ogunquit by Josiah Chase of York and is now a paved footpath beginning (or ending) in a corner of Oarweed Cove near the harbor, then running for 1 ¼ miles to the marvelous expanse of Ogunquit Beach. Once called “the margin” because of its patterned development along the rocky edge of the cliff, the origin and preservation of this truly precious piece of natural beauty was not the result of far-sighted conservation planning, but of the dealings of a shrewd businessman and some stubborn, persuasive “locals.” This delightful, exhilarating walk meanders by tangled bayberry and bittersweet bushes, gnarled shrubs of fragrant pink and white sea roses, shaded alcoves formed by wind-twisted trees jutting out onto high granite outcroppings, and humbling views of the mighty Atlantic with its varying seasonal moods. Although the bends and inclines along the way are rather gentle, most walkers will choose one of the thirty memorial benches dotting the path to sit and rest, to contemplate and sometimes to paint the panorama of sea, surf and sky which daily unfolds amid noisy protests from the roiling ocean and screeching gulls. After a freak storm damaged the path in 1991, the Committee to Restore the Marginal Way and a capital fund were established to ensure its continued preservation and maintenance. Each year more than 100,000 people take this scenic path along the rugged cliff line, and, while Maine has several similar ocean walkways, Ogunquit’s Marginal Way is undoubtedly the most unique, the most popular, the most painted and the most beloved.
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| Wells Reserve at Laudholm |
207-646-1555 |
The Wells Reserve at Laudholm is a National Estuarine Research Reserve with its headquarters listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust
These two organizations are tightly linked, but each has its own role. In short, the Wells Reserve focuses on research, education, and stewardship, while Laudholm Trust focuses on fundraising and community building. Both organizations are committed to the evolution of the Wells Reserve at Laudholm as a center for the protection of coastal environments.
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| HISTORIC SITES/MUSEUMS/GALLERIES |
| Brick Store Museum |
207-985-4802 |
Brick Store Museum, housed in a block of restored 19th century buildings, features art, artifacts and cultural exhibits depicting the history of Kennebunk and its environs. There is also a research library. Open Tuesday through Saturday year-round. Admission by donation; suggested, $5. 117 Main Street
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| Counting House Museum |
207-384-0000 |
Counting House Museum is a brick cotton factory dating back to the 1830s located by the Salmon Falls River. It is the headquarters of the Old Berwick Historical Society, which owns and maintains the property. The building contains one of northern New England’s last textile mill ballrooms and has documents, photographs and historic curiosities covering a wide spectrum of community life in and around the Berwicks, the site of the first permanent settlement in Maine. Open 1 to 4 PM on Saturdays and Sundays, May through October. Admission is free. Main (Route 4) and Liberty streets
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| Ogunquit Museum of Modern Art |
207-646-0296 |
The Ogunquit Heritage Museum is located in the Captain James Winn House. The restored c.1780 cape retains many original architectural features. Exhibits focus on maritime history, Ogunquit’s famous artist colony, local Colonial architecture. A “Do You Remember?” room is devoted to more recent history. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 5 PM June to September. 86 Obeds Lane
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| Seashore Trolley Museum |
207-967-2712 |
Seashore Trolley Museum houses one of the largest collections of electric and railway cars in the United States. It offers trolley rides in authentic cars, educational slide shows, displays of historic trolleys and a gift shop. Guided tours and trolley rides. Open daily from Memorial Day through October; open weekends in May. 195 Log Cabin Road,
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| Strawberry Banke Museum |
603-433-1100 |
Strawbery Banke Museum is an outdoor history museum with restored furnished houses, exhibits, historical landscapes and gardens and costumed role players. In 1630 the Englishmen who settled on this tidal inlet of the Piscataqua River called their outpost Strawbery Banke because of the profusion of wild berries that grew near the river. In 1958, the founders of the museum chose to use the name (and spelling) of the original community. Strawbery Banke is an authentic neighborhood, with most of the 42 historic buildings on their original foundations. Some of the houses have been restored and furnished to particular periods; some are used for exhibits; others serve as shops for artisans practicing traditional trades. Open May 1 through December 30; daily, 10 AM to 5 PM for self-guided tours. Admission is $15 for adults; $10 for ages 5 to 17. Family and group rates available.The museum parking lot is on Hancock Street.
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| HOSPITALS |
| Goodall Hospital |
207-324-4310 TDD - 490-7358 |
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| Southern Maine Medical Center |
207-283-7000 TDD - 283-7004 |
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1 Medical Center Drive
Biddeford, ME
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| Wells Urgent Care |
207-646-5211 |
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114 Sanford Road
Wells, ME
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| York Hospital |
207-363-4321 |
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York Hospital
15 Hospital Drive
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| KAYAKING |
| Excursions |
207-363-0180 |
Whether you are planning a recreational half-day tour, a multi-day overnight adventure or pursuing a new paddling skill, Excursions will provide you with an exciting and unforgettable experience. Explore the inspiring coastline and tidal rivers of Southern Maine, as you discover close up views of shore birds, hidden beaches and historic lighthouses. Our trips are designed for beginners and advanced paddlers alike. Our equipment is state of the art and all of our tour staff are Registered Maine Guides offering you not only state licensed personnel but truly dedicated and knowledgeable leadership.
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| Harbor Adventures |
207-363-8466 |
Harbor Adventures offers sea kayak and bike adventures along the coast of Maine. We are based in York Harbor, along the southern tip of the state and offer departures from the seacoast area of New Hampshire to Kennebunkport, Maine.
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| World Within |
207-646-0455 |
Thanks everyone for another great season, its that time of year when the French clan heads back into the wilds of British Columbia for the next epic part of our life. See you all in the spring when the snow melts, Andy Rentals are all dependant on the tide so check a tide chart. Tours are $70 for 2 hours on this pristine water way. Tours are R.S.V.P. A Maine Guide will show you around and fill your ear with all the wonderful things you may want to know about this great state they call MAINE!!!!
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| LIGHTHOUSES |
| Cape Neddick-Nubble Light |
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Cape Neddick Light, also known as The Nubble, York. Rising 88 feet above mean high water, it was built in 1879 and sits on small island, or nubble, which was first named Savage Island in 1602. The 41-foot cast-iron tower is central to the town’s holiday celebrations and is festooned with lights every year. It is one of the most photographed lighthouses in the nation and can be viewed from Sohier Park in Cape Neddick.
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| Goat Island Light |
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Goat Island Light, Kennebunkport. The brick lighthouse was first constructed in 1835 and then rebuilt in 1859. It sits on Goat Island at the entrance to Cape Porpoise Harbor. A boathouse, oil house and keeper’s quarters also stand on the island ledge. It was the final Maine lighthouse to be automated in 1990 and is now owned by the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust. The lighthouse can be seen from the wharf in Cape Porpoise Harbor and is accessible by boat. Interior of tower can be toured if caretaker is available.
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| Potland Head light |
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Portland Head Light, Cape Elizabeth. The lighthouse, built in 1791, was commissioned by George Washington and was the country’s first lighthouse built under the new government. The old tower, built of rubble stone, still stands as one of the four colonial lighthouses that have never been rebuilt. Whale oil lamps were originally used for illumination. It is probably Maine’s most famous and photographed lighthouse. It sits at the entrance to Portland Harbor; from its deck, more than 200 islands can be seen. The keeper’s quarters are now a museum. Lighthouse, accesible by car, is located on the grounds of Fort Williams State Park, open from sunrise to sunset daily.
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| Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse |
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Spring Point Ledge Light, South Portland. Sitting on the west side of the shipping channel into Portland Harbor and marking dangerous ledge there, the light began shining in 1897. It is typical of the “spark plug” style of the period and is 54 feet high. It’s accessible by a 900-foot-long breakwater built in 1951 using 50,000 tons of granite. The structure is open for scheduled tours during the summer months. The jetty connects the lighthouse to the Portland Harbor Museum, which lies within old Fort Preble, located on the campus of Southern Maine Community College on Fort Road.
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| Wood Island LIghthouse |
207-286-3229 |
Wood Island Light, Biddeford. Visible from Biddeford beaches, this lighthouse guards the entrance of Saco Bay. A conical white tower made of granite blocks, it was built in 1808 and rebuilt in 1858. Not open to the public, except through tours by Friends of Wood Island Lighthouse. E-mail brad@woodislandlighthouse.org
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| TENNIS COURTS |
| Ogunquit Recreation Area |
207-646-3032 |
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Located on Agamenticus Road in Ogunquit. Three outdoor public courts are available on first come, first serve basis. Playground and baseball diamond are also located on premises.
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| Wells Recreation Area |
207-646-5826 |
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Located on Route 9 in Wells. Four asphalt tennis courts as well as two basketball courts, a baseball diamond, horseshoe playing area, multi purpose field, large playground and picnic tables are at the facility.
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