Ogunquit
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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.
[edit] Understand
Ogunquit possesses a decent sized gay and lesbian population, and it is thus not uncommon to see same-sex couples in public or on the beach. If you have a problem with this, you may consider other destinations. However, it is also more family oriented than other LGBT vacation spots like Provincetown, and for every same-sex couple you see, you will also see an opposite-sex couple, many times with children.
[edit] Get in
[edit] By air
- Portland International Jetport, Portland, ME, [1].
- Manchester Airport, Manchester, NH, [2], .
- Pease International Tradeport,Portsmouth, NH, [3]. Served only by two airlines: Allegiant Air, Phone: 1-800-432-3810, [4]; or Pan Am Clipper Connection, Phone: 1-800-359-7262, [5].
- Logan International Airport, Boston, MA, [6].
[edit] By train
From Boston's North Station and Portland, Amtrak provides service on the "Downeaster" to the town of Wells, just north of Ogunquit.
[edit] By bus
There is no bus service direct to Ogunquit.(But you can take the train to Wells then take the local trolley to Ogunquit)
- C & J Trailways[7], provide limo/bus service from Boston's Logan International Airport to their Portsmouth, NH terminal.
- Greyhound has service to Portland.
[edit] By car
Route 1 along the Maine coast is the scenic route. Interstate 95 is the direct route from Boston (1.25 hours) and other east coast cities. Maine Exit 7 is the Route 1 "The Yorks, Ogunquit" exit.
[edit] Get around
Ogunquit is said to be the most walkable community in Maine.
- The Ogunquit Trolley, Phone: +1 207 646-1411, [8]. Operates all along Route 1 and Shore Road and to the beach. Very useful. Listen for the approaching bell.
[edit][add listing] See
- Ogunquit Playhouse, Route 1, Phone: +1 207 646-5511, [9]. Summer stock theatre.
- Ogunquit Museum of American Art, Shore Rd., Phone: +1 207 646-4909, [10].
- Scenic walk at Marginal Way Beautiful one mile path along the seashore ending at Perkins Cove.
[edit][add listing] Do
- Ogunquit Beach Hourly parking. Surfboard and boogie board rentals.
- Finestkind Scenic Cruises, Barnacle Billy's at Perkin's Cove, Phone: +1 207 207-646-5227, Fax: +1 207 363-3320, [11]. May-Oct. Scenic lobster, lighthouse, sailing and cocktail cruises.
- Bunny Clark Deep Sea Fishing, Perkins Cove, Phone: +1 207 646-2214, [12]. Half and Full Day Trips.
- Ugly Anne - Deep Sea Fishing, Perkins Cove. Half & Full Day Trips Phone: +1 207 646-7202, [13].
- Perkins Cove Lobster Tours, Perkins Cove, Phone: +1 207 646-7413, [14]. June-Aut. A family-oriented excursion boat for up to six people. Two hour private tours on 30ft boat. $30.
[edit][add listing] Buy
- Long a town of art galleries, there is plenty to see while browsing in Perkins Cove or downtown.
- Nearby Kittery, 20 minutes south, has over 120 outlet stores.
[edit][add listing] Eat
Ogunquit is blessed with a large number of restaurants.
- 98 Provence, 262 Shore Road, Phone: +1 207 646-9898, [15].
- Angelina's Ristorante, 655 Main Street, Phone: +1 207 646-0545.
- Arrows, Berwick Road, Phone: +1 207 361-1100, [16]. Voted one of America's top 50 restaurants by Gourmet Magazine. Set in an 18th century farmhourse, overlooking flower, herb and vegetable gardens.
- Barnacle Billy's, Perkins Cove, Phone: +1 207 646-5575, [17].
- BeachFire Bar & Grille, 658 Main Street, Rte 1, Phone: 207-646-8998, [18]. Footbridge Village, live music, great food, two bars and outdoor firepit.
- Bessie's, 8 Shore Road., Phone: +1 207 646-0888, [19] Family friendly old fashioned home cooking right in the center of town. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Bar daily year round.
- Bintliffs, 335 Main St., Phone: +1 207 646-3111, [20]. Chef owned and operated. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
- Blue Star Grille, 355 Main St, Phone: +1 207 641-2200.
- Blue Water Inn & Restaurant, 111 Beach St, Phone: +1 207 646-5559.
- Blue Willow Restaurant, Perkins Cove, Phone: +1 207 646-3331.
- Breaking New Grounds, A cafe at the end of Perkins Cove. Sit and drink your coffee whle enjoying a spectacular view.
- Captain's Daughter Internet Cafe, 48 Beach St, Phone: +1 207 646-7071.
- Charlie's Restaurant, Beach St, Phone: +1 207 646-8280.
- Cove Café Perkins Cove, Phone: +1 207 646-2422.
- Five-O Shore Road, 50 Shore Rd, Phone: +1 207 646-5001, [21]. Fine dining. $25-$35.
- Gypsy Sweethearts, 30 Shore Rd, Phone: +1 207 646-7021, [22]. Imaginative offerings and great desserts. $17-$30.
- Impastable Dream, 261 Shore Rd, Phone: +1 207 646-3011, [23].
- Jackie's Too, Perkins Cove, Phone: +1 207 646-4444, [24]. Right at the shore.
- Jonathan's, 92 Bournes Lane, Phone: +1 207 646-4777, [25]. Fine dining. $18-$26.
- Julie's Ristorante, 369 Main St, Phone: +1 207 641-2522, [26].
- MC Perkins Cove, Perkins Cove, Phone: +1 207 646-6263, [27]. Daily lunch, dinner in an upscale casual setting with great views. Offers a raw bar, lounge, two bars, two beautiful dining rooms, and a private dining room. $24-$34.
- Oarweed Restaurant and Lobster Pound, Perkins Cove, Phone: +1 207 646-4022, [28].
- Old Village Inn, 250 Main St, Phone: +1 207 646-7088, [29].
- Ogunquit Lobster Pound, 504 Main St, Phone: +1 207 646-2516. This Ogunquit institution serves more lobsters in a week than many restaurants do in a lifetime. On picnic tables under the tent.
- Roberto's Italian Cuisine, 82-84 Shore Rd, Phone: +1 207 646-8130.
- Vinny's East Coast Grille, 696 Main St, Phone: +1 207 646-5115, [30]. Italian. $12-$22.
- West Meadow Pub at the Meadowmere Resort, 74 Main Street, Toll free: +1 800-633-8718, [31]. Pub fare in season, live entertainment every Saturday
- Yum Mee Restaurant, 705 Main St, Phone: +1 207 641-8788, [32]. Chinese.
[edit][add listing] Drink
BeachFire Bar & Grille, 658 Main Street, Rte 1, Phone: 207-646-8998, [33]. Footbridge Village, live music, great food, two bars and outdoor firepit. Live Music on weekends and huge firepit.
[edit][add listing] Sleep
Ogunquit has a very large number of places to stay.
[edit] Budget
- King's Court Motel, Beach Street, Phone: +1 207 646-9338, [34].
- Two Village Square, 14 Village Square Lane, ☎ 207 646-5779 (twovillagesquare@aol.com), [35]. edit
[edit] Moderate
- The Anchorage By the Sea, 125 Shore Road, Phone: +1 207 646-9384, [36].
- Colonial Village Resort, 548 Main St, Phone 207-646-2794 or 800-422-3341, [37].
- The Dunes on the Waterfront, 518 Main Street, Phone: 207-646-2612, toll free: 1-888-243-8637, [38]. Situated on 12 secluded and beautifully landscaped acres, this is only 300 Yards from Ogunquit Beach. Apr - Oct.
- Footbridge Beach Motel, 668 Main St. at Ocean St., Phone: +1 207 646-2796, [39]. On trolley route, 3 minute walk to beach.
- The Mariner Resort, 734 Main Street, Phone: +1 207 646-5931, [40].
- The Meadowmere Resort, 74 Main Street, Toll free: +1 800-633-8718, [41]. Resort rooms and suites near Ogunquit center, tons of amenities.
- Ogunquit Beach Inn, 67 School Street, Phone: +1 207 646-1112, [42]. Gay owned B&B in Village Centre
- Ogunquit Suites, 731 Main Street, Phone: +1 207 646-8336, [43].
- Ogunquit Resort Motel, 719 Main Street, Phone: +1 207 646-8336, [44].
- Yardarm Village Inn, 406 Shore Road, Phone: +1 207 646-7006, [45]. Quiet & Cozy B&B near Perkins Cove.
[edit] Splurge
- The Cliff House Resort & Spa, Shore Road, Phone: +1 207 361-1000, [46]. Please be advised the Cliff House is about three miles from the village center, and not located in the town of Ogunquit
- Inn Seasons Resorts - The Falls at Ogunquit, 630 Main St., Phone: +1 207 417-7220, [47].
- The Grand Hotel, 276 Shore Road, Toll free: +1 800-806-1231, [48]. Two room suites near Perkins Cove, Microwave, refrigerator.
[edit] Get out
The nearby villages of Wells, Saco and Kennebunkport hold some attractions.
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