Summer in York Beach, Maine seems to truly arrive when The Goldenrod reopens for the season, making and selling all that wonderful salt water taffy. Granted that reopening returns in May but our innate New England senses tell us otherwise that summer and The Goldenrod go together hand-in-hand. This beloved landmark restaurant, candy and gift […]
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My 5 Favorite York Maine Scenes
Booking.com Every step of the way in York, Maine, brings special New England travel memories. Ocean beaches, seafood, amusements, salt water taffy, old-fashioned gift shops, a lighthouse, and coastal scenery have that effect. What’s more, visitors always like that you don’t have to drive too far up the Maine coast to get a true taste […]
Short Sands Beach, York Beach, Maine: A Perfect Summer Companion
Booking.com New England has so many great beaches, but my favorite is Short Sands Beach in York Beach, Maine. Framed by rocky coast, magnificent old oceanfront homes, arcades, and a lively, small downtown, Short Sands Beach best captures the essence of summer in New England for us with its classic Maine sights, sounds and that […]
Long Sands Beach (York Beach, Maine) in the Fall
With a chill in the air and a sky that often brings about colors as nice as leaves giving way to fall foliage, Long Sands Beach in York Beach, Maine, is a great place to be during the early autumn season. This spectacular mile and a half of southern coastal Maine beach doesn’t have nearly […]
Nubble Lighthouse at Early Evening in Cape Neddick, Maine
If you love lighthouses, the rocky coast of Maine and the peaceful feeling of early evening, then we recommend checking out Nubble Lighthouse at Sohier Park in Cape Neddick, Maine. It’s also free to visit! Of course, visiting Nubble Lighthouse any time of the day is a wonderful experience, but something just feels extra special […]
Free Foot Access to Long Sands Beach, York Beach, Maine
This is a great time to visit Long Sands Beach on Route 1A in York Beach, Maine. Catch a nice, spring day and you’ll be able to walk this long, stretch of sandy Maine beach without the summer crowds. You can access the beach by foot for free and, at this writing, the parking meters […]