Sightseeing
IconicNubble Lighthouse
FreeWatch the 1879 Nubble Light on its rocky islet from the shore of Sohier Park, which has viewpoints and a Nubble-themed gift shop.
AttractionsFamily FavoriteOutdoor Adventure
York's Wild Kingdom
York's Wild Kingdom is an attraction in York Beach, ME, part of the Southern Maine Coast guide. Cost: $25 to $50. Open May 23 - September 27 (2026 season).
· York Beach, ME
Why you should go…
York's Wild Kingdom combines a zoo and a family amusement park a short walk from Short Sands Beach in York Beach, Maine. Exhibits include a walk-through butterfly house and a parakeet aviary where visitors hand-feed birds, alongside rides and a mini golf course.
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- #amusement park
- #maine
- #family
- #york beach
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