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Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
Arrive by train aboard the Amtrak Downeaster
Wells is home to the internationally recognized Rachel Carson National Wildlife
Refuge. The universally accessible Carson Trail offers a one-mile loop through a pine
woods with tidal salt marsh views. We also invite visitors to the Wells Estuarine
Research Reserve at Laudholm, a breathtaking natural attraction with trails, estuary
kayak tours, kid-centered programming (including camps), interpretive tours, and
special events like musical performances.
The Town of Wells Wildlife Commons is located on the quieter side of our wonderful
town, sharing diverse southern Maine landscapes like trout streams, tall forests, and
cascading waterfalls. Come enjoy the serenity of hiking, nature photography, or the
simple joy of a woodland picnic.
The centerpiece for the Wells Regional Transportation Center is the Downeaster,
operated by Amtrak­—a passenger train with five daily departures from Boston North
Station, as well as Greyhound Bus Service. The center is served by taxis and an
in-season trolley service.
RACHEL CARSON NATIONAL
WILDLIFE REFUGE:
Established in 1966 to protect
valuable salt marshes and estuaries
for migratory birds, it runs along
50 miles of coastline between
Kittery and Cape Elizabeth.
For more information or to plan your visit to Wells getaway, contact
the Wells Chamber of Commerce at [phone] or visit us
at WellsChamber.org.
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