Location: York
Top Things to do in York
The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in York, Maine (ME)
From quaint town shops and quiet beaches, to honky tonk arcades and carousels, the York area is guaranteed to entertain the whole family. Old York, run by the local historical society, contains nine different restored buildings, including "The Old Gaol," the oldest jail in America. The beautiful coastline provides cliff walks with views of an authentic Maine lighthouse. Head to nearby York Beach and visit York's Wild Kingdom, an amusement park and zoo that is home to Rewa, a White Bengal tiger.
Restaurants in York
1. Cape Neddick Nubble Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,661 reviews
Considered to be the "most photographed" lighthouse, this 41-foot conical tower sits on the summit of Cape Neddick Bubble, a small offshore rocky islet, looking proudly over the Atlantic.
Reviewed By 581colleenc - Troy, United States
Nubble is one of Maine most famous lighthouses and for good reason. 1) Its one of the first places you come across as you drive into Maine. 2) Free and abundant parking 3) Cute visitors center/ gift shop 4) Amazing views on the left and right sides of the lighthouse 5) Huge rocks to carefully walk on 6) Great resturant (fox's) and ice cream shop (Dunne's) right next door! A Must!
2. Mount Agamenticus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 306 reviews
Excellent trails for mountain biking and hiking.
Reviewed By omarg129 - Phoenix, United States
A must do for everyone, beautiful scenery, easy access, hiking trails very well delineated, beautiful viewers. The best time to go during sunset, is magical, for photographers and enthusiastic a great opportunity to capture nature. Amazing place to commute with nature.
3. Old Gaol
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
America's first prison, built in 1719.
4. Long Sands Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 658 reviews
Reviewed By 9350traveler9350
I've been renting a house with family here for about 5 years and have grown to love it. My wife grew up coming here and dragged me along initially. Now I don't need to be dragged any more. This beach has it all, in terms of a huge wide stretch of sand and medium waves. Food options dot the strip across street from several small market/deli's to ice cream stands and fried seafood, and even a couple of sit down restaurants. The markets have beach toys and supplies, and there is a surf rental shop with lessons. The water is usually warm in July and August but can change on weather. There is a brand newly rebuilt bath house with clean bathrooms and some picnic tables coming. Parking is tight on street unless you're early, it is $2 per hour using CC machines. Across street some of the places charge $20 for the day. Be aware of the high tide, which fills almost the entire sand area on the beach except near the bath house area (mid beach). When low tide there is a massive beach to setup on. Canopies are allowed and usually setup along very back near seaweall. Advise strongly to look at a tide chart when planning trip. Also small children should be watched careful on sidewalk near seawall as there is non fence.
5. Short Sands Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 482 reviews
A family-oriented beach that includes a playground.
Reviewed By tiffaniars20
We love this small beach! Go early to get a spot since high tide makes it tight. Ample parking, walking distance to village treats, and clean public restrooms. When COVID was not an issue they also have a great playground.
6. Wiggly Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 224 reviews
Reviewed By psb0303 - Nashua, United States
We went to the Wiggly Bridge in York Harbor for the first time this fall. It was beautiful ! Great views all around and we walked one of the trails on the other side of the bridge. This is a place that couples or families can go to. We will return.
7. Cliff Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By kimlabnon - Gorham, United States
My Husband and I enjoyed staying at the York Harbor Inn and walking across the street to the Cliff Walk! It was a Perfect little stroll! What a Gorgeous Site! We live in the White Mtns and this is just breathtaking views! Can't wait to return! Randy & Kim Labnon
8. Fisherman's Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By mcdedrick - Albany, United States
A really fun and beautiful walk, especially on a crisp fall day. We walked from our B & B, the Inn at Tanglewood Hall, and going over the Wiggly Bridge and back through the nature preserve was a 4 mile round trip. An easy walk. The cliff trail was closed out of COVID concerns but easy to social distance on Fisherman’s Walk.
9. York's Wild Kingdom Zoo and Fun Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 659 reviews
This amusement park and zoo has something for every member of the family, from a petting zoo and kiddie rides for the tots, to mini-golf and a Haunted House to thrill visitors of all ages.
Reviewed By hotlovergirl - Oakham, United States
everyone can see lots of animals at the zoo and everyone can have fun at the zoos and they can take pictures of animals if they want to and it would be amazing to have the pictures to remember the days that people went to the zoos and have an amazing time there
10. Funorama
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By MachaMom - Hanover, United States
Spent an hour here on a rainy Saturday. Crowded, but not overly so, and everyone made room. $.25 skeeball, air hockey, and all the other favorites. Perfect beachfront nostalgia. If you're there without kids, make sure as you're leaving to hand over your tickets to a little one and watch their face light up with a huge grin. Priceless.
