York (Maine)

By air

• Portland International JetportPortland, ME

• Manchester AirportManchester, NH,

• Pease International Tradeport

  phone: +1-800-432-3810
  Portsmouth, NH Served only by two airlines: Allegiant Air; or Pan Am Clipper Connection, Phone: +1-800-359-7262.

• Logan International AirportBoston.

By train

There is no train service direct to York.
From Boston's North Station and Portland, Amtrak provides service on the "Downeaster" to the towns of Wells, or Dover, NH.

By bus

There is no bus service direct to York.

• C & J TrailwaysProvides hourly bus service from Boston (South Station or Logan Airport) to their Portsmouth, NH terminal. Also a few daily trips to Portsmouth from New York City.

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" exit.

• York Trolley Company

  phone: +1 207-363-9600
  The best way to get around York Maine. The Beach Shuttle travels on coastal Route 1A between Short Sands Beach and Long Sands Beach. Fares one way .50, Trolley Ride $3, 2 & under free. (Trolley Ride One trip around the route).

• The Museum Buildings of Old York

  address: Lindsay Rd

• Jefferds' TavernBuilt in 1754, it serves as the visitor and education center for the museum. Purchase your tickets here. Free parking on site.

• The Old GaolThe jail housed prisoners from 1719-1860 and is one of the oldest British public buildings in the US.

• Emerson-Wilcox HouseDevoted to decorative arts including the Bulman Bedhangings, the only known complete set of American crewel bedhangings.

• John Hancock Wharf and WarehouseYork's only remaining colonial warehouse once owned by the American patriot portrays the seafaring days.

• George Marshall Store GalleryContemporary art by regional artists. This was once the customs house for York and a general store.

• Old SchoolhouseAn 18th-century school and exhibits.

• Elizabeth Perkins HouseThe days of elegance and grace in colonial revival décor and a restored riverside garden.

• Ramsdell HouseOngoing restoration of a small 1741 home and a look at the lives of early farm laborers.

Cape Neddick LightA 41ft (12.5 m) white cast-iron conical tower and attached house set off on a small island overlooking the rocky coast and nearby beach. One of the most photographed lighthouses in the United States.

• Boon Island Lighthouse

• Harbor Adventures

  phone: +1 207 363-8466
  Sea kayaking and bicycling tours.

• The Ledges

  phone: +1 207 351-3000
  address: Ledges Dr

• Mt. Agamenticus Riding Stables

• York Golf and Tennis Club

  phone: +1 207-363-0130
  address: 62 Organug Rd
  18 holes, 6,343 yards, rating 70.6,slope 124.

• York's Wild Kingdom

  phone: +1 207 363-4911
  address: Route 1, York Beach
  Slides, go-karts, rides, paddle boats, mini golf, petting zoo. Note of warning: The animals at this zoo are mistreated. They are kept in small enclosures with inadequate habitat. Your children will come away with the impression that animals are objects, and not creatures who deserve our compasssion. The York Center for Wildlife is a great alternative. For more info please see below.

• York Center for Wildlife

  phone: +1 207 361-1400
  address: Mountain Road, Cape Neddick
  The York Center for Wildlife is a wildlife rehabilitation center. The wonderful folks who donate their time care for injured birds, reptiles, mammals and more. They offer tours of the center and opportunities for folks to see Maine wildlife up close.

• Fun-O-Rama

  phone: +1 207 363-4421
  address: Beach Street, York Beach
  Arcade at the beach, mini-golf and bowling.

Nearby Kittery, has over 120 outlet stores. Route 1 north along the coast has a large variety of shops to browse.

• The Goldenrod

  address: Route 1A, York Beach
  Making saltwater taffy "Goldenrod kisses" for over 100 years in that location. Great ice cream sundaes, too.

• Stonewall Kitchen

  address: Route 1
  Speciality foods and kitchen gifts.

• Daisy Trading Company

  phone: +1 207-363-7941
  address: 388 Route One
  Unique, whimsical home & garden decor & furniture with beach cottage style. Signs with inspirational messages or personalized. Women, kid & baby fun clothing & jewelry. Wine gifts, pet lover gifts, unusual & funny gifts for the hard to buy for.

• 1637

  address: 480 York Street, York Harbor

• The 1 2 3 Restaurant

  phone: +1 207 361-3116
  address: 123 Long Beach Ave, York Beach

• Blue Sky on York Beach

  phone: +1 207 363-0050
  address: 2 Beach St, York Beach

• Cape Neddick Lobster Pound Harborside Restaurant

  phone: +1 207 363-5471
  address: Shore Rd., Cape Neddick

• Clay Hill Farm

  phone: +1 207 361-2272
  address: 220 Clay Hill Road, Cape Neddick

• Flo's Hot Dogs

  address: US Route 1, Cape Neddick
  Famous hot dog shack. Open only 11-3 Except Wednesdays. Steamed hot dogs with Flo's secret sauce. Crowded in the summer.

• Fox's Lobster House

  phone: +1 207 363-2643
  address: Nubble Rd
  Overlooks Nubble Light.

• Fazio's Italian Restaurant

  phone: +1 207 363-7019
  address: 38 Woodbridge Rd

• Lobster Barn Seafood & Grill

  phone: +1 207 363-4721
  address: 1000 US Route 1

• Mimmo's Fine Italian Continental Cuisine

  phone: +1 207 363-3807
  address: 243 Long Sands Road, York Beach 03910

• Woody's Brick Oven

  phone: +1 207 363-0060
  address: 11 Railroad Ave, York Beach

• Bosn's Landing

  phone: +1 207 363-4116
  address: 150 U.S. 1

• The News Bar and Grill

  address: Rte. 1

• Talpeys Tavern

  phone: +1 207 351-1145
  address: 1233 Rte 1

• York Pub and Grill

  phone: +1 207 361-4120
  address: 647 U.S. 1 Alternate

• Anchorage Motor Inn

  phone: +1 207 363-5112
  address: 265 Long Beach Av

• Apple Blossom B&B

  phone: +1 207 351-1727
  address: 25 Brixham Rd

• Best Western York Inn

  phone: +1 207 363-8903
  address: 2 Brickyard Ln

• Cutty Sark Motel

  phone: +1 207 363-5131
  address: 58 Long Beach Av

• Dockside Guest Quarters

  phone: +1 207 363-2868
  address: 22 Harris Island Rd

• Econo Lodge Inn & Suites

  phone: +1 207 363-8903
  address: 2 Brickyard Ln

• Faircrest Motel

  phone: +1 207 363-4144
  address: 865 US Rte. 1.

• Grand View Motor Inn

  phone: +1 207 363-9815
  address: 800 York St

• Hoyt's Cottages

  phone: +1 207 363-3400
  address: 2 River Road, Cape Neddick

• Inn On the Blues

  phone: +1 207 351-3221
  address: 7 Ocean Av, York Beach

• Lighthouse Inn & Carriage House

  phone: +1 207 363-6072
  address: 18 Nubble Road, York Beach

• Mic Mac Motel

  phone: +1 207 363-4944
  address: 317 US Route One

• Morning Glory Inn

  phone: +1 207 363-2062
  address: 120 Seabury Rd

• The Ridge Road Inn

  phone: +1 207 363-2230
  address: 271 Ridge Road, York Beach

• Sands By The Sea

  phone: +1 207 363-2211
  address: 15 Ocean Av, York Beach

• Sand and Surf Inn

  phone: +1 207 363-2554
  address: 53 Ocean Avenue, York Beach

• Stage Neck Inn

  phone: +1 207 363-3850
  address: Stage Neck Road, York Harbor

• Union Bluff Hotel

  phone: +1 207 363-1333
  address: 8 Beach St., York Beach

• ViewPoint

  phone: +1 207 363-2661
  address: 229 Nubble Rd

• York Harbor Inn

  phone: +1 207 363-5119
  address: Route 1-A, York Harbor

• Sunrise Motel - York Beach

  phone: +1 207 363-4542
  address: 340 Long Sands Rd
  Every room has a view of the Atlantic Ocean. Preferred Rooms with frig/microwaves, suites with butler kitchens, and efficiencies with full kitchenettes. All guest rooms have wireless hi-speed access, in-room climate-control units, in-room coffee, expanded cable TV with remote, telephones, and alarm clock. The hotel is all non-smoking, has laundry facilities, and plenty of parking. Ask for rooms with private balconies or jacuzzis tubs.

• Best Western York Inn Maine

  phone: +1 207-363-8903
  address: 2 Brickyard Ln

Campgrounds

• Burnette's & Tent Area

  phone: +1 207 363-4756
  address: 21 Railroad Av., York Beach

• Camp Eaton

  phone: +1 207 363-3424
  address: 750 York St., York Harbor

• Cape Neddick Campground

  phone: +1 207 363-4366
  address: Shore Road, Cape Neddick

• Dixon's Coastal Maine Campground

  phone: +1 207 363-3626
  address: 1740 Route One, Cape Neddick

• Flagg's Trailer Park

  phone: +1 207 363-5050

• Libby's Oceanside Camp

  phone: +1 207 363-4171
  address: 725 York St., York Harbor

• Wayside Trailer Park

  phone: +1 207 363-3846
  address: Long Beach Av., York Beach