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Wiggly Bridge
York Beach
THE YORKS
You may have come for the beach, but any visit to the York area requires a trip to
see the world-famous and picture-perfect Nubble Light. Officially called the Cape
Neddick Light Station it is one of the world’s most photographed lighthouses.
With deep colonial roots,
the villages and towns of
the York area are some
of the oldest in Maine.
Make the easy climb or drive (692 ft.) to the peak of Mount Agamenticus for the best
vantage point to see all of York—including our four sandy beaches. Look east for the
Boon Island Light or northwest to spot Mount Washington in the distance.
Back at sea level, if you are looking to shop, take time out from the sun and sand to
explore the many factory outlet stores along Kittery’s US Route 1.
History comes to life at our many historic properties and museums. The Museums of
Old York collection, nine buildings at last count, includes rugged barns, salty taverns,
stately residences, and the fascinating Old York Gaol (jail). In South Berwick, visit
the Old Counting House or the Sarah Orne Jewett House right in town.
In Kittery, discover the Revolutionary era Fort McClary only a short distance from
where the sloop USS Ranger, under the command of the admired John Paul Jones,
was built and launched. Take in the breadth of the country’s maritime history at
the Kittery Historical Naval Museum and learn how Kittery’s 200-year-old shipyard
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