Location: York
Top Things to do in York
Things to do in York, Maine (ME): The Best Sights & Landmarks
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
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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
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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. Emerson-Wilcox House
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Once owned by relatives of Ralph Waldo Emerson, this home is filled with antiques.
4. Elizabeth Perkins House
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Perkins, the founder of the Old York Historical Society, used to spend time here with Mark Twain.
5. Old Gaol
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
America's first prison, built in 1719.
6. Sayward-Wheeler house
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
7. Wiggly Bridge
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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.
8. Cliff Walk
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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
9. Old School House
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3.5 based on 6 reviews
One-room schoolhouse opened in 1745.
10. York Street Baptist Church
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