Boon Island Light Standing 133 feet tall on a barren island nine miles off the coast of York, Boon Island Light is the tallest lighthouse in New England and the site of one of the most harrowing shipwrecks in American maritime history, including documented accounts of survival cannibalism following an 1710 wreck. Sun and Surf 0 Min 0 Min Our on-site restaurant at Anchorage Inn, serving fresh seasonal seafood and classic New England fare with direct views of Long Sands Beach. Long Sands Beach 1 Min 8 Min Stretching over a mile between York Harbor and York Beach, this wide sandy shoreline draws up to five thousand visitors on a peak summer day and is one of the most popular surf spots along the southern Maine coast. Liquid Dreams Surf Shop 1 Min 8 Min Maine's largest surf shop, founded in 1996 and right on Long Sands Beach, offering boards, wetsuits, gear, rentals, surf lessons, and stand-up paddleboarding for all ages, year round. Freeport Outlets 1 Hour About an hour north, the town of Freeport is a shopping destination built around the iconic L.L.Bean flagship store on Main Street, surrounded by dozens of national and local outlet stores with free parking throughout. L.L.Bean Company Store 1 Hour About an hour north in Freeport, the original L.L.Bean flagship campus is one of Maine's most iconic destinations, open nearly around the clock and stocked with the brand's full range of outdoor gear, apparel, footwear, and home goods. Stone's Throw 2 Min 12 Min A seasonal oceanfront hotel and restaurant right on Long Sands Beach, serving creative New American dishes with global influences, fresh-pressed cocktails, and a lively beach-town atmosphere. Lobster Cove 2 Min 15 Min A year-round oceanfront restaurant on York Street with two outdoor decks and fireside dining in winter, serving traditional Maine seafood including their signature twin lobster dinner and daily specials. Short Sands Beach 4 Min 30 Min This quarter-mile pocket beach tucked between rocky cliffs in York Beach is one of the few spots in Maine where you can go from building sandcastles to riding carnival attractions without ever moving your car. The Goldenrod 4 Min 32 Min A York Beach institution since 1896, The Goldenrod is famous for its homemade saltwater taffy pulled fresh daily in the front window, served alongside classic New England breakfast, lunch, and dinner just steps from Short Sands Beach. Fun-O-Rama 4 Min 33 Min A vintage arcade on Short Sands Beach that has been a York Beach institution since the 1960s, with over 250 classic games including Skee-Ball, pinball, and Pac-Man packed into a century-old wooden pavilion right off the sand. The Old York Historical Society 5 Min 47 Min York holds a unique distinction in American history as the nation's first chartered city (1641) and first incorporated city (1642), and this collection of nine historic museum buildings preserves that story across three centuries of New England life. The Old Gaol 5 Min 47 Min Built in 1719, this stone jail is one of the oldest surviving public buildings in the United States, and it opened its doors as a museum on July 4, 1900, making the celebration of American freedom the perfect occasion to preserve one of its oldest institutions. The Old School House 5 Min 47 Min Built in 1745 near York Corner, this is one of the earliest surviving 18th-century schoolhouses in all of New England, offering a firsthand look at what education looked like in colonial America more than 280 years ago. Jefferd’s Tavern 5 Min 47 Min Originally built in 1750 in Wells along the King's Highway, a stage and mail route between Portsmouth and Portland, this colonial tavern was relocated to York in 1941 and carefully restored to reflect life on the road in early New England. Museums of Old York 5 Min 47 Min Spread across nine historic buildings in the heart of York Village, this museum complex brings colonial New England to life through 37 period room settings, rare decorative arts, and centuries-old architecture, seven of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Cliff Walk 5 Min 45 Min Starting at York Harbor Beach, this rugged half-mile coastal trail winds past oceanfront homes and jagged rock formations, a quieter and more rustic alternative to Ogunquit's Marginal Way with the same stunning Atlantic views. Fisherman’s Walk 5 Min 54 Min A peaceful trail along the York River that leads to the Wiggly Bridge, a charming 1930s suspension footbridge, this walk offers an intimate glimpse into York Harbor's maritime past with lobster boats, docks, and tidal views along the way. Union Bluff Grill & Pub 5 Min 34 Min Steps from Short Sands Beach, the Union Bluff offers two dining options under one roof: a casual pub serving classic Maine seafood and burgers, and an elevated grill room with ocean views and a fireside atmosphere. Central & Bar Next Door 5 Min 34 Min A no-reservations, year-round New American bistro on Long Sands Road serving an eclectic, internationally influenced menu with an open kitchen, a full bar, and a sister restaurant right next door. Dunne's Ice Cream 5 Min 42 Min A seasonal scoop shop at 214 Nubble Road, where a tradition of ice cream by the Nubble Lighthouse has been going strong since 1967, with over 50 flavors and direct views of Cape Neddick Light. Whispering Sands 5 Min 32 Min A fourth-generation family-owned gift shop at 3 Main Street in York Beach, open since 1952 and still going strong with casual apparel, jewelry, Maine souvenirs, greeting cards, and the original Nana's Fudge recipe. Joan's Beach & Gift 5 Min 32 Min A well-loved seasonal gift shop right at Short Sands Beach carrying beach-themed gifts, souvenirs, and accessories, conveniently located next door to Whispering Sands on Main Street. Saxony Imports 5 Min 31 Min A seasonal York Beach shop on Railroad Avenue carrying gifts, souvenirs, sportswear, t-shirts, and sweatshirts steps from Short Sands Beach. The Nubble Lighthouse 6 Min 42 Min Formally known as Cape Neddick Light Station, this 1879 lighthouse is so iconic that NASA included a photograph of it on the Voyager spacecraft's Golden Record, making it one of the few man-made structures sent beyond our solar system as a symbol of Earth. York’s Wild Kingdom 6 Min 34 Min The only combined zoo and amusement park in New England, York's Wild Kingdom has been a family tradition since 1980, with over 200,000 visitors a year coming to see lions, lemurs, and a walk-through butterfly aviary steps from Short Sands Beach. Walkers 6 Min An AAA Four Diamond Cape Neddick farm-to-table restaurant run by a husband-and-wife team, offering a seasonally driven, wood-fired menu built around ingredients sourced from their own family farm just miles away. Village Scoop 6 Min 47 Min A year-round ice cream parlor in the heart of York Village, scooping Richardson's Farms ice cream in over 27 flavors alongside homemade gluten-free waffle cones, sundaes, milkshakes, and custom ice cream cakes. Sheltons 6 Min 32 Min A seasonal gift and clothing boutique on Ocean Avenue in York Beach, offering unique gifts, distinctive apparel, and affordable jewelry right across the street from Short Sands Beach. Wiggly Bridge Distillery 7 Min A father-and-son craft distillery on Route 1 in York producing award-winning small-batch bourbon, rum, gin, vodka, and agave spirits, with a cocktail bar and distillery tours offered seven days a week. Norma's Restaurant 8 Min A beloved local American diner on Route 1 in York, Norma's is a year-round neighborhood staple known for its welcoming atmosphere and straightforward, satisfying comfort food. York54 8 Min A handcrafted pizza shop on Route 1 in York known for its inventive flavor combinations, including favorites like Hard Cider BBQ Pizza, alongside fresh salads and wings. Ruby's Woodfire Grill 8 Min A casual, year-round American restaurant and sports bar on Route 1 with a full bar, happy hour specials, wood-fired pizza, pasta, and a wide menu that keeps locals coming back. SoMe Brewery Co. 9 Min York's first and original craft brewery, SoMe is a family-owned taproom serving 12 rotating draft beers alongside wine, cider, and a sharables kitchen menu, with live music every Friday on York Street. Rick's Blue Jay Cafe 10 Min 57 Min A year-round breakfast and lunch spot on Route 1 in York, Rick's is known for its generous portions, Benedicts, Bloody Marys, and coastal comfort food made fresh daily from 7am to 2pm. Ogunquit Playhouse 11 Min Opened in a renovated garage in 1933, this beloved theater went on to earn its place on the National Register of Historic Places and the title of "America's Foremost Summer Theater," with Broadway legends performing on its stage ever since. Take Flight Aerial Adventure Course 12 Min Perched in the treetops of southern Maine, Take Flight offers zip lines, rope bridges, and aerial obstacles at multiple difficulty levels, a natural adventure playground for anyone looking to get off the beach and into the canopy. York River Landing 12 Min A year-round waterfront restaurant and bar on Route 1 with views of the York River, serving steaks, fresh seafood, an extensive craft beer list, and raw bar options in a relaxed coastal setting. Life is Good Shop 13 Min A cheerful boutique in Ogunquit carrying the full Life is Good brand lineup of casual clothing, accessories, and gifts for the whole family, all centered on the brand's signature optimistic spirit. Perkins Cove 14 Min What was once a working fishing hamlet known simply as "Fish Cove" transformed into one of Maine's most photographed destinations after artists began flocking here in the late 1800s, drawn in by the dramatic coastline and the charm of the fishermen's shacks. Bistro 1828 15 Min Set at Pepperrell Cove in Kittery Point, this year-round neighborhood bistro serves locally sourced, chef-driven food in an open kitchen, with a third-floor rooftop bar offering panoramic views of the Piscataqua River. Mrs & Me 15 Min A seasonal ice cream stand on Route 1 in Kittery, making homemade ice cream, frozen yogurt, and dairy-free flavors fresh on the premises daily since 1948. Tributary Brewing Company 16 Min Founded by Tod Mott, the legendary New England brewer behind the original Harpoon IPA, this Kittery taproom pours a rotating lineup of true-to-style craft beers alongside live music every Saturday afternoon. The Kittery Outlets 16 Min Located just 16 minutes from the inn, the Kittery outlet district spans over a mile of shopping along Route 1 with more than 120 stores, including Coach, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, lululemon, and the legendary Kittery Trading Post. Mount Agamenticus 17 Min At just 692 feet, this ancient monadnock in York is the highest point within its distance to the ocean from Maine all the way down to Texas, making it a landmark sailors could spot from miles offshore long before GPS existed. Whaleback Light 19 Min Perched on a wave-battered ledge at the mouth of the Piscataqua River, this 1872 granite tower marks the southernmost lighthouse in the state of Maine and guards one of the busiest historic shipping channels in all of New England. Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge 27 Min Named for the marine biologist and author whose landmark book "Silent Spring" launched the modern environmental movement, this refuge stretches 50 miles along the Maine coast and protects some of the most biodiverse coastal habitat in the entire state. Wood Island Lighthouse 52 Min Commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson in 1808, this granite tower off the coast of Biddeford Pool holds the title of Maine's second-oldest lighthouse and the nation's eleventh-oldest, and it's still active today.