York’s Wild Kingdom, located in York Beach, Maine, has something to offer every member of the family. Each year, more than 200,000 people come to visit their favorite zoo and amusement park in the area. With wild animals from around the world, York’s Wild Kingdom is recognized for its rare species and knowledgeable curators. (Curated content from yorkswildkingdom.com)
In colonial days mariner traffic was important to the commerce of the area. Knowing that Maine’s rocky coast was very dangerous to those mariners and their livelihood, the Citizens petitioned the United States Government for a lighthouse. In 1874 President Rutherford B. Hayes appropriated the sum of $15,000 to build a lighthouse on this “Nub” of land. On July 1, 1879 construction was completed on what, at the time, was known as the Knubble Lighthouse with a 4th order light began to protect our men and women on the sea. The men and women serving in the Lighthouse Service were the first guardians who provided great care for the light and its surrounding buildings. (Curated content from nubblelight.org)
The Ledges Golf Club located in York Maine offers the most memorable public golf experience in the seacoast where you are surrounded by ledge outcroppings, championship greens and wild life. (Curated content from ledgesgolf.com)
The Mount Agamenticus Conservation Region consists of more than 10,000 acres and is located within an additional 30,000 acre expanse of conservation land in southern Maine. This land is comprised of a rich and unique coastal forest that supports the highest diversity of animal and plant species in all of Maine. The mountain and the surrounding area provide residents with an ideal location for hiking, biking and sightseeing. While most of Southern Maine is heavily developed, this stretch of conservation land is a natural treasure that will be preserved for the enjoyment of generations to come. (Curated content from agamenticus.org)
For more than 275 years, a fort has stood to protect the approaches to the Piscataqua River at the southern gateway to Kittery, Maine. The most recent of these is Fort McClary, named for New Hampshire native Major Andrew McClary who died at the Revolutionary War's Battle of Bunker Hill. Fort McClary stands today as one of the state's most important historic forts that dramatically preserves evidence of military history and changes in military architecture and technology. (Curated content from apps.web.maine.gov)
We believe CNCC offers every level of golfer a challenge to every shot and club in the bag. We have a full practice facility with driving range and two USGA spec putting greens. Our Golf Professionals offer private lessons, clinics, as well as full club fitting and club repair on site. Our staff is inviting, friendly and helpful, and our food and drinks are fun and delicious. (Curated content from www.capeneddickgolf.com)
The Ogunquit Heritage Museum is an institution that collects, preserves and exhibits items and documents related to Ogunquit’s heritage. Its home is the Captain James Winn House which is an 18th century cape nestled in the Dorothea Jacob Grant Common, a lovely park with large open areas and winding paths and wooded areas. (Curated content from www.ogunquitheritagemuseum.com)
Celebrating its artistic heritage and origins in Ogunquit's art colonies, the Ogunquit Museum of American Art engages and educates a diverse audience by acquiring, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting American art. (Curated content from ogunquitmuseum.org)