Terina’s guidebook
Food scene
Our family-favorite restaurant! Sorry, no reservations, but worth the wait. Small, fenced in outdoor area for kids to get their energy out while waiting.
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The Steakhouse
1205 Post RoadOur family-favorite restaurant! Sorry, no reservations, but worth the wait. Small, fenced in outdoor area for kids to get their energy out while waiting.
Great breakfast spot! Eat in or visit the bakery. Try the amazing honey bun French toast, but don't forget to request real maple syrup! Grab a baker's dozen of doughnuts to go.
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Congdon's Doughnuts
1090 Post RdGreat breakfast spot! Eat in or visit the bakery. Try the amazing honey bun French toast, but don't forget to request real maple syrup! Grab a baker's dozen of doughnuts to go.
Joshua's
1637 Post RoadPerfect spot for that romantic dinner for two.
Excellent seafood and other options as well. Eat in or grab your food to go and head down the road to harbor park (picnic tables, restrooms, playground and harbor access) for a picnic!
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The Steakhouse
1205 Post RoadExcellent seafood and other options as well. Eat in or grab your food to go and head down the road to harbor park (picnic tables, restrooms, playground and harbor access) for a picnic!
Every ice cream lover will find their new favorite here. Cash only, but ATM on site.
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Scoop Deck
6 Eldridge RdEvery ice cream lover will find their new favorite here. Cash only, but ATM on site.
Upscale food truck park with beer garden.
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Congdons After Dark Food Truck Park
1100 Post RdUpscale food truck park with beer garden.
Mike's Clam Shack
1150 Post RdLive entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights.
Mexi-caribbean bar and grill with live entertainment several nights a wekk.
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Hooks Chill & Grille
696 Main StreetMexi-caribbean bar and grill with live entertainment several nights a wekk.
Local family favorite with excellent wings and pub food.
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The New England House Seafood & Sports Bar
124 Post RdLocal family favorite with excellent wings and pub food.
Varano's Italian Restaurant
60 Mile RdFine Italian dining.
East Restaurant
636 Post RdChinese, Japanese and Thai food. Buffet on Sundays.
Tulsi North Indian Restaurant and Bar
231 Post RdAuthentic Indian food. Delicious.
Sightseeing
Picturesque Maine cove. Little shops, great restaurants with ocean views and access to Marginal Way.
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Perkins Cove
Picturesque Maine cove. Little shops, great restaurants with ocean views and access to Marginal Way.
Don't leave the area without going for a walk on Marginal Way. Plenty of benches to rest at along this winding path.
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Marginal Way
Marginal WayDon't leave the area without going for a walk on Marginal Way. Plenty of benches to rest at along this winding path.
Visit Wells Harbor to do some crabbing, rent jet skis or kayaks, or just enjoy Harbor Park (playground and gazebo).
Harbor Road
Harbor RoadVisit Wells Harbor to do some crabbing, rent jet skis or kayaks, or just enjoy Harbor Park (playground and gazebo).
Laudholm has a little something for everyone; antique barns and farmhouses, education programs and a children’s area. It’s location on a hill provides beautiful views, and numerous hiking paths meander through the woods to estuaries and the beach.
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Wells Reserve at Laudholm
342 Laudholm Farm RdLaudholm has a little something for everyone; antique barns and farmhouses, education programs and a children’s area. It’s location on a hill provides beautiful views, and numerous hiking paths meander through the woods to estuaries and the beach.
Headquartered in an 1862 Meetinghouse, here you will find a museum collection of historical artifacts and the Esselyn Perkins Library. The library has one of the finest genealogical collections in Southern Maine, as well as town histories. Open Tuesdays and Fridays, 10am-5pm, with DIY History Games on Saturday 10am-1pm ($5/family), or by appointment. All areas are handicapped accessible.
Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit
938 Post RdHeadquartered in an 1862 Meetinghouse, here you will find a museum collection of historical artifacts and the Esselyn Perkins Library. The library has one of the finest genealogical collections in Southern Maine, as well as town histories. Open Tuesdays and Fridays, 10am-5pm, with DIY History Games on Saturday 10am-1pm ($5/family), or by appointment. All areas are handicapped accessible.
Nubble Vuurtoren
Sohier Park RoadWorth the short drive to see a beautiful Maine lighthouse.
30 min drive to learn about and see the remnants of Maine’s first defense against enemy intruders during the 19th century. Visit Fort McClary (fee of $1-3 to be left in dropbox) to see a beautifully restored hexagonal blockhouse. Next to it are a magazine and a brick rifleman’s house. Granite blocks from abandoned construction are scattered along the seashore.
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Fort McClary State Historic Site
Pepperrell Road30 min drive to learn about and see the remnants of Maine’s first defense against enemy intruders during the 19th century. Visit Fort McClary (fee of $1-3 to be left in dropbox) to see a beautifully restored hexagonal blockhouse. Next to it are a magazine and a brick rifleman’s house. Granite blocks from abandoned construction are scattered along the seashore.
An 18 min drive. Drive or hike up this small mountain for scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean and White Mountains of NH. These 10,000 acres of conservation land has several hiking trails and a visitor center.
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Mount Agamenticus
An 18 min drive. Drive or hike up this small mountain for scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean and White Mountains of NH. These 10,000 acres of conservation land has several hiking trails and a visitor center.
Things to Do
Visit the iconic and historic playhouse for world-class performances. 2019 shows include Jersey Boys, Cabaret, children’s productions of Frozen Jr. and many more.
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Ogunquit Playhouse
10 Main StVisit the iconic and historic playhouse for world-class performances. 2019 shows include Jersey Boys, Cabaret, children’s productions of Frozen Jr. and many more.
Go-karts, mini golf, arcade and maze. Need I say more?
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Wonder Mountain Fun Park
270 Post RdGo-karts, mini golf, arcade and maze. Need I say more?
Visit the Molly Trolley Depot on Route 1, Ogunquit. There is free short term and paid all day parking. Here you can grab a bite to eat, shop and then get on the trolleys or even rent a bicycle! Ogunquit and Wells have separate trolley lines, but you can easily transfer trolleys. Ogunquit trolley rides are a small fee per person. In Wells, kids ride free.
Molly Trolley Depot
724 Main StVisit the Molly Trolley Depot on Route 1, Ogunquit. There is free short term and paid all day parking. Here you can grab a bite to eat, shop and then get on the trolleys or even rent a bicycle! Ogunquit and Wells have separate trolley lines, but you can easily transfer trolleys. Ogunquit trolley rides are a small fee per person. In Wells, kids ride free.
This refuge was established to protect valuable salt marshes and estuaries for migratory birds. Bring your binoculars for the 1-mile loop that meanders along the water’s edge. Entrance is free, donations appreciated. There is limited parking, picnic tables and restrooms.
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Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
321 Port RdThis refuge was established to protect valuable salt marshes and estuaries for migratory birds. Bring your binoculars for the 1-mile loop that meanders along the water’s edge. Entrance is free, donations appreciated. There is limited parking, picnic tables and restrooms.
The $5 entrance fee is well worth the exploration! Laudholm has a little something for everyone; antique barns and farmhouses, education programs and a children’s area. It’s location on a hill provides beautiful views, and numerous hiking paths meander through the woods to estuaries and the beach.
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Wells Reserve at Laudholm
342 Laudholm Farm RdThe $5 entrance fee is well worth the exploration! Laudholm has a little something for everyone; antique barns and farmhouses, education programs and a children’s area. It’s location on a hill provides beautiful views, and numerous hiking paths meander through the woods to estuaries and the beach.
The only museum in Maine devoted solely to American art. Its focus is modern and contemporary pieces and has a permanent collection of over 3,000 pieces.
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Ogunquit Museum-American Art
543 Shore RdThe only museum in Maine devoted solely to American art. Its focus is modern and contemporary pieces and has a permanent collection of over 3,000 pieces.
With the capability to run both DCP digital and 35mm film, this theatre plays everything from silent film to classics and new releases, and many free movies! The 525-seat theatre hosts live music and entertainment from spring to fall and the lounge boasts good food and drinks. Visit leavittheater.com for a schedule.
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The Leavitt Theatre
259 Main StreetWith the capability to run both DCP digital and 35mm film, this theatre plays everything from silent film to classics and new releases, and many free movies! The 525-seat theatre hosts live music and entertainment from spring to fall and the lounge boasts good food and drinks. Visit leavittheater.com for a schedule.
Boardwalk Arcade
359 Mile RdFor the young and young-at-heart.
Join the captain and crew for a half, full or marathon trip aboard the 40ft Bunny Clark. Fish for cod, pollock, halibut, haddock, hake, cusk, redfish, monkfish and mackerel. All gear included. Reservations recommended.
Bunny Clark Deep Sea Fishing
70 Perkins Cove RdJoin the captain and crew for a half, full or marathon trip aboard the 40ft Bunny Clark. Fish for cod, pollock, halibut, haddock, hake, cusk, redfish, monkfish and mackerel. All gear included. Reservations recommended.
Finestkind offers a variety of scenic cruises for up to 60 passengers: breakfast cruise (look out for seals), lobstering, Nubble lighthouse, cocktail and sailing cruises (2-6 passengers).
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Finestkind Inc
70 Perkins Cove RdFinestkind offers a variety of scenic cruises for up to 60 passengers: breakfast cruise (look out for seals), lobstering, Nubble lighthouse, cocktail and sailing cruises (2-6 passengers).
Jet ski rentals are $95 for a single rider and $110 for double (time unknown; wetsuits provided at no extra cost). Two-hour kayak rentals are $25 for a single and $50 for a tandem. An unguided tour allows you to view Wells Harbor and the estuaries at your own pace in a whole new light.
Ocean Jet Ski Rentals LLC
345 Harbor RdJet ski rentals are $95 for a single rider and $110 for double (time unknown; wetsuits provided at no extra cost). Two-hour kayak rentals are $25 for a single and $50 for a tandem. An unguided tour allows you to view Wells Harbor and the estuaries at your own pace in a whole new light.
Local Beaches
Wells Beach
Main Beach
115 Beach StCrescent Beach
24 Gold Ribbon DrDrakes Island Beach
Footbridge Beach
Rainy Day Fun
Relax in brand new power reclining seats. Visit flagshipcinemas.com/wellshome.html for show listings and online ticket sales.
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Flagship Premium Cinemas - Wells
75 Wells PlazaRelax in brand new power reclining seats. Visit flagshipcinemas.com/wellshome.html for show listings and online ticket sales.
Not your ordinary bowling alley. This upscale bowling alley doubles as a crotux kitchen and taphouse with 27 taps of craft beer, wine, cider and kombucha (whatever that is). They will even give you lessons (by appointment only).
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Garden Street Bowl
1 Garden StNot your ordinary bowling alley. This upscale bowling alley doubles as a crotux kitchen and taphouse with 27 taps of craft beer, wine, cider and kombucha (whatever that is). They will even give you lessons (by appointment only).