Mount Agamenticus is a 692 ft high monadnock in the town of York, Maine. The area surrounding the summit is a park reservation which provides habitat for wildlife and a venue for recreation. The greater Agamenticus region covers nearly 30,000 acres (12,000 ha) in the southern maine towns of Eliot, Ogunquit, South Berwick, Wells and York.
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.
Maine's oldest lighthouse - and one of the most picturesque and most frequently photographed in the U.S. - has been in operation since 1791. Although it is closed to the public, you can stop by the adjacent museum, enjoy the grounds which include a beach, lawns and picnic areas and view boats entering and leaving the harbor.
The Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is a 9,125-acre (37 km2) National Wildlife Refuge made up of several parcels of land along 50 miles (80 km) of Maine's southern coast. Created in 1966, it is named for environmentalist and author Rachel Carson, whose book Silent Spring raised public awareness of the effects of DDT on migratory songbirds, and of other environmental issues.
The Wells Reserve at Laudholm is a place to discover. Open every day from 7 am to sunset, with 7 miles of trails through field, forest, and salt marsh to an undeveloped beach, it is a favorite spot for birders and wildlife lovers, photographers and artists, walkers and runners, natural resource managers and history buffs. Each year, the Wells Reserve offers nearly 200 education programs for every audience from K to gray. Guided walks, camps for kids, workshops, and lectures are regular offerings.
Building upon a legacy of leadership in American theatre, Ogunquit Playhouse produces world-class performances, educates people of all ages, cultivates new works for the stage, and preserves an iconic and historic playhouse for future generations.
ove Runner offers private coastal tours by the hour, for up to 6 passengers. We depart out of Perkins Cove in Ogunquit, ME with the boat's captain, Bob Spencer. Bob will take you on a personal trip to one or many of the area's beautiful scenic locations. We have suggested destinations (e.g. Boon Island, Nubble Light, York Harbor, Kennebunkport, etc. - see Gallery/Destinations), or we can just take you on a scenic cruise to nowhere, so you can soak up the sun and views!
Perkins Cove Candies, makers of the finest handmade chocolates and a local Maine tradition since 1980, now offers our gourmet chocolates online.
Our Specialty Chocolates are handcrafted in small batches in Maine offering you Fine Gourmet Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, and Specialty Chocolate Gift assortments.
Captain Mark couldn’t have done a more amazing job! Wonderful experience from start to finish. Extremely knowledgeable, friendly and wonderful boat.
Portland is a city in the U.S. state of Maine, set on a peninsula extending into Casco Bay. The Old Port waterfront features working fishing wharves and converted warehouses with restaurants and shops. Nearby, the Western Promenade is a public park atop a bluff, offering river and mountain views. Its surrounding district, the West End, is full of Victorian-era homes, including the Victoria Mansion museum.
Ogunquit is a town on Maine’s southern coast. Ogunquit Beach, a long, sandy peninsula with grassy dunes, lies between the Atlantic Ocean and the Ogunquit River. Nearby, Marginal Way is a cliff walk with coastal views, benches and a lighthouse. Musicals are staged at the Ogunquit Playhouse summer theater. The Ogunquit Museum of American Art is known for its waterside sculptures and works by Maine-related artists.
Kennebunkport is a coastal town in southern Maine. It’s known for its beaches, including long, sandy Goose Rocks Beach and smaller Arundel Beach. The Seashore Trolley Museum displays a huge collection of streetcars. Dating to 1887, St. Ann’s Episcopal Church is a rustic stone church on grassy grounds with ocean views. The 1833 Goat Island Lighthouse sits in the harbor of quaint lobster-fishing village Cape Porpoise.
York is a town in York County, Maine, United States, near the southern tip of the state. The population in the 2020 census was 13,723. Situated beside the Atlantic Ocean on the Gulf of Maine, York is a well-known summer resort town. It is home to three 18-hole golf clubs, four sandy beaches, and Mount Agamenticus.
