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Things to do in York, ME: 2 local trip ideas

2 ready-made day trips in York, ME: hidden gems and scenic. Each one strings together a handful of stops in order.

Hidden GemsScenic
Hidden Gems trip

Under-the-Radar York

4 stops · about 4 hr 30 min of stops · ~$52 per person

Skip the heavy tourist crowds at Nubble Light and Short Sands for a laid-back, locals-approved day exploring York's quiet forest preserves, tucked-away bakeries, and small-batch Route 1 favorites.

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    Bagel Basket

    280 York St, York, ME 03909, USA
    Bagel Basket, York, ME

    Grab the #7 sandwich or a local favorite like the French Toast bagel with a hazelnut iced coffee.

    ★ 4.3 on Google · about 45 min · ~$12 per person · Directions
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    Highland Farm Preserve

    321 Cider Hill Rd, York, ME 03909, USA
    Highland Farm Preserve, York, ME

    Hike the quiet Ridge Trail overlooking Boulter Pond to spot local wildlife and 19th-century cellar holes.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · Free · Directions
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    YORK54 Pizza

    449 US-1, York, ME 03909, USA
    YORK54 Pizza, York, ME

    Dig into a handcrafted, thin-crust specialty pizza like the Hard Cider BBQ at this beloved local strip-mall gem.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$22 per person · Directions
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    Wiggly Bridge Distillery

    441 US-1, York, ME 03909, USA
    Wiggly Bridge Distillery, York, ME

    Walk right next door to sample award-winning, father-and-son small-batch rum and bourbon in a restored barn.

    ★ 4.8 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$18 per person · Directions
Scenic trip

A Scenic Day in York

5 stops · about 5 hr 45 min of stops · ~$94 per person

Enjoy a scenic, seamlessly routed day in coastal York, Maine, starting with local breakfast treats, exploring iconic suspension bridges, and ending with classic lobster right next to Nubble Lighthouse.

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    St. Joe's Coffee

    449 US-1 Ste 104, York, ME 03909, USA
    St. Joe's Coffee, York, ME

    Try their famous, warm 'bennies' (powdered sugar-dusted fried dough beignets) with your morning coffee.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 45 min · ~$15 per person · Directions
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    Wiggly Bridge

    57 Barrell Ln Ext, York, ME 03909, USA
    Wiggly Bridge, York, ME

    Walk across the tiny, bouncy suspension bridge and stroll the scenic forest trail loop around the salt marsh.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$4 per person · Directions
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    Fisherman's Walk

    21 Clark's Ln, York, ME 03909, USA
    Fisherman's Walk, York, ME

    A beautiful coastal footpath connecting the bridge to the sandy cove of York Harbor Beach, perfect for photos.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · Free · Directions
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    Deck at Dockside

    22 Harris Island Rd, York, ME 03909, USA
    Deck at Dockside, York, ME

    Grab a casual waterfront lunch on the harbor with great views of sailboats and local marine life.

    ★ 4.4 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$30 per person · Directions
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    Fox's Lobster House York

    8 Sohier Park Rd, York, ME 03909, USA
    Fox's Lobster House York, York, ME

    Savor a fresh Maine lobster dinner right on the ocean rocks directly next to the iconic Nubble Lighthouse.

    ★ 4.3 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$45 per person · Directions

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