By Claire Taylor
Things to Do in Ogunquit, Maine
Ogunquit, a small town in southeast Maine, is a popular
resort destination in the summer. Most visitors come around for the town's
beach and water access as well as its excellent dining and historical charm. Ogunquit means "coastal lagoon" in native Abenaki language, an appropriate name for a town nestled in white sand and clear blue waters.
Ride the Ogunquit Trolley
A privately owned service, the Ogunquit trolley is an inexpensive way to see the sights around town in style. The trolley stops at major sights, including the Playhouse Theater, Footbridge that connects to Ogunquit Beach, the Ogunquit Museum of Art, Town Hall and a recreation center featuring a large playground, tennis and softball courts. The original Molly trolleys used around the town are built completely of aluminum, painted in red and with wood seats.
Ogunquit Trolley Co.
48 Bittersweet Lane
Ogunquit, ME 03907
207-646-1411
www.ogunquittrolley.com
Spend the Day at Ogunquit Beach
Miles of white sand and small crowds make this a good destination for those who prefer quiet times alongside the water. Sailboarding events and kite-flying competitions are popular here in the summer, though, so it pays to check in advance for dates. The Ogunquit's Marginal Way is a boardwalk popular with joggers, while boaters and those leaving for whale-watching trips prefer Perkins Cove harbor. cruises, kayak excursions and dinning boats leave from this area as well. There's also a small observatory built in the shape of a lighthouse. The beach is family-friendly, but no dogs are allowed.
Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce (beach and park information)
36 Main Street
PO Box 2289
Ogunquit, ME 03907
207-646-2939
www.ogunquit.org
Ogunquit Heritage Museum
The Ogunquit Heritage Museum is located within the Captain James Winn House and grounds. Built in 1780, this original house features three fireplaces, a Federal staircase and a series of traditional rooms, like a keeping room and a borning room where births and funerals where held. Paneling, flooring and furniture are all original. Aside from the house itself, the museum also consists of a collection of coastal trade artifacts, photographs and documents. There is also a room dedicated to the more recent cultural and architectural background of Ogunquit.
Ogunquit Heritage Museum
86 Obeds Lane
Ogunquit, ME 03907
207-646-0296
www.ogunquitheritagemuseum.org
About the Author:
Claire Taylor is a health, wellness and travel writer with credits in publications such as "Woman's Day," "Marie Claire," "Adirondack Life" and "Self." Taylor is also a seasoned independent traveler, as well as a certified personal trainer and nutrition consultant.
Photo Credits:
C. Olymp
