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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; The Club, 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)

Centuries ago, three miles of sparkling white sand beach and natural dunes attracted the Algonquin Indians to a seaside area snuggled between the towns now known as York and Wells in southern Maine. The Algonquins named this area "Ogunquit," which means "beautiful place by the sea." Today the small town, only four square miles, offers everything a vacationer could want (unless you're looking for quiet streets and deserted beaches).

Although Gay Ogunquit is best known for its three miles of white sand beach, it has even more to offer. Perkins Cove, its picturesque little working harbor, is home to charter fishing boats, sight-seeing cruise boats, and whale watching boats, as well as a jumble of shops, restaurants and eateries, and art galleries. The busy little village is a Mecca for people watchers.

The nightlife during the summer months is lively, with entertainment, dancing, and piano bars.

The Marginal Way is a century-old oceanside footpath that begins on Shore Road behind the Sparhawk Hotel and hugs the coastline for over a mile to just south of the Village Center, curving around a little peninsula and opening up to stunning vistas of sand so white you'd almost think you were in the Caribbean. Sit on one of the benches set along the walkway and enjoy the sight and sound of crashing surf against the rocky shore and the fragrance of sea roses which line the path.

There are two main access points to Ogunquit's beaches, each with parking, but parking spaces can be difficult if not impossible to find in the summer season. The main beach is accessible from Beach Street in the center of downtown Ogunquit near the intersection of Main Street (US Route 1) and Shore Road. Turn onto Beach Street and go over the bridge which crosses the Ogunquit River. The beach parking lots are on the other side of the bridge. Footbridge Beach, two miles north of the village, is located off Ocean Street. Each entrance is serviced by the trolley from May to mid-October. Walking and the trolley are definitely the best ways to get around Ogunquit, which becomes jammed with cars on warm summer days. The trolley can take you from your hotel to the beach or shops, for a tour around the town, or all the way to Wells, where it connects to the Wells trolley system and seven more miles of beach.

The number of quality hotels, inns, and B&Bs in Ogunquit testifies to the popularity of this town as a vacation destination. For some of the area's lodging options, see the Ogunquit Lodging link in the link box to the right of this page. There's also a wide choice of restaurants, from fine dining at restaurants like 98 Provence, Arrows, Clay Hill Farm, The Cliff House, and Raspberri's to casual seafood restaurants like Cape Neddick Lobster Pound, Ogunquit Lobster Pound, Ogunquit Seafood, Clam Digger Restaurant, Lobster Shack, and more. See the Ogunquit Dining link to the right for links to Ogunquit restaurants.

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