YORK,
MAINE
-
 The
Yorks, York Harbor,
York Beach
- One
of Maine's First Oceanfront Communities
York is a
classic Maine vacation destination, and an ideal getaway for
families looking for beach relaxation with a touch of historic
education.
York Beach consists of four beautiful beaches, with
miles of sand – from the popular Long Sands and Short Sands, to
quieter Passaconaway and Harbor Beach. Downtown York Beach is a
quaint seaside village where you can browse gift shops and an
old fashioned candy shop, Goldenrod, where fresh saltwater taffy
is homemade right before your hungry eyes. York Wild Kingdom is
a coastal amusement park with rides and Maine’s largest zoo for
a fun furry day.
 In
York Village, you will find Old York –The Historical Society’s
living history museum. Kids love to visit the oldest jail in
America, and tour the old one-room School House and Tavern.
Narrated tours make history come alive at Old York for curious
kids and adults interested in their heritage.
If you are looking for outdoor adventure, you can bike or hike
the trails at Mount Agamenticus. It’s a short and rewarding
climb to the highest summit of the southern Maine seacoast –
where the views stretch as far as Boston, 70 miles away, the
Isle of
 Shoals,
and the fabled Boone Island where legends of cannibal sailors
still haunt the waters.
The York River is a beautiful stretch of water for fishermen and
boaters, or for a paddle with the push of the tide in a kayak or
canoe. A walk along the Wiggly Bridge makes the list of must
see’s by the sea in York. And no visit to York is complete
without a trip to Nubble Light, perhaps the most beautiful
lighthouse in America – and probably the most photographed.
 York hosts special events all year including Harvest Fest in
October, and a weeklong celebration of York Days in the summer
on York Beach, and the Lighting of the Nubble at Christmas time.
There is much to explore throughout York, York Harbor and York
Beach. Stonewall Kitchen, the now famous jam and jelly start up
company, has its factory outlet and headquarters here.
Visiting York, you will find plenty of accommodations from full
service oceanfront resorts like the
York Harbor Inn, to
campgrounds and cozy inns and bed & breakfasts.
For dining,
there are elegant seafood restaurants, casual pubs and cafes and
the world famous hot dog stand called Flo’s. York Beach has
nightlife in the summertime with live bands and fireworks on the
fourth of July.
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