“We love it here and have recommended you to many of our
friends…”
- Kim and Ed Sterste
Belchertown, MA
Wells, Maine – the friendliest town in Maine
Village by the Sea Resort is conveniently located in the center
of seaside town of Wells Maine. This coastal community has all the
makings for a perfect seacoast retreat. Wells serves up a classic
Oceanside setting with a plentiful side order of modern amenities
and distractions to keep you busy for a week, a month, or a
lifetime…
Perfectly situated between the popular seaside villages of Ogunquit
and Kennebunkport, a short drive will transport you to the
enchanting artist community of Ogunquit or the charming shops and
boutiques of Kennebunkport's Dock Square. Scenic drives from Wells
also take you by stunning lighthouses, summer stock theatres and
historical landmarks that dot the coastline.
Wells has seven miles of beach for you to explore, play in the sun,
or just stretch out on the soft sand. Wells Beach is the biggest and
best known. A half-mile south is Crescent Beach, at the end of Mile
Road, where you can search out crabs and tiny sea creatures in tide
pools. There is also Drakes Island Beach and Moody Beach.
A visit to Wells Harbor gleans the life of a Lobster fisherman. You
can see the bustle of boats in this small fishing harbor, charter a
day of deep sea fishing, or just watch leisure fishing take place
along the breakwater.
The centerpiece Gazebo of Wells Harbor Park is the stage for free
summer concerts. Craft fairs and festivals occur all year from
HarborFest to a Native American PowWow, and the spicy Chilifest in
fall. Events in Wells are fun and family friendly – especially the
holiday favorite, Southern Maine Christmas Parade.
For sporting fun besides beachcombing, play a round of golf at a
nearby golf course. Youngsters, and young at heart, can take aim at
numerous mini-golf facilities featuring animated holes and
carnival-like elements. Wells Auto Museum chronicles cars and trucks
of the past, and Wells Laudholm Farm is a classic working farm
located on an estuarine with miles of walking paths. Rachel Carson,
the nation’s first environmentalist, preserved over 77,000 acres of
marshland in this region and you can visit the Wildlife Refuge and
tour self-guided nature trails.
Wells is perhaps best known as the antique capital of Maine, and you
are certain to score that timeless treasure as you browse over 50
chock full antique shops and bookstores along the Route 1 corridor.
Flea markets and estate auctions in Wells provide a chance to bid on
that rare collectible.
Wells has the latest, greatest shopping and deals too. Numerous
outlets carry famous brands for less, and Kittery Outlets and the
shops at Freeport, including world-famous L.L. Bean, are an easy
drive from Wells. No trip to Wells is complete without a spree at
Reny’s – you just have to experience this true Maine discounter’s
dream to appreciate it.
All this coastal touring, beach fun and shopping can work up a
Lobster fisherman’s appetite. Wells has plenty of exceptional
restaurants and eateries for every palate and pocketbook. A trip to
Wells must include a meal at the legendary Maine Diner, open for
breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Maine Diner’s Lobster Pie has been
featured on the Today Show. If you follow a local, you may well end
up at Mike’s Clam Shack, which is on the map for fantastically fresh
and delicious seafood. Wells has everything from a traditional
Steakhouse, Chinese and Italian restaurants, pizzerias and even
Marcia’s Mexican Cantina where you can sample award winning recipes
and an extensive menu of tequila margaritas.
If fine dining is your wish, Joshua’s Restaurant gets rave reviews
for its culinary creations. Or you can splurge on scrumptious
homemade ice cream at Big Daddy’s, famous hotdogs at Flo’s,
downright good doughnuts at Congdon’s, or freshly baked breads at
Borealis Bakery.
Wells was the third town established in Maine, incorporated in 1653.
Wells’ original boundaries included the towns of Kennebunk and
Ogunquit. Today, Wells continues its proud heritage of welcoming
vacationers and visitors while maintaining its natural beauty and
seaside appeal, earning the reputation as “the friendliest town in
Maine.”
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Wells, Maine