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Maine Beaches Region Visitor Information Center

I-95 and US Route 1, Kittery, ME 03904 · Kittery, ME

Why you should go…

The Maine Beaches Association is a coalition of Chambers of Commerce (doing business as The Maine Beaches) that markets the seven beach communities of southern Maine, from York to Old Orchard Beach. Travelers heading into Maine on I-95 can stop at the official Maine Beaches region visitor information center in Kittery for maps, guides and trip planning help. The association also publishes an annual Maine Beaches visitor guide covering the region's towns.

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Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Maine Beaches Region Visitor Information Center, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Strawbery Banke Museum

    Under $25

    Ten-acre living history museum on Portsmouth's original waterfront neighborhood.

    0.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Tours
    Local Gem

    Portsmouth Harbor Cruises

    $25–$50

    Narrated cruises along the New Hampshire Seacoast, from harbor tours to the Isles of Shoals.

    0.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Portsmouth and the Seacoast

    Free

    Official visitor information source for Portsmouth and New Hampshire's Seacoast region.

    1.1 mi awayMore like this

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    Yummies Candy & Nuts

    Under $25

    A Route 1 candy shop in Kittery, Maine piled with old-fashioned sweets.

    2.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Sightseeing
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    Wells

    Free

    Coastal Maine town with seven miles of coastline, sandy beaches and protected estuarine reserves.

    18 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
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    Saco

    Free

    Historic riverside downtown in southern Maine with shops, restaurants and a self-guided river walking tour.

    32 mi awayMore like this