WELLS,
MAINE
Wells – the friendliest town in
Maine
 The
coastal community of Wells Maine has all the makings of a
perfect seacoast retreat. Wells serves up a classic Oceanside
setting with a plentiful side order of modern amenities and
distractions to keep you busy for a week, a month, or a
lifetime…
Perfectly situated between the popular seaside villages of
Ogunquit and Kennebunkport, a short drive will transport you to
the enchanting artist community of Ogunquit or the charming
shops and boutiques of Dock Square. Scenic drives from Wells
also take you by lighthouses, summer stock theatres and
historical landmarks that dot the coastline.
 Wells
has seven miles of beach for you to explore, play in the sun, or
just stretch out on the soft sand. Wells Beach is the best
known. A half-mile south is Crescent Beach, at the end of Mile
Road, where you can search out crabs and tiny sea creatures in
tide pools. There is also Drakes Island Beach and Moody Beach.
A visit to Wells Harbor gleans the life of a Lobster fisherman.
You can see the bustle of boats in this small fishing harbor,
charter a day of deep sea fishing, or just watch leisure fishing
take place along the breakwater.
The centerpiece Gazebo of Wells Harbor Park is the stage for
free summer concerts. Craft fairs and festivals occur all year
from HarborFest to a Native American PowWow, and the spicy
Chilifest in fall. Events in Wells are fun and family friendly –
especially the holiday favorite, Southern Maine Christmas Parade
now in its 23rd year.
 For
sporting fun besides beachcombing, play a round of golf at a
nearby golf course. Youngsters, and young at heart, can take aim
at numerous mini-golf facilities featuring animated holes and
carnival-like elements. Wells Auto Museum chronicles cars and
trucks of the past, and Wells Laudholm Farm is a classic working
farm located on an estuarine with miles of walking paths. Rachel
Carson, the nation’s first environmentalist, preserved over
77,000 acres of marshland in this region and you can visit the
Wildlife Refuge and tour self-guided nature trails.
Wells is perhaps best known as the antique capital of Maine, and
you are sure to score that timeless treasure as you browse over
50 chock full antique shops and bookstores along the Route 1
corridor. Flea markets and estate auctions in Wells provide a
chance to bid on that rare collectible.
 Wells
has the latest, greatest shopping and deals too. Numerous
outlets carry famous brands for less, and Kittery Outlets and
the shops at Freeport, including world-famous L.L. Bean, are an
easy drive from Wells. No trip to Wells is complete without a
spree at Reny’s – you just have to experience this discounter’s
dream to appreciate it.
All this coastal touring, beach fun and shopping can work up a
Lobster fisherman’s appetite. Wells has plenty of exceptional
restaurants and eateries for every palate and pocketbook. A trip
to Wells must include a meal at the legendary Maine Diner, open
for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Maine Diner’s Lobster Pie
has been featured on the Today Show. If you follow a local, you
may well end up at Mike’s Clam Shack, which is on the map for
fantastically fresh and delicious seafood. Wells has everything
from a traditional Steakhouse, Chinese and Italian restaurants,
pizzerias and even Marcia’s Mexican Cantina where you can sample
award winning recipes and
 an
extensive menu of tequila margaritas.
If fine dining is your wish, Joshua’s Restaurant gets rave
reviews for its culinary creations. Or you can splurge on
scrumptious homemade ice cream at Big Daddy’s, famous hotdogs at
Flo’s, downright good doughnuts at Congdon’s, or freshly baked
breads at Borealis Bakery.
Wells was the third town established in Maine, incorporated in
1653. Wells’ original boundaries included the towns of Kennebunk
and Ogunquit. Today, Wells continues its proud heritage of
welcoming vacationers and visitors while maintaining its natural
beauty and seaside appeal, earning the reputation as “the
friendliest town in Maine.”
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