Ogunquit


Staff photo by Gregory Rec
Dubbed "The Beautiful Place by the Sea," Ogunquit draws tourists back year after year like this couple from Vermont.
This southern Maine tourist town is best known as a picturesque vacation destination with sandy white beaches (including the three-mile long ocean cove of Ogunquit Beach), upscale restaurants, rocky coast, and a vibrant artist community.

The cliff-side Marginal Way is a scenic footpath that borders the Atlantic Ocean. With over 30 benches located along the gentle mile-long trail, there is no shortage of opportunities to slow down and admire the ocean view.

Be sure to check out the unique draw-footbridge located in Perkins Cove, at the southern end of the Marginal Way path.


Staff photo by Gregory Rec
Hobie Cat sailboats line the shore at Ogunquit Beach while participants in the Norseman Regatta wait for the wind to pick up.
If you like theater, don't miss the Ogunquit Playhouse, open mid-June to Labor Day.

Where there are beaches and entertainment, there are also restaurants, and Ogunquit will not disappoint when it comes to having choices. Try these reviews to get you started: MC Perkins Cove No. Five-O Shore Road Joe Allen Arrows Restaurant Search for more Southern Coast restaurants >

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