Sport & Outdoor
FreeMarginal Way
FreeA paved cliff walk of about 1.25 miles along the Ogunquit shore, running between Perkins Cove and the village.
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SightseeingFamily FavoriteOutdoor Adventure
Wells
Wells is a sightseeing stop in Wells, ME, part of the Southern Maine Coast guide. Cost: free.
· Wells, ME
Why you should go…
Wells is a coastal Maine town known for seven miles of coastline and sandy beaches, home to the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve at Laudholm Farm and the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge. The Wells Chamber of Commerce publishes a visitor guide covering area lodging, restaurants, activities and member businesses. Its information center also stocks guides for nearby York, the Kennebunks and Old Orchard Beach.
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- #coastal
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- #wildlife refuge
What's around here?
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Maine Beaches Region Visitor Information Center
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