Ogunquit
Discover Ogunquit
Ogunquit is a seacoast town in Maine. The name is the Algonquin Indian word for "beautiful place by the sea". It features over three miles of beautiful sandy beach. Ogunquit possesses a decent sized gay and lesbian population. There is a concentrated area of restaurants and shops near the intersection of Main Street and Shore Road, and access to the beach is nearby. The town's sidewalks (where they exist) are packed with tourists on weekends during the summer.
What to Experience in Ogunquit
Taste of Ogunquit...
Ogunquit has a very large number of places to stay. The nearby villages of Wells, Saco and Kennebunkport hold some attractions.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsFrom Boston's North Station and Portland, Amtrak provides service on the "Downeaster" to the town of Wells, just north of Ogunquit. Seniors get a half-fare rate by entering the code V543 when ordering online, or requesting it from the agent. There is no intercity bus service direct to Ogunquit, however you can take the train to Wells, and then take the local trolley to Ogunquit. At the Wells / Ogunquit line, you have to board another trolley (Ogunquit Trolley Company) to travel along Route 1 into Ogunquit center. Interstate 95 is the direct route from Boston (1.25 hours) and other east coast cities. When coming from the south, take Maine Exit 7 to Route 1 North for access to Ogunquit and The Yorks. Interstate 95 throughout Maine and New Hampshire can experience major traffic jams from tourists traveling between the Boston metro area and vacation areas in the north. Using an EZ Pass or compatible transponder will avoid waiting in line at toll booths on 95....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Ogunquit is said to be the most walkable community in Maine. Walkers, runners and bikers are always on the sidewalks and roads and downtown Ogunquit, Perkins Cove and the beach are always filled with pedestrians. If you are staying locally, there is no great need to travel within Ogunquit with a car. Long a town of art galleries, there is plenty to see while browsing in Perkins Cove or in Ogunquit Village center. Nearby Kittery, 20 minutes south, has over 120 outlet stores. Ogunquit has a very large number of places to stay. The nearby villages of Wells, Saco and Kennebunkport hold some attractions.
Where to Stay
Ogunquit has a very large number of places to stay. The nearby villages of Wells, Saco and Kennebunkport hold some attractions.
Money & Budget
Long a town of art galleries, there is plenty to see while browsing in Perkins Cove or in Ogunquit Village center. Nearby Kittery, 20 minutes south, has over 120 outlet stores. Ogunquit has a very large number of places to stay. The nearby villages of Wells, Saco and Kennebunkport hold some attractions.
Safety Information
Glimpses of Ogunquit
boats parked on the water
a couple sitting on a bench
brown rocks on sea shore during daytime
a beach with flowers and rocks
the sun is setting over the ocean on the beach
A seagull is standing on the beach near the water
a store window with a shelf full of candy
body of water across horizon
a rocky beach with trees and water
a rocky beach with the sun setting
boats parked on the water
a couple sitting on a bench
brown rocks on sea shore during daytime