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A sublime stretch of family-friendly coastline, Ogunquit Beach is only a five-minute walk along Beach St, east of US 1. Walking to the beach is a good idea in summer as the parking lot fills up early (and it costs $4 per hour to park!). The 3-mile beach fronts Ogunquit Bay to the south; on the west side of the beach are the warmer waters of the tidal Ogunquit River.

Footbridge Beach, 2 miles to the north near Wells, is actually the northern extension of Ogunquit Beach. Little Beach, near the small lighthouse on Marginal Way, is best reached on foot.

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  • Portsmouth, NH - August 3 2013: View of the Jones House at the Strawbery Banke Museum; Shutterstock ID 1600935079; your: Bridget Brown; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: POI Image Update

    Strawbery Banke Museum

    14.53 MILES

    Spread across a 10-acre site, the Strawbery Banke Museum is an eclectic blend of period homes that date back to the 1690s. Costumed guides recount tales…

  • W2CGF9 USA, New Hampshire, Portsmouth, John Paul Jones House, one time home of naval hero of the American Revolution

    John Paul Jones House

    14.73 MILES

    This former boardinghouse is where America's first great naval commander resided in Portsmouth. Jones, who uttered, 'I have not yet begun to fight!'…

  • Portsmouth, NH, USA July 16 The Wentworth Gardener House in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, was built in the Georgian style in 1760; Shutterstock ID 1542730070; your: Bridget Brown; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: POI Image Update

    Wentworth Gardner House

    14.48 MILES

    This 1760 structure is one of the finest Georgian houses in the US. Elizabeth and Mark Hunking Wentworth were among Portsmouth's wealthiest and most…

  • Museums of Old York

    Museums of Old York

    7.89 MILES

    York, called Agamenticus by its original Native American inhabitants, was settled by the British in 1624 and granted a charter by King Charles I in 1642…

  • American Independence Museum

    American Independence Museum

    25.81 MILES

    Celebrating Exeter’s early history, this museum maintains the town’s historic collections inside the 18th-century Ladd-Gilman House. Among the highlights…

  • Wiggly Bridge & Steedman Woods

    Wiggly Bridge & Steedman Woods

    8.32 MILES

    Who knows how many generations of New Englanders have childhood memories of balancing their way across this wibbly-wobbly suspension bridge, which spans a…

  • Odiorne Point State Park

    Odiorne Point State Park

    15.47 MILES

    Walk the woodsy coastal trails, explore the Seacoast Science Center or simply sit by the rocky coast and enjoy the view and the breeze. Stop by the…

  • Palace Playland

    Palace Playland

    21.38 MILES

    The Palace Playland, a vintage beachfront amusement park, is the fitting symbol of Old Orchard Beach – tacky and fun in equal measure. Its arcade games,…

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1. Perkins Cove

1.06 MILES

This picturesque inlet is dotted with sailboats and fishing boats; a narrow pedestrian bridge spans the harbor. The cove is home to a handful of…

2. Ogunquit Museum of American Art

1.14 MILES

Dramatically situated overlooking the Atlantic, this petite museum houses an excellent collection of American paintings, sculptures and photographs…

3. York's Wild Kingdom

5.06 MILES

This combination zoo and amusement park makes for a diverting afternoon for families with children. You can pay a reduced rate (adult/child $14.75/9) to…

4. Nubble Light

5.85 MILES

Perched on Nubble Island, just off the tip of Cape Neddick, this white lighthouse and Victorian lighthouse-keeper's cottage provide one of Maine's best…

7. Museums of Old York

7.89 MILES

York, called Agamenticus by its original Native American inhabitants, was settled by the British in 1624 and granted a charter by King Charles I in 1642…

8. Madelyn Marx Preserve

7.99 MILES

This 24-acre nature preserve protects a gorgeous sweep of local salt marsh ecosystem, cut through with flat forest trails that are perfect for a leisurely…

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