Wells
Beaches:
Besides the main Beach, Wells has two other beaches at Crescent
Beach and Drakes Island Beach. There is also a beach or two in nearby
Moody. Altogether about 9 miles of beaches. Take your pick!
Wells
Trolley: One of the best ways to have fun, see the
sights and get around. The Wells Trolley makes stops at many locations
all along route 1, and at some inland locations, in Wells about every half
hour. Sit back, relax and take the Trolley. The Wells Trolley will
take you to Wells Beach! You can even make a Trolley connection to
get to Ogunquit, and visit Ogunquit Beach.
Wells
Harbor Fest Days / Chile Fest: Saturday and Sunday, July 6 and
7, 2002 the Wells Harbor Days 
Fest
will take place at Wells Harbor Park. Last year over 10,000 people attended
the Fest. Also, on Saturday and Sunday, September 7 and 8, 2002 the "International
Chile Festival" will take place. There are weekend events scheduled
at Wells Harbor Park throughout the summer, including an "Elvis" show,
as well as a summer concert series. Please contact the Wells
Chamber of Commerce for more information.
Rachel
Carson Wildlife Preserve: Between route 1 
and
the beaches. Marsh area for the preservation of area wildlife.
If your lucky you'll see a great Blue Heron in the grassy refuge area.
Very scenic and relaxing.
Laudholm
Farms Preserve:
Another wildlife preservation area with many walking
trails, some leading to unique small beach spots. Scenic seascapes
and many birds and other wildlife. Nice morning or afternoon walk.
Wells
Antique Auto Museum: Located on Route 1 in Wells. There are
over 70 antique automobiles on display
including a 1963 Studebaker Avanti, 1949 Cadillac Fleetwood, and 1907 Stanley
Steamer. The museum is open seasonally from the middle of June through
September from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It also open on the weekends from
Memorial Day through Columbus Day weekends. Call 646-9064 for more information.
Wells
Mini Golf and Driving Ranges: There are three mini golf areas in Wells.
Great family fun. There are also two driving ranges nearby.
Meriland
Ridge and other Golf Courses :
A challenging nine hole course off route 1 on Coles Hill Road. There's
a small restaurant there also. Ask for directions. There are also several
professional 18 hole golf courses nearby in Kennebunk and Kennebunkport,
and the surrounding towns.
Wells
Wheels and Waves: This is one of the areas bicycle, and surf shops,
located on route 1 near Beach Acres. Bike rentals available. Surf
equipment.
Antiques
and Used/Rare Bookstores: Well, you've 
found
it. Wells in the unofficial antique and used/rare bookstore capital
of the world. Many, many, many of them lined up and down Route 1,
as well as on the main roads leading off of route 1. You only need
to drive a short while to spot one or an entire village of antique dealers
or used and rare book shops. Contact the Wells Chamber of Commerce for
a map showing their locations.
Wells
Five Star Cinema Complex:
A multi screen cinema at the Wells Shopping
Plaza, featuring first run movies.
Area
Restaurants: The finest seafood and steak 
restaurants
on the coast. Besides our famous seafood and lobster, there are many
other dining options including Italian, Mexican, fast food and Ice Cream
shops. You won't have trouble finding them, but you might want to
ask the locals which ones are the best. We are friendly here!
Perkins
Cove:
Scenic cove with quaint shops, restaurants, village shopping,
and boat rides. A good half day full of scenic fun. You'll enjoy browsing
through the many diverse shops and having lunch or dinner at the many restaurants
in the "Cove".
Marginal
Way: Walk the Marginal Way and see beautiful 
seascapes,
rocky coastline and beautiful Ogunquit Beach. Seniors can do this,
as well as kids. Take the camera. The walk will bring you into Perkins
Cove from Ogunquit. Nice way to spend an afternoon.
Ogunquit
Beach: Truly a wonderful beach. Nice sandy
mounds,
scenic views of coastal Ogunquit, restaurants and quick food available.
Plenty of parking, or a short walk from the center of Ogunquit. Trolley
service to the beach is available every half hour during the summer months.
Ogunquit
Playhouse: Features broadway and off-Broadway productions where you
can catch some famous stars performing summer stock! Call (207) 646-2402
for more details.
Ogunquit
Chamber Music Festival:
June 14 - 16, 2002. String Quartet and Boston Chamber Music Society
perform classical favorites. More performers! Sponsored by
The Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce (207) 6464 2939.
Ogunquit
Fourth of July Fireworks Display:
At Ogunquit Beach 9:30 p.m. This is regarded as the best area fireworks.
Come early to get a great seat. A nice magical evening in Ogunquit.
York
Wild Kingdom: Amusement rides, petting zoo and some real Wild Animals.
Home of Maine's only white tiger! Elephant shows. New Bear Display!
Talk to the Animal Display! Nice for the kids, and adults! web site:
http://www.yorkzoo.com
Beaches:
Short Sands Beach is a great family beach with 
a
parking area, a playground, a bathhouse and some basketball courts.
Close by is Long Sands Beach with over a mile and a half of sandy beach.
Parking, a bathhouse and some restaurants are available at Long Sands
Beach.
Nubble Light:
One
of the most famous and 
photographed
lighthouses in Maine. Breathtaking. Great photos to be taken
of the historic lighthouse, truly a scenic area. Bring you lunch.
Take your camera. There is ample parking area close to the lighthouse viewing
area.
beaches
which you can easily get to from Wells. Mother's Beach, Parson's
Beach and Kennebunk Beach provide several great beach options to choose
from while visiting Kennebunk.
quaint
restaurants and scenic views. You might see George and Barbara Bush
at Windows On The Water restaurant across the bridge in Kennebunk's Lower
Village! The Christmas prelude takes place here in case you were interested
in visiting us around the beginning of December.