
Maine Beaches
The welcoming sign when you first enter Maine boldly says, “Welcome to Maine – The Way Life Should Be.” And in recent years, a sign has been added along with this one that states, “Open for Business.”
These signs really sum up our invitation to visitors from near and far. If you are vacationing here, Maine offers every kind of experience you might want, whether looking for sandy beaches or mountains, for metropolitan areas or wilderness getaways, or for the historic, the festive, or the unusual.
And if you are looking to move your residence or business to Maine, know that the welcome mat is out and we would love to have you call Maine as your home.
The southern Maine region is the most popular area for visitors coming to the state as it is only an hour’s drive from Boston, the hub of New England. For many others, it is only a two to three hour ride to hit our southern border.
Our southern Maine region is a tourist’s delight with a mix of rocky coastline and some of the most inviting sandy beaches in all of the state. The towns and villages along the southern coast are filled with history and unique shopping experiences.
There’s no shortage of diverse dining experiences from gourmet, award winning restaurants to casual takeout food, cozy coffee shops, lively brew pubs, or locally owned specialty cuisine.
Looking to stay a few days in the area? You’ll have your choice of modern hotels and motels, country inns and B&Bs, seaside resorts and condos, as well as cottages, cabins and lodges adding a distinctive Maine flair to the overnight stays.
Recreation abounds in the area with fishing, beachcombing, hiking, biking, golfing, kayaking, skiing, paddle boarding, golfing and trail walking. There’s plenty of opportunity for sightseeing and touring at forts, lighthouses, picture perfect villages, historic sites, public gardens, unique businesses, museums, parks, and college campuses.
And who doesn’t appreciate a bit of shopping while visiting the area? You’ll save a few dollars while shopping in over 120 factory outlets stores and you’ll find special souvenirs or gift ideas just about everywhere.
Enjoy the Southern Maine experience as you discover “Maine-The Way Life Should Be.”
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Featured Events
Acton Fair
August 25 - August 28Agricultural Fair
Acton FairWells Chili-Fest
August 27 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pmOur event is sanctioned by the International Chili Society and winners in various categories (Chili, Chili Verde, Homestyle and Salsa) may qualify to advance to the World Chili Championship Cook-Offs between September
Wells Junior High SchoolSummer Solstice Craft Show
September 10 - September 11Get a jump on your gift list or just enjoy browsing the hand crafted wares of the 80 + Maine and New England artists and crafters at the September Summer
Wells Junior High School
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