Nature and lighthouses in York County

Coastal Nature & Lighthouses

This collection highlights the maritime heritage and natural landscapes of the southern Maine and New Hampshire coastline. It features historic 19th-century beacons like the iconic Cape Neddick 'Nubble' Light and Portsmouth Harbor Light. Visitors can explore defensive military history at Fort McClary and Fort Foster Park, or visit the expansive sandy shores of Ogunquit and Old Orchard Beach. The list also includes the rugged granite formations at Blowing Cave Park and the historic commercial center of Dock Square in Kennebunkport.

Coastal Nature & Lighthouses — Map

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Cape Neddick "Nubble" Lighthouse

The Cape Neddick Light is a lighthouse in Cape Neddick, York, Maine. In 1874 Congress appropriated $15,000 to build a light station at the …

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Ogunquit Beach

A 3.5-mile stretch of white sand situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Ogunquit River. The beach connects to the Marginal Way, a mile-long cliff walk offering views of the rocky coastline.

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Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach is a resort town in York County, Maine, United States. The population was 8,960 at the 2020 census.

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Portsmouth Harbor Light

Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located within Fort Constitution in New Castle, New Hampshire, United States.

Doug Kerr / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Fort McClary State Historic Site

Fort McClary is a former defensive fortification of the United States military located along the southern coast at Kittery Point, Maine at…

US Coast Guard / Public domain

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Goat Island Light

Goat Island Light is a lighthouse located off Cape Porpoise near Kennebunkport in southern Maine.

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Fort Foster Park

Located on Gerrish Island, this former military site features World War II era coastal defense fortifications, three small beaches, and walking trails with views of Whaleback Lighthouse and Portsmouth Harbor.

Fred Hsu / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Moody Beach, Maine

Moody Beach is a private beach located in Wells, Maine. About 100 homes adjoin the beach.

Tichnor Brothers, Publisher / Public domain

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Dock Square

The commercial hub of Kennebunkport, characterized by 18th and 19th-century architecture. It houses a variety of local boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants situated near the Kennebunk River bridge.

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Blowing Cave Park

A waterfront park in Kennebunkport featuring a natural rock formation. During high tide and rough surf, seawater is forced through a fissure in the granite, creating a dramatic spouting horn effect.

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Wood Island Light

Wood Island Light is an active lighthouse on the eastern edge of Wood Island in Saco Bay, on the southern coast of Maine.

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Wilson Lake

Wilson Lake is a 308 acres waterbody located in York County, Maine in the United States.

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