Centrally located in York Harbor, a summer resort destination for
generations, the Inn at Tanglewood Hall provides a relaxing escape with
abundant activities nearby. Every twist and turn, nook and cranny of
the southern Maine coast offers natural beauty and historic charm. We
specialize in helping you plan each and every day of your visit with
detailed maps and suggestions for your explorations and fine dining.
Whether it be driving along scenic Shore Road to the Ogunquit Museum of
Art, Perkins Cove, and Marginal Way just a few miles north; exploring
nearby Kittery's Forts Foster and McClary in Maine’s oldest town known
for ship building and colonial architecture; a jaunt to Kennebunkport’s
shops, Walker’s Point, the quaint fishing village of Cape Porpoise and
Goose Rocks Beach; wandering historic Portsmouth’s cobblestone streets;
or Portland’s Cape Elizabeth lighthouses and shores; we can
individually customize your stay in Maine.
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- Restaurants abound in the York Harbor area.
Fresh
seafood and lobsters caught every day off our shores by local fishermen
are served up oceanside in both family style or five star restaurants
all along the coastline. Entertainment continues well into the night at
various restaurants and clubs in nearby Portsmouth, Ogunquit,
Kennebunkport and Portland. And of course, there's always the prospect
for an adventure at Freeport's L.L. Bean open 24/7.
- Seafarers can travel deep into the Atlantic
or stay
close in the Harbor and enjoy a fun filled day of Maine fishing, whale
watching, or lighthouse tours. Captains will take you out for a full or
half day. Arrange private charters, or cruise and dine with
Portsmouth's Isles of Shoals Steamship Company.
- Enjoy sea kayaking and canoeing around the
coves
and harbors and along the York River. Several excursion companies offer
tours, instructions and rentals. Scuba diving equipment for onboard
guided dives is also available for rent. And our area's golf courses
offer a stunning selection of choices.
- There's mountain terrain for hiking and
biking on Mt Agamentacus, where views and stargazing are spectacular, while
the White Mountains are an easy drive away. Rachel Carson National
Wildlife Refuge is scattered along 50 miles of coast offering dunes, meadows, and tidal salt marshes.
- York County is reknown for it's many antique
and
gift shops along Route One. Nearby Wells is a treasure trove for unique
and eclectic finds.
- Museums and historic tours are ongoing
attractions
in Old York. Seasonal walking "Ghostly Tours" feature folklore and
witch tales by candlelight. The Strawberry Banke Museum in Portsmouth
is one of America's finest representations of colonial history. 42
buildings trace three centuries of our past. And if your ancestors have
New England roots, our resident genealogist, a double descendant of the
witches of Salem, may help trace your heritage.
- America's foremost summer theatre since 1933,
The
Ogunquit Playhouse features celebrity performers in seasonal
productions. The Seacoast Repertory presents a full season of theater
in a converted brewery in Portsmouth, while Prescott Park Arts Festival
offers outdoor theatre, music, jazz, dance, and movies in scenic
oceanside gardens. York Maine offers a variety of special occasions and
events including a Memorial Day parade, Christmas in July at the Nubble
Lighthouse, York Days, Harvestfest, and the Festival of Lights
celebration and parade during the holiday season.
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Historic
Old York Maine
~1642~ The First City Incorporated in America
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Experience over 300 years of New
England
heritage when you visit Old York and explore historic buildings
including a colonial tavern, an old jail complete with dungeons and
cells, a riverside estate filled with antiques, and a warehouse once
belonging to patriot John Hancock. Also on site are a nature preserve,
art gallery, museum shop, and colonial gardens.
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York
Beach Area Outdoor
Recreation
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Stroll
the Cliff Walk to York
Harbor Beach and on to the Wiggly Bridge, quaint village shops, and
eateries.
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Take
romantic walks along
nearby York Beach's Long Sands coastline. Short Sands and Cape Neddick
beaches lay just beyond. Watch the sunrise in the early whispers of
dawn or spectacular evening sunsets upon the horizon's edge.
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Harbor
Adventures Kayaking
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Kayak along the rivers and coves of our
meandering
rocky coastline surrounded by nature's quiet wonders.
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Sample an endless array of tasty treats at
Stonewall
Kitchen's flagship store located right here in York. Nearby Kittery is
home to more than 120 designer outlet stores. Enjoy the fun of shopping
with everyday savings of 20 to 70% off retail prices or visit L.L. Bean
and the outlets of Freeport about an hour's drive away. Barely 15
minutes south, historic Portsmouth features eight blocks of unique
shops, galleries, and boutiques along charming brick-lined streets.
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