Wells, Coastal town in York County, Maine, US.
Wells extends along the Atlantic shoreline with sandy beaches, protected marshlands, and residential neighborhoods stretching inland toward forested areas.
The town of Wells, established in 1643, stands as one of the earliest English settlements in Maine, initially serving as a frontier post.
The Wells Harbor Festival brings together local artisans, seafood vendors, and musicians, reflecting the maritime traditions of the Maine coast.
Visitors can obtain parking permits for seven miles of beaches at the town office on Sanford Road during regular business hours.
The Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Wells protects 2,250 acres of salt marshes and estuaries essential for migratory birds.
Location: York County
Inception: 1643
Elevation above the sea: 54 m
Website: http://www.wellstown.org/
Website: http://wellstown.org
GPS coordinates: 43.32028,-70.61167
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:53
Wedding Cake House
10.3 km
Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
5.9 km
Bourne Mansion
9.4 km
Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve
5.1 km
Brick Store Museum
9.6 km
Ogunquit Museum of American Art
9.8 km
Cape Arundel Summer Colony Historic District
11.9 km
Kennebunk Historic District
9.7 km
Kennebunk River Club
11.7 km
Abbott Graves House
11.9 km
Capt. Nathaniel Lord Mansion
11.9 km
Mary R. Hurd House
10.5 km
St. Peter's By-The-Sea Protestant Episcopal Church
11.6 km
Lord Mansion
9.7 km
Morrell House
11 km
Eaton House
6 km
Spiller Farm Paleoindian Site
5 km
Hatch House
6.1 km
Ogunquit Memorial Library
8.6 km
J.L. Prescott House
10.3 km
Wallingford Hall
8.7 km
Division No. 9 School
6.6 km
United States Customhouse
11.9 km
Old Kennebunk High School
9.5 km
Thomas Hobbs, Jr., House
10.4 km
Libby's Colonial Tea Room
6 km
Ogunquit Playhouse
9.1 km
Littlefield-Keeping House
4.5 kmReviews
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