Ogunquit, Coastal resort town in York County, Maine, US
Description
Ogunquit spreads along the Maine coast with sandy beaches backed by granite cliffs and natural rock formations, connected by walking paths that run through the landscape. The settlement links a main beach area with a smaller working harbor, creating distinct zones for different visitors.
History
The area was originally home to the Abenaki people before artists arrived in the early 1900s and shaped it into a creative hub. The community received official town status relatively recently in the late 20th century.
Culture
The Playhouse here has brought theater performances to the community for generations, creating a gathering place where visitors and residents experience live entertainment together. The town developed as a destination for artists and theater lovers.
Practical
The town is easiest to explore during warmer months when businesses and attractions operate fully and all areas remain accessible to visitors. Comfortable walking shoes are important since many spots are best reached on foot, especially along the coastal paths.
Did you know?
A coastal path connecting the different zones includes numerous simple rest points built into the rocky shoreline, allowing walkers to pause whenever they choose. This network of benches and stops was thoughtfully spaced throughout the route so visitors can move at their own pace.
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Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
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Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve
10.6 km
McIntire Garrison House
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Ogunquit Museum of American Art
1.9 km
Olde Woolen Mill
12.8 km
Old York Gaol
12.5 km
Cape Arundel Summer Colony Historic District
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John Sedgley Homestead
10.9 km
Sayward-Wheeler House
13.2 km
Mary R. Hurd House
13 km
St. Peter's By-The-Sea Protestant Episcopal Church
3.7 km
Old Schoolhouse
12.5 km
Barrell Homestead
14.6 km
Eaton House
13.3 km
Spiller Farm Paleoindian Site
12.9 km
Hatch House
13.3 km
Pebbledene
7.6 km
York Historic District
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Ogunquit Memorial Library
602 m
York Cliffs Historic District
6.3 km
J.L. Prescott House
13.2 km
Conant-Sawyer Cottage
8.5 km
Division No. 9 School
9.8 km
Moody Homestead
10.7 km
Thomas Hobbs, Jr., House
12.9 km
Libby's Colonial Tea Room
12.6 km
Ogunquit Playhouse
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