This quaint coastal village is renowned for two things – friendly people and antiques.
There’s no shortage of beautiful scenery here either, making it the ideal location for that seaside holiday you’ve always dreamed of.
Outdoor enthusiasts will be enthralled by the miles of beautiful beaches, dense forests, verdant marshes, and spectacular waterfalls, which combined, offer a wide range of options for outdoor recreation.
Popular activities include hiking, biking, camping, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, wildlife viewing, and snowshoeing, to name a few.
There are also numerous art galleries, hotels, restaurants, and shops, so there’s something for everyone in Wells!
If this sounds like somewhere you’d like to stay awhile, read on for a full list of recommendations on what to do here
The 25 Most Popular Things To Do In Wells, Maine
25. Estes Lake
4.0 (6 reviews)
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24. Coast Encounters
4.9 (9 reviews)
Location: Ocean Avenue Wells ME
Tel: 207 831 4436
Web Address: http://coastencounters.com/
23. Hilton-Winn Preserve
5.0 (10 reviews)
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Location: 174 Ogunquit Road Cape Neddick ME
Web Address: https://yorklandtrust.org/explore/hilton-winn-preserve/
22. Bauneg Beg Mountain
4.1 (14 reviews)
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21. Little Beach
4.9 (14 reviews)
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20. Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit
4.9 (15 reviews)
Location: 938 Post Road Wells ME
Tel: 207 646 4775
Web Address: https://wellsogunquithistory.org/
19. Bauneg Beg Pond
4.9 (16 reviews)
18. Drakes Island
4.7 (18 reviews)
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17. Kenyon Hill Preserve (Great Works Land Trust)
4.9 (33 reviews)
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Location: 110 Ogunquit Road #100 South Berwick ME
Web Address: http://gwrlt.org/
16. Negutaquet Conservation Area
4.8 (35 reviews)
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Location: North Berwick ME
15. Orris Falls Conservation Area
4.4 (85 reviews)
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Location: 100 Thurrell Road South Berwick ME
14. Perkins Cove
4.7 (86 reviews)
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13. Bauneg Beg Mountain Conservation Area
4.7 (117 reviews)
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Location: 279 Fox Farm Hill Road North Berwick ME
Tel: 207 646 3604
12. Old Marsh Country Club
4.2 (136 reviews)
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Location: 445 Clubhouse Rd. Wells ME
Tel: 207 251 4653
Web Address: https://oldmarshcountryclub.com/
11. Crescent Beach
4.7 (137 reviews)
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10. Wells Harbor Park
4.6 (170 reviews)
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Location: 331 Harbor Road Wells ME
Tel: 207 646 5826
9. Wonder Mountain Fun Park
4.3 (675 reviews)
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Location: 270 Post Road Moody ME
Tel: 207 646 9655
Web Address: https://wondermountainfunpark.com/
Our Top picks
8. Laudholm Beach
3.9 (10 reviews)
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7. Moody Beach, Maine
4.6 (42 reviews)
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6. Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve
4.8 (45 reviews)
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Location: 342 Laudholm Farm Road Wells ME
Tel: 207 646 1555
Web Address: http://wellsreserve.org/
5. Drakes Island Beach
4.8 (75 reviews)
4. Wells Reserve at Laudholm
4.8 (205 reviews)
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Location: 342 Laudholm Farm Road Wells ME
Tel: 207 646 1555
Web Address: http://wellsreserve.org/
3. Ogunquit Beach
4.7 (294 reviews)
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2. Footbridge Beach
4.8 (644 reviews)
1. Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
4.7 (1,623 reviews)
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Location: 321 Port Road Wells ME
Tel: 207 646 9226
Web Address: http://fws.gov/refuge/Rachel_Carson/about.html
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Wells, Maine! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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