Wells Maine and Wells Beach Maine
Wells is the center of coastal southern Maine, north of Kittery, York and Ogunquit and just south of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Old Orchard Beach and Portland. Wells has been attracting vacationers for centuries; it's actually the 3rd established town in Maine - dating back to 1653. Wells visitors love the sandy beaches, the many lodging options, great seafood restaurants, and the shopping along Route 1.

There are seven miles of beaches in Wells comprised of Wells Beach, Crescent Beach, Drakes Island Beach and Moody Beach. Each beach is worth a visit and all offer soft sand and refreshing salt water for swimming and surfing. Wells Harbor is home to boats from lobster fishermen to pleasure yachts and fishing charters. Within Wells Harbor you can canoe or kayak up the Webhannet River, or paddleboard around the calm waters, or venture out to see through the Wells breakwater. Wells Harbor is also home to Wells Harbor Park where concerts in the Gazebo are free in summertime, and special events like craft fairs, Chilifest and Harborfest take place every year.

Wells is a nature lovers paradise, besides the beautiful beaches, there is Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm where seven miles of walking trails lead to salt water marsh and bird sanctuaries. Guided nature walks offer insights to this National Estuarine Research Reserve. Also Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge offers nature trails along the salt marsh and coastline on the border of Wells and Kennebunk. Wells is also home to Maine farms and weekly farmers markets. You can pick your own strawberries or apples in season at Spiller Farm or Chase Farms.

Antique and art lovers will find that Wells is bustling with antique shops and book stores along Route 1. There is also the classic Reny's store where bargains are featured daily, and all the major stores like Rite Aid, CVS and Hannaford for your necessities.

Wells is a year round community of fishermen, artists, antique collectors, innkeepers and seafood restaurant owners, and more. Wells has golf from mini golf for the kids to championship 18 hole golf courses. Wells is also home to the Wells Auto Museum with a fine collection of antique autos and transportation memorabilia.

Lodging in Wells Maine varies from waterfront resorts, hotels and motels on the beach, to bed and breakfasts, seaside cottages, to fully equipped ocean view condos, to Wells campgrounds.

Wells restaurants feature something for every taste and wallet. The famous Maine Diner serves breakfast and home cooked food all day, or chose from Chinese at East, to Italian at Varano's or the many Wells pizza places, or steak at Wells Beach Steakhouse or The Steakhouse, to Irish at Feile Restaurant and Pub. One of the best restaurants in Wells is Joshua's for foodees. But for fresh Maine seafood you have plenty of options from Mike's Clam Shack, to Billy's Chowder House, or Fisherman's Catch. Casual family fare is served at Maniax, Congdon's and Boon Island Ale. Ice cream lovers will enjoy the Scoop Deck or Big Daddy's for delicious Maine treats.