Wells is a family oriented resort town on Maine’s southern coast. Located between Kennebunkport and Ogunquit and offering a variety of long sandy beaches, great seafood restaurants, antique shops. Near Kittery outlets and a short drive to LL Bean.
Places to Stay
Many hotels, motels, cottages and private homes are available for vacation rental. The Elmwood Resort Hotel, Ocean Haven East cottages, private condominium and beach house rentals are recommended. Call 207 720-1525 OR 978 386-7049 for vacation rental information.
Places to Eat
Here are my recommendations…
- Mike’s Clam Shack (646-5999) on Route 1. Take out or Dine in.
- La Stalla Pizza (646-1718) on Route 1/route 109. Some unusual special recipe pizzas.
- Lord’s Steakhouse (646-4200) on Route 1
- The Grey Gull (646-7501) on Webhannet Drive is the best romantic spot with ocean views of Fisherman’s Cove. Gourmet food.
- Big Daddy’s (route 1) has the best ice cream! Don’t miss their brownie sundae.
- The Maine Diner on Route 1 is fast, cheap and a good family diner.
- Congdon’s on Route 1 definitely has the best donuts. Full breakfast and lunch menus including lobster pancakes!
Places to Go
Here are my recommendations…
- Wonder Mountain Family Fun Center on Rt. 1 (646-9655) has 2 18-hole minigolf courses, waterfalls, and an arcade.
- Maplewood Farm Golf Driving Range (641-8393) on Laudholm Farm Rd.
- Tee Shots Golf Range (646-2727) on Rt. 9
- Wells Recreation Area (Rt. 9A) is a 70 acre parcel which has 4 tennis courts, 2 basketball courts, a baseball diamond, horseshoe playing area, picnic tables and a two mile physical fitness course.
- Wells Auto Museum (Rt.1) has over 80 antique cars on exhibit.
- Wells Plaza Theater (646-0500) with 5 new indoor movie theaters.
- Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport (15 minutes North) has antique trolleys and trolley rides (seasonal).
- Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm (646-1555) Offers day and evening nature programs.
- World Within Sea Kayaking (646-0455)
- Captain Satch & Sons – Wells Harbor Town Dock. Fishing and scenic trips.
- Finestkind Scenic Cruises (646-5227) in Ogunquit – Perkins Cove. Nubble Lighthouse, lobstering, and sailing trips.
Getting Around
I-95 runs along Maine’s coastline. US Route 1 runs parallel to I-95 and passes through many coastal towns including Wells. Wells has a trolley that runs every 15 minutes during the summer and takes you around town and to the beaches.