OGUNQUIT

"The port town (Ogunquit) still offers the sublime seascapes that established it's reputation as one of Maine's most picturesque spots.      -New York Times

     Ogunquit (Naddick Indian meaning, "beautiful place by the sea") began as a quiet fishing village in southern Maine.  In the early 1900's the colony of artists drawn to its picturesque seacoast and idyllic New England charm set the tone for the tranquil yet culturally active town it is today.  Long cherished as a gay & straight friendly resort village, it affords a unique opportunity for a wide range of vacationers to relax and rejuvenate. 

    Although the year-round population numbers less than one thousand, the summer sun and surf entices thousands of seasonal residents and  visitors.  TwoVillageSquare guests come from as far away as London, Switzerland, Canada, Florida, and California.

    Depending upon when you visit, you may even encounter the Mr. Ogunquit Speedo Contest, the  Kite-Flying Contest, The Ogunquit Chamber Music Festival, Ogunquitfest, The Playhouse Craft show, or The Sidewalk Art Show.

Ogunquit Offerings

• 3 MILES OF UNSPOILED WHITE SAND BEACH (a 5 min. walk from     TwoVillageSquare)
• THE MARGINAL WAY is a one mile footpath along picture perfect rocky Maine   coastline leading to Perkins Cove (5 min. walk from TwoVillageSquare).
• PERKINS COVE, once a working fishing and lobstering cove, is now a tiny peninsula of seaside restaurants,  shops, and galleries (20 min. walk from TwoVillageSquare along shady, shop and restaurant lined Shore Road).
• CHARTERED CRUISES for whale watching, lobstering, deep-sea fishing, and lighthouse exploring leave daily from Perkins Cove.
• 3 GAY BARS: The Front Porch , a popular piano bar includes a bistro-style restaurant; Maine Street, offering light food, dancing and perhaps a show; Insideout, features dance music, rooftop cafe & martini bar.
• DOZENS OF RESTAURANTS AND CAFES ranging from casual to gourmet.  Most are within walking distance of TwoVillageSquare.
• COUNTLESS ANTIQUE STORES, SHOPS, OUTLETS, AND GALLERIES in Ogunquit and the surrounding towns.  The Outlets in Kittery offer over 150 stores.  Many local artists sell their work in small galleries all over Ogunquit..
• OGUNQUIT MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
• 2 GOLF COURSES
• SEA KAYAK RENTALS
• Whit water rafting
• HIKING AT OVER 7 THOUSAND ACRES of nearby woodlands, salt marshes, fields and wetlands at Laudholm Farm Preserve, The Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge and Mount Agamenticus.
• TWO LOCAL MOVIE THEATRES that show current releases.  One is an old fashioned "one screen" movie house.
• THE OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE offers professional summer-stock theatre (in season).
• EASY DAY-TRIPS to: Boston - 65 min., Kennebunkport - 20 min., Portland - 30 min., Portsmouth - 20 min., Freeport 90 min.. ( see the Seacoast Area section of this site)

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P.O. Box 864 Ogunquit, ME 03907

Open May-Oct

 207-646-5779 (May-Oct)           412-683-0218 (Jan-Apl)